The 10-mile time trial, a staple of the British racing scene, is now with a new record for the road bike discipline after George Fox set a blistering time of 18:41 on Sunday. Just last month Cycling Time Trials introduced a road bike category to all of its events in a bid to “get more people time … Read more
If you’re looking to freshen up outer layers and help restore their water repellency with minimal hassle, Grangers Wash + Repel Clothing 2 in 1 is easy to use and does a decent job of cleaning, but doesn’t do much to spruce up flagging water repellency.Washing waterproof and water-resistant bits of kit can be stressful, … Read more
Remco Evenepoel hit the deck early on the sodden fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia after a loose dog ran into the bunch, causing riders to brake suddenly.The Belgian, who passed on the race lead to Team DSM’s Andreas Leknessund yesterday was back in the rainbow bands today, but endured a nervous minute sat on the roadside … Read more
A man already banned from driving who hit and killed a cyclist while speeding behind the wheel of a friend’s car at 80mph, leaving the rider for dead and torching the vehicle in a bid to cover his tracks, has had his jail sentence increased.CCTV showed Lee Beevers driving at speeds of 82mph on a 30mph road in Normanton, West … Read more
Lorries up to 2.05 metres longer than current sizes could be allowed on Britain’s roads by the end of the month, the Department for Transport has revealed, in a move criticised by Cycling UK who say the “alarming” plan would see cyclists and pedestrians sharing space with “longer and more hazardous lorries”.The announcement by the … Read more
At 1,900g the Halo White Line might not be a weight-saving upgrade compared to the stock wheels you find on an entry-level bike – but they’re certainly reliable and smooth-rolling wheels. You also get full tubeless capability and a choice of spoke counts to suit your riding style.If you are looking to upgrade your wheels … Read more
Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) might have lost his Giro d’Italia race lead today but he’s the best placed of the overall GC contenders thanks largely to a dominant performance in the opening time trial which he won by 22 seconds, and this is the Specialized S-Works Shiv TT that he was riding. 2023 Giro Stage … Read more
Jack Wolfskin’s Bike Commute Mono Jacket is a packable waterproof that works equally well on and off the bike. It has excellent sustainability credentials, and while it’s pretty expensive, it’s certainly not alone in its price bracket.Check out other options in our guide to the best waterproof cycling jackets.SustainabilityJack Wolfskin, a German company that’s been going for … Read more
Another Near Miss of the Day submission from London, this time as a bus driver pulled into a stop, squeezing a cyclist on their inside towards the kerb and to a standstill.The incident happened last Thursday as road.cc reader Adrian passed through Stockwell across a “bad layout” that “feeds a cycle lane from one of the … Read more
