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Dynamic AirForce Max blower
The Dynamic AirForce Max blower easily blows most of the water out of your bike’s nooks and crannies – chains, mechs, cassettes and the like. It’s loud but not obnoxious and tough enough to survive in a shed or car, but it can’t truly dry tricky parts. Unfortunately that means you’ve still as much chance … Read more
‘No, I’m not the new Cycling Mikey’: Britain’s most infamous camera cyclist councillor on holding bad drivers to account, dealing with trolls, and not caring what the Daily Mail thinks
According to the Daily Mail, there’s a new Cycling Mikey in town. And he’s a Liberal Democrat councillor.Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicA few weeks ago, the Mail – a newspaper not shy when it comes to sensationalist, … Read more
“We believe our combination is safe”: Cadex sticks with hookless for new Max 50 WheelSystem and Aero Tyre
Giant-owned high performance wheel and component brand Cadex has launched the Max 50 WheelSystem and Aero Tyre, claiming to “raise the standard for real-world racing performance.” The 50mm carbon wheels remain hookless, feature fully integrated hub and spoke technology, and weigh a claimed 1,290g. The wheels have been designed to work with the updated Aero … Read more
Council “scaling back underused cycle lane” to allow more cars on busy route and make “best possible use of road space we have”
Reading Borough Council says it is “scaling back” what it claims is an “underused” cycle lane, as part of plans to ease the pressure on the road network on one of the town’s busiest routes – by adding an extra lane for cars and enabling more motorists to use the road.According to the local authority, … Read more
Princeton CarbonWorks unveils new Wake 6560 Evolution II, claiming: “fastest UCI-legal wheel we’ve tested”
Princeton CarbonWorks has announced the launch of the sixth generation of its flagship road wheelset, saying that “the Wake 6560 Evolution II is the fastest UCI-legal wheel we have tested in the wind tunnel”. 2026 Princeton Carbon Wake 6560 wheelset pair (Image Credit: Tom Weijand) Princeton CarbonWorks is a company of unapologetically singular focus: “Your … Read more
“Anyone who thinks one metre is suitable has never been overtaken by a truck”: Drivers in New Zealand could be fined $3,000 for close passing cyclists
Motorists in New Zealand could face fines of up to $3,000 (around £1,300) for close passing cyclists, according to a raft of new road safety rules proposed by the country’s National Party-led government.However, the government’s proposed minimum passing distance of one metre at speeds of up to 59kph (37mph) – and 1.5m if driving faster … Read more
100% Brisker Xtreme Gloves
The 100% Brisker Extreme gloves are made with a soft shell top for the back of the hand and a single layer of ‘Axe Suede’ on the palm, which means you are well protected against wind chill while also retaining decent dexterity on the bars. You won’t want to rely on them if the temperature’s … Read more
“There’s still a long way to go”: 4 in 10 London cyclists still feel unsafe in the city
More than four in 10 cyclists report feeling unsafe riding in the capital, according to a survey presented to Transport for London. The conclusions come despite investments in active travel and a drop in recorded cycling offences, according to the latest data released by the Metropolitan Police.The perceived safety study, commissioned by law firm JMW and … Read more