HED has gone wide with the rims of its Vanquish RC6 Performance wheelset, which makes it a great choice if you want an aero boost while favouring wider tyres. For the depth and width they are a decent overall weight, and stiffness isn’t an issue either, but our guide to the best road bike wheels … Read more
Although you can use the Sigma Buster 400 to see by on dark lanes, it’s a compact light that is probably best suited to being used as an emergency backup or as a ‘be seen by’ flashing light thanks to its reasonably low lumen output and torch-like beam. The run-times are pretty good, though, and … Read more
Mary Dejevsky, a writer for The Spectator, has attracted criticism for a piece claiming cyclists have “been given licence to ride on the pavement” by Auriol Grey’s three-year manslaughter sentence for causing the death of an elderly cyclist during a pavement cycling dispute.Grey was convicted by a jury at Peterborough Crown Court last month and sentenced last … Read more
Much like anything in cycling, which apparently is becoming ever more like Formula 1 when it comes to bike tech, cycling glasses are becoming more sophisticated and advanced every day. Nowadays they’re not just there to protect your eyes from debris, wind and other elements, but they offer a lot more – right in front … Read more
The POC Pro Thermal Jacket offers a really pleasing balance of wind protection and breathability, and its DWR (durable water repellent) coating does a very impressive job of beading away rain. Basically, this is a warm windproof that can handle showers, rather than a serious ‘thermal’ jacket – but while it’s definitely warmer than an … Read more
We speak to Akos Kertesz, founder of revolutionary TPU inner tube brand Tubolito, about his journey from making smart-phone speakers to ultra-compact inner tubes which, now, can come with in-built pressure-sensors. He explains why the cycling industry is still a place where entrepreneurs with amazing ideas can flourish. Akos Kertesz (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) road.cc: … Read more
Thames Valley Police is investigating and appealed for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Oxford last week which left a cyclist in hospital for treatment to serious leg injuries.A photo of the frightening extent of the damage to the rider’s bike was shared on Twitter by a passer-by who saw the bicycle crushed underneath a … Read more
Ashley Neal — son of former Liverpool and England footballer Phil Neal — has uploaded another video, this time questioning fellow YouTube road safety figure CyclingMikey’s riding around pedestrians.The Liverpool-based driving instructor shared the video — which included two pieces of footage originally uploaded by CyclingMikey, real name Mike van Erp — with his 134,000 subscribers as part of his “Ashley’s Analysis” … Read more
The Giro Ethos Mips Helmet is a well-thought-out and functional commuter helmet with a few unusual extras thrown into the mix. In addition to the now-familiar Mips lining – designed to reduce rotational of your brain if you crash – Giro has also added front and rear lights that double up as indicators. Giro has … Read more
