**This competition is now closed and the lucky winner is Sean Neylon who will be contacted by a representative from GOREWEAR to arrange the prize**It might not feel like it right now in the UK where road.cc is based, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to some warmer weather and sunnier bike rides… and thanks … Read more
A cyclist who suffered a broken jaw and other facial injuries in a collision at a “nightmarish” roundabout in Hull had other drivers passing around him when nobody stopped to help as he lay injured in the road.Humberside Police said the cyclist sustained “serious injuries” — later reported by the rider’s wife as a broken jaw which … Read more
The Specialized/Fjällräven Frame Bag is weatherproof, looks attractive, and comes in a variety of sizes, making it ideal for bigger and smaller frames. Storage space varies depending on the size, but it’s decent overall. The price is at the steeper end compared with others, though it does seem very good quality, but a couple of … Read more
Bianchi has introduced its Specialissima Pro Racing Team frameset, one that is made to provide the fans with a “work of art expertly prepared by the Bianchi Reparto Corse”. Even though it comes with a 4,499€ price tag, Bianchi says this beauty of a bike is also intended for real outdoor road use. Let’s have a … Read more
Sir Dave Brailsford is reportedly already working on revamping one of England’s biggest football clubs — Manchester United.That is the word from The Times who reports Brailsford — British Cycling’s former performance director, Ineos Grenadiers general manager and current Ineos director of sport — has been tasked by Sir Jim Ratcliffe with overhauling the sporting side “to make them the number one club … Read more
The Merida Crossway 300 is a comfortable, friendly barebones hybrid with a huge gear range, excellent equipment and a dependable ride, albeit a bit heavy. The lack of extras like mudguards and rack is niggling, but you can always choose better ones than ever get fitted as original equipment. And it’s a great colour!Maybe you … Read more
“One of those ‘near misses’ that didn’t actually miss,” is how our reader summed up today’s Near Miss of the Day submission.Riding along Newgate Street in the City of London, not far from the Old Bailey, the rider moved out to overtake the cyclists in front, only to have a cabbie’s wing mirror hit his back as … Read more
Last year, I reviewed a handful of e-bikes at the same time as I reviewed the Hammerhead Karoo II, and learnt a few new things: I was seduced by metrics like power, and a strangely addictive visual representation of which gear I was in (who knew). It was also my introduction to Hammerhead and their brilliant … Read more
