A few years back, riders in the professional peloton were sticking weights on their frames to bring the bikes up to the UCI’s minimum weight limit of 6.8kg (15lbs); and while the adoption of disc brakes and electronic groupsets has reduced the need for that, there are still some very light road bikes available on the … Read more
Being able to see behind you is useful. But having a mirror on your bars or – heaven forfend! – the side of your helmet is a bit dorky. The TriEye View Sport Revo Max glasses incorporate a small mirror in one (or both) sides of the lens that allows you to quickly check behind … Read more
An air ambulance was called to an incident on the infamous Hardknott Pass during Sunday’s Fred Whitton, the iconic Lake District sportive that takes in all the area’s toughest climbs and is regarded as one of, if not the toughest event for amateur riders in the UK.Cumbria Police and the event organisers confirmed to road.cc that … Read more
Chris King, the brand best known for its headsets, has introduced what it calls “the world’s first and only recyclable aero wheelset” in the shape of the new ARD44. The wheels come with 44mm deep rims that are made from recyclable CSS Composites’ FusionFiber and feature Chris King’s existing R45D hubs. Chris King already uses FusionFiber … Read more
A Polish cyclist on holiday in Mallorca has died after a motorcyclist, who later tested positive for drugs, lost control of his Harley-Davidson and smashed into a group ride. The motorcyclist has since been arrested and released with charges (under investigation) according to local media. The incident happened on Friday at around 3.15pm on the Serra … Read more
Investing in some new wheels is a great way to upgrade your bike; and although shiny new hoops are a big purchase, there are many options to suit a variety of budgets. We ‘spoke’ to some wheel experts and got some wheels sent to the road.cc review ‘hub’ (here all week).. This week’s five cool things is … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins has spoken out about the abuse he suffered as a child, naming Stan Knight as the coach who sexually abused him and other young riders.Speaking to The Times, Wiggins recalled how Knight, who died in 2003, would take him on training camps to a youth hostel in Dorset aged 12, sleep in the … Read more
We recently had a look at some of the best products in Northwave’s 2023 road clothing line-up, and we mentioned that the brand’s home is literally found among the hills and mountains of northern Italy. Because of that background, Northwave has a particular connection with two specific outdoor pursuits: cycling is obviously one, but the other … Read more
