The dhb Sync cycling jacket is an impressive piece of kit; a full-on waterproof and windproof outer layer, giving excellent protection against the elements. In design, it's more like a jacket for hiking or hill-walking, so may well appeal to people looking for versatility - although it has a bit of an urban flava as well, so may be useful for commuters. It also looks similar to the understated jackets from brands such as Rohan aimed at stylish world travellers.
Feb
06
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dhb Sync Waterproof Jacket
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Road.cc verdict:
Good quality, heavy-duty waterproof and windproof jacket. May appeal for expedition cycling or gentle commuting - as well as travel or general outdoor activities - but various features make it unsuitable for many road riders
Weight:
560g
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Feb
06
BBC Sport | John Bishop ready for 'week of hell' for Sport Relief BBC Sport Bishop will start the first leg of his challenge by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, before cycling more than 185 miles to the coast in less than 24 hours. For the second leg, Bishop is hoping to row from mainland Europe to the UK - an ambitious task for ... |
Feb
06
Olympics-UK government workers test remote working Reuters "This is about encouraging staff to reduce the impact of their travel by either walking or cycling, changing their route of travel to and from work, re-timing their working day to avoid the busiest periods or working from home," he added. |
Feb
06
![]() Sydney Morning Herald | Cycling: Cavendish survives desert fever The Independent Then, while the noisy celebrations for the Belgian stage winner, Tom Boonen, and young British runner-up, Adam Blythe, continued, a stone's throw away Cavendish was plonked on the rear bumper of his team car, drained and trying to recover. Cavendish passed fit for Team Sky debut Boonen denies Blythe in Qatar Boonen wins opening stage of Tour of Qatar |
Feb
06
![]() Norfolk Eastern Daily Press | Alison Mowbray – from sporting disaster to Olympic champion, and beyond Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Throwing, running, cycling, hitting, swimming, catching, kicking. They had all been ruled out through years of school PE failure and Mowbray's focus on her studies, which now see her as a doctor in genetic engineering – a degree forged at Cambridge ... |
Feb
05
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Louis Garneau Lathi Gloves
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Louis Garneau's Lathi gloves are an extreme design for the worst that winter can hurl at us, the despite their slightly cumbersome appearance are surprising dextrous and, thanks to their two part design, give excellent climate control whatever direction the mercury is hurtling.
Road.cc verdict:
Versatile extreme weather glove that thanks to their two part design can be worn at other times of the year too - could do with more reflectives detailing though
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Feb
05
![]() Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog) | Records set to tumble in Dubai Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog) A staggering 15 lbw's have been given so far in this match alone, and that is before England's second innings has been allowed to progress beyond the 20-over mark. An incredible tally of 41 lbw dismissals have now been made in the three-match series ... |
Feb
05
Yahoo! Eurosport UK | Boonen denies Blythe in Qatar Cycling Weekly Tom Boonen comfortably won the opening stage of the Tour of Qatar in a bunch kick on Sunday afternoon, ahead of Britain's Adam Blythe (BMC Racing) and Peter Sagan (Liquigas-Cannondale). It came after a virtuouso leadout from Omega Pharma-Quick Step ... Boonen wins opening stage of Tour of Qatar |


