The Paris-Roubaix cobbles put unique demands on bikes and both brands and teams work hard to supply the riders with the best equipment for the job. Here’s how the bikes have developed over the past decade. Essentially, we’re comparing the Paris-Roubaix Tech we saw in 2012 with the bikes that were ridden in the race last year. Some … Read more
The Kendal-based online cycling retailer ProBikeKit (PBK) is set to close, after THG announced the discontinuation of OnDemand, one of its major lifestyle divisions that PBK was a part of, and putting 180 jobs at risk.The online retailer, which produces and sells cycling accessories, components, clothing, tyres, and tubes, was found in the early 1990s, and … Read more
The Specialized/Fjallraven Snack Bag is a stem-mounted holder that’s ideal for keeping a water bottle or snacks within easy reach. The closure is very easy to use one-handed while you ride, and rapid snack access can only be a good thing. It’s not the lightest, and it’s one of the pricier options out there, but … Read more
The Magicshine Ray 1600 is a very versatile front light. Thanks to its dual LED design and multiple settings, it’s ideally suited to riding from dusk to dawn, whether commuting, out with friends or on an audax. With a heavy-duty machined aluminium body, it’s also good for drops onto tarmac at speed – not that … Read more
Jumbo Visma, one of the dominant teams of the 2023 spring classics campaign, has teamed up with its Belgian helmet suppliers Lazer to produce and promote a special “brain-design” helmet, which will be worn by members of the Dutch squad at this weekend’s much anticipated Paris-Roubaix races, to encourage all cyclists to wear a “helmet”.“This year’s Paris-Roubaix cycling … Read more
Last Friday’s announcement that the Women’s Tour – one of the biggest races on the women’s international calendar – has been cancelled for 2023 capped off a miserable few months for British bike racing. In this road.cc Podcast episode, Ryan catches up with the PR Director for the race’s organiser about why they had to pull … Read more
The Altura Tempo Seamless Short Sleeve Baselayer is very soft, lovely against the skin and highly breathable too. The ‘seamless’ part of the name is a bit misleading though as there are plenty of seams – just fewer than you’d find normally. It’s more ‘fewer seams’ than seamless.Right, so the whole seamless thing. It’s not. … Read more
Wednesday’s MailOnline provoked another anti-cycling meltdown among its readers after publishing a photo of a single cyclist not using a cycle lane in Wimborne, Dorset. However, several people from the area came forward to describe the cycle lane in question as a “rollercoaster”, “bog road”, and “guaranteeing a puncture”.In the article, the tabloid news website claims … Read more
The spring classics are coming at us quicker than the next cobbled berg at the Tour of Flanders, which means only one thing – Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes Avec Zwift, arguably the most hotly-anticipated weekend of racing on the cycling calendar, is just around the corner.Subscribe to GCN+ for £39.99 per year or £6.99 per … Read more
