• British Cycling membership boom

  • Mad Fiber 2.0 wheels

  • Cookson "disturbed" by dossier

  • Merida Ride Lite 88 road bike

  • Garmin Edge Touring GPS

    • Join our mailing list!

    Enter your email address to receive updates from road.cc...

     

     

     

    road.cc is made by
    Farrelly Atkinson Ltd

     

    Editor: Tony Farrelly

    Web guy: Dave Atkinson

    Commercial: Elaine Curtin

    News editors: Simon MacMichael, Sarah Barth

    Technical editors: Mat Brett, David Arthur

    Contributors: Oli Pendrey, Stuart Kerton, Leonie Jennings, Shaun Audane, VecchioJo, TR McGowran, Rob Simmonds, Adam Loretz, John Whittington, Liam Glen, Sam Shaw, Dan Joyce, David Else, Gavin Bell, Iwein Dekoninck, Mike Stenning, Trev Allen, Jimmy the Cuckoo, Andy Howe, Ben Lang, Dan Kenyon, Phil Gale, Ben Colchester-Hall

     

    Want to write?

     

    Want to chat?

     

    Want to advertise?

     

    © all content 2008-2012 Farrelly Atkinson Ltd. All rights reserved.

     

    News

    British Cycling membership up 50% since Wiggins won Tour de France - and it's continuing to grow
    "Cycling has officially hit the mainstream says Chris Froome, as membership passes 75,000 mark
    Mad Fiber 2.0 wheels released
    Revolutionary carbon fibre wheels are stiffer and 11-speed compatible
    Tour de France Fan Park coming to Canary Wharf during race's final week
    Enjoy the final week's action from the Alps and Paris on the big screen + much more - entry is free
    Join us at the Bike Bath Celebration of Cycling evening on 22 June
    Have a beer and get involved with talks and Q&As from Andrew Denham, Max Glaskin and Dr Ian Walker
    OPQS names Tour de France team as Mark Cavendish targets maillot jaune on Corsica
    Cav gets same leadout that helped him to Giro triumph, Tony Martin and Sylvain Chavanel also in strong line-up
    Brian Cookson "disturbed" by contents of dossier on Pat McQuaid
    British Cycling president who is challenging for top spot at UCI also heading to Africa ahead of manifesto launch
    Team Raleigh's Alexandre Blain stripped of Granfondo Milan Sanremo win - because he's a pro
    Frenchman was first over line in event following course of cycling's longest Classic - but it's only open to amateurs
    Witnesses sought to assaults involving cyclists in Aberdeen & Oxford - one a victim, the other a suspect
    Van driver sought in connection with Aberdeen incident, while in Oxford police seek cyclist who attacked motorist with his bike lock
    Brooks launch Cambium saddles
    They're not leather, they're rubber and cotton, and the limited edition initial run is available now
    Scotland's oldest cyclist hangs up his wheels - at 96!
    Crediting cycling with his health and longevity, Neil Sinclair switches to an exercise bike.

    Latest reviews [full archive]

    6/10

    Howies Slipstream short sleeve jersey  £49.00

    8/10

    Merida Ride Lite 88 road bike  £499.99

    7/10

    RH+ Vertigo Jersey FZ  £80.00

    4/10

    Agu Attache Bag Quorum Platinum 660 laptop pannier  £94.99

    8/10

    TRP Hy/Rd mechanical interface hydraulic disc brakes  £109.99

    8/10

    Vulpine Men's Merino V Neck jersey  £55.00

    7/10

    White Lightning Easy Clean Bike Brushes  £6.99

    7/10

    Science In Sport GO Plus Nitrates Gel  £1.90

    6/10

    RSP Race Silver mudguards  £15.99

    8/10

    Polaris Venom Arm Warmers  £17.99

    7/10

    Hincapie Sportswear Power Bibshort  £94.99

    9/10

    Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyre  £31.99

    5/10

    Cardo BK-1 Duo Communication System  £335.00

    7/10

    Howies Slipstream long sleeve jersey  £59.99

    Geraint Thomas says he's in top shape to support Chris Froome's Tour de France challenge
    Garmin to launch Edge Touring GPS computer
    British Strategic Lions & Fireflies squads lead Race Across America
    Private member's bill in Northern Ireland calls for 20mph speed limit on residential roads
    Introducing the world's first carbon-fibre balance bike
    Win a £1,300 Genesis bike in our Fantasy Tour de France
    L'Eroica vintage sportive could form part of Peak District Festival of Cycling from 2014
    Missing person appeal: Police seek help in tracing West Sussex cyclist
    L'Equipe releases Tour de France photo archive app for iPhone & iPad
    Husband of cyclist killed by epileptic nun calls for tougher licensing of older drivers
    Newport Velodrome to host children's summer cycling camp
    Video: Mike Cotty's 300-mile training ride
    Hannah Barnes given IG London Nocturne win as commissaires reverse controversial relegation
    Cycling Ireland EGM votes against nominating Pat McQuaid for 3rd term as UCI president
    Bike Week 2013 is upon us - but what's it all about?
    Sneak peek: future product from Northwave
    Sponsor Le Jour de France for a chance to win a Bryton GPS
    Cyclist knocked into river by mobility scooter calls for urgent safety improvements
    Police escort cyclist off M1 motorway
    Tech Roundup: Cervelo TdF S5, 1989 ADR team kit, Campag internal battery and more

    Buyer's guides

    Buyer’s Guide to Saddles

    Bib shorts buyer’s guide

    Wet weather clothing

    Tips to keep your feet warm

    £2,000 - £2,500 road bikes

    Top 10 turbos

    £500 to £900 road bikes

    Winterise your bike

    £1,000 to £1,500 road bikes

    Your guide to winter jackets

    road.cc Features

    How to make a pair of Northwave shoes

     Italian brand Northwave is 20 years old this year so we paid them a visit last week to wish them a happy birthday, check out next year’s range and take a look around their place in Onigo, near... [more...]

    Trial Of Wight

     VecchioJo does the Isle of Wight, twice. [more...]

    12 of the fastest aero road bikes

     Aero road bikes are hot stuff right now. We take a look at 12 leading contenders from BMC, Cervelo, Canyon, Giant, Scott, Trek, Specialized, Felt, NeilPryde, Avanti, Ridley and Boardman [more...]

    'Disc brakes will take over' - the man from TRP tells us why

     We visit Tektro/TRP in Taiwan and Marketing Director Lance Larrabee tells us why disc brakes are set to dominate across all sectors of cycling… [more...]

    A sense of place… Why 'terroir' makes the great races what they are

     Watching the longest stage of this year's Giro Owen Rogers reflects on how cycle races take their personalities from the lands they pass through [more...]

    Active forum topics

    more

    Recent comments

    more

    Today's top stories

    more

    Calendar

    See all events

    road.cc video...

    What we'd like to see at Eurobike

    For more videos you can browse below or visit the archive

    More road.cc videos...

    QT blogs