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road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2022/23: the best road bikes
It’s time to reveal which of the road bikes we reviewed in 2022 were the best – the ones that impressed us most as our team racked up many thousands of test miles – and the model we rate most highly of all: the road.cc Recommends: Road Bike of the Year.In previous years we’ve divided road … Read more
Frustration over “very dangerous” precedent to kick James Knox off Tour Down Under for drafting car after concussion check
James Knox has released a statement explaining the circumstances that led to him being disqualified from the Tour Down Under on yesterday’s opening road stage, and argued commissaires “should not punish riders for staying behind after a crash to be properly evaluated”.The British rider on the Soudal-QuickStep team was kicked off the race having drafted his team’s cars to … Read more
Exposure Sirius Mk10 DayBright
Exposure’s Sirius MK10 Daybright isn’t hugely different to its MK9 predecessor, but if a product works well, why change it? It’s still easy to use, versatile for day and night riding in different light conditions, and even customisable – plus it’s now a little brighter. It hasn’t gone up in price, either, though it’s not … Read more
Giro launches Aries Spherical — “the lightest and coolest helmet ever”
Giro has launched a new lightweight Aries Spherical helmet to its range, claiming it is the lightest, coolest and most compact helmet ever made with Spherical technology. > Best cycling helmets 2023 — plus how to choose the right helmet for youThe Aries has a host more features than the Aether, which was Giro’s previous benchmark for a premium … Read more
Underwater cycle garage – with space for 7,000 bikes – set to open in Amsterdam
Even by the Netherlands’ lofty standards, Amsterdam’s latest piece of cycling infrastructure is impressive. A cycle parking facility, with space for 7,000 bikes, is set to open on 26 January next to the Dutch capital’s Centraal Station – and it’s underwater.The subaquatic garage replaces the railway station’s existing surface-level, multi-storey bike parking facilities, which became … Read more
Car passenger fined for lobbing tub of hair gel at cyclist from moving vehicle
A man has been fined £200 for hitting a cyclist with a tub of hair gel, which was thrown from a moving vehicle after its passenger became frustrated that the cyclists were not “moving fast enough”.Barry McCammond, from Largs, North Ayrshire, pleaded guilty to assault at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court last week, the Largs and Millport … Read more
GripGrab Flandrien Waterproof Knitted Road Shoe Covers
The GripGrab Flandrien Waterproof Knitted Road Shoe Covers are overshoes inspired by the classic Belgian-style ‘bootie’, and are designed to provide an extra layer of warmth for your feet in cooler months. I found that while they were a handy option in dry conditions, they didn’t provide as much protection as I’d have liked on wetter … Read more