The Mark Cavendish transfer saga has finally come to an end. Still waiting? pic.twitter.com/rZz1YWeoT1 — Astana Qazaqstan Team (@AstanaQazTeam) January 17, 2023Cavendish joins the team on a deal for the 2023 season and said he is “really excited for this adventure”.“I raced with Alexandr Vinokurov for many years, and now I’m racing with his two boys! I remember … Read more
The former partner and British Cycling’s risk manager have appeared at an inquest into the death of a spectator who was hit by a competitor who lost control of his bike after landing a jump at a downhill mountain bike event in North Wales in 2014.Speaking on Monday at the resumption of a pre-inquest hearing into Judith … Read more
Bikes suitable for commuting take a whole load of different forms and these are the very best that we’ve reviewed on road.cc and our sister sites over the past year.Walk into a bike shop and say you’re looking for a commuter bike and you’ll likely be directed towards a flat-barred hybrid, perhaps with mudguards and a rack already … Read more
From the looks of things at the Tour Down Under’s prologue, more than a few WorldTour teams have spent the winter trying to find an aero solution to the UCI’s new minimum handlebar width rule.As we reported back in November the UCI wanted to clamp down on the trend of narrow bars, the latest fad for … Read more
With its S-Works Romin Evo Mirror, Specialized has applied its Mirror Technology and taken an already very comfortable saddle and turned it into something special. The 3D-printed design reduces pressure and increases blood flow. But while the upper might not bring tears to your eyes, the price might.You can get lightweight and high-performance saddles for less, … Read more
* Update, 12:54pm: well that didn’t last long! Read all about Cav officially signing for Astana here, and if you’d still like to see some gloriously amateur-ish Cav photoshopping, feel free to keep scrolling. Mark Cavendish Astana (Image credit: Astana Qazaqstan) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Astana Qazaqstan Team It’s been a long, hard few months for those … Read more
The Outbound Lighting Detour is a very clever front light for road and gravel riding. It uses a pair of LEDs with custom reflectors to cast a wide beam with a distinct cut-off at the top so it doesn’t shine straight into the eyes of oncoming riders or drivers. It has a great mounting system, … Read more
This week’s five cool things collection is full of wearables, but we’ve not left the tech side out of it by no means! We’re having a look at some Castelli and Specialized jackets, both of which should excel in the wintery UK conditions. And talking about winter riding, we also have the Fizik Tempo Artica GTX shoes, … Read more
