The Spatz Burnr 4 Season leg warmers are incredibly warm in dry conditions and superbly comfortable thanks to a seamless construction and lack of zips. They stay exactly where they should without feeling restrictive, but do have limited wet-weather performance, and price-wise they’re towards the top end of the market.For more options, check out our … Read more
Silca Ultimate Graphene Spray Wax is a sprayable liquid frame protector that contains graphene and offers around 12 months of protection, with a formidable 9H hardness rating. Unlike professional graphene coatings it’s very easy to apply, and is relatively good value – although it’s still very expensive.Silca’s Step 3, or ‘Seal’ stage as it’s also … Read more
If you’re planning to ride your bike this summer – whether for sport or fun – life will be a whole lot better if you’re wearing a pair of the best cycling bib shorts.A good pair of cycling bib shorts is the most important item in a cyclist’s wardrobe. Find the right pair for you with this definitive road.cc guide. … Read more
Oxford City Council has signed up to the Construction Logistics and Safety Standard (CLOCS) requiring developers of construction sites to plan their HGV journeys to avoid busy or high risk areas, such as around schools at home time.The council hopes the measure will tackle cycling fatalities, four of which have been caused by collisions involving HGVs being … Read more
The Santini Unico Women’s Shorts are designed for long-distance riding, and provide exceptional comfort and a second skin feel. They feature Santini’s top-of-the-range seat pad and silky soft fabric with minimal seams. The breathable mesh panel on the bibs might make those mid-ride toilet stops more challenging, but otherwise there’s little to fault here.For more … Read more
The team bike of Bora-Hansgrohe’s Marco Haller, an enviable Specialized Tarmac SL7 kitted out to a value of around €20,000, was crushed by an unnoticing driver who reversed over it as the Austrian leapt off at the last-minute… before the motorist drove over it twice more.Speaking to Austrian news website Kleine Zeitung, Haller explained how he had been riding … Read more
Tech company Aleck has launched Punks, a wireless system that allows cyclists to listen to audio and communicate with other riders. Punks are near-ear devices, the idea being that they don’t block other sounds, such as traffic.2023 Aleck Punks near-ear audio device – 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)“The Punks securely attach to helmet straps and deliver … Read more
