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I built a gravel bike from a Chinese MTB frame… and it wasn’t plain sailing

Affordable and well shaped, but is a Chinese MTB frame really right for gravel?

Wed, May 20, 2026 14:00

TNT’s impressive investment in cycling doesn’t hide the sport’s increasing inaccessibility

The 'Home of Cycling' has yet to become a favoured home for cycling fans

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:58

Fat tyres, super aero bikes and deep section alloy rims: the best gravel tech of Gralloch 2026

Our Mick headed up to Gatehouse of Fleet to check out what new kit has popped up during one of the UK's most exciting gravel races

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:18

Estarli e-gravel bike adventure April 2026

Familiar roads, unfamiliar rides: How an e-gravel bike can help you take the off-road less travelled

The Estarli G700 doesn’t just make rides easier, it redraws the map, revealing local routes you somehow never imagined

Mon, May 18, 2026 16:14

Where it all began: A deep dive into the Rover Safety bicycle, the first commercially successful modern bike from 1885

A certain TV and radio presenter with the initials JV may disagree, but if bikes had never progressed beyond Penny Farthings, cycling would likely never have taken off

Sun, May 17, 2026 21:45

Westminster MP in showdown talks with Lime over “reckless” e-bike use on pavements, Tenways launches special edition Ago X with £2,099 price tag, Cube recall Hybrid models due to “suddenly detaching crank arms” + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 15, 2026 18:11

Could correcting your aero position in real time really unlock free speed? I put the new Wasted Watts Tracker to the test to find out

Soon launching on Kickstarter with its price tag set to be around the £1,500 mark, Wasted Watts is promising a revolution in how cyclists measure performance. Will it really be worth the lofty investment for you and I? It's time to run some tests

Fri, May 15, 2026 16:30

From bum massage boards to backrests: check out cycling’s weirdest saddles

They promise “revolutionary cycling comfort” and sometimes more power – and while some strange saddle concepts have quietly disappeared, others are still wobbling on in the wild

Fri, May 15, 2026 12:06

Save £900 on the Specialized Crux Comp gravel bike, 46% off Rapha’s Core Gilet, Oakley Sphaera sunglasses for £109 plus loads more

We’ve also spotted discounted Lazer helmets, dhb cycling clothing for under £20, plus savings on tools, inner tubes, and chain waxing kits

Thu, May 14, 2026 16:36

What is road bike time trialling? May 2026

What is road bike time trialling? The rules, bikes and setups explained

Road bike time trialling allows riders to compete solo against the clock on regular road bikes rather than full time trial machines. Here's everything you need to know

Thu, May 14, 2026 10:58

If you’re completely new to mountain biking or gravel, here’s everything you need to get started

New to the world of knobbly tyres and dirt? Here's everything you'll need for the best start

Tue, May 12, 2026 15:34

Particle’s 835g RCX27 Hyperlight is the world’s lightest UCI-approved carbon road wheelset

We look at young specialist brand Particle, whose range-topping RCX27 Hyperlight Road carbon wheelset features the lightest UCI-approved wheels in the world, as well as their other sub-1kg wheelsets.

Tue, May 12, 2026 12:00

Canyon’s brand new Endurace CF SLX 8 is £150 cheaper than the outgoing model. Could it set the new fast and comfortable road bike standard?

The pro-level Canyon Endurace CFR is already official, and now the more affordable versions have followed suit. Here's everything you need to know, plus our chief reviewer's first ride impressions

Tue, May 12, 2026 10:01

Chinese bikes are (still) coming for the big Western brands, and the designs are getting wilder: highlights from the 2026 China Cycle show in Shanghai

Some of the innovation on show at the 30th China Cycle show suggested that Chinese bike brands are no longer just competing with more established names, but are ahead of the curve when it comes to cutting-edge tech

Sat, May 09, 2026 08:53

E-bike injuries are lower even though trips are up — plus Specialized drops e-MTB prices, Estarli’s new fleet packages + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 08, 2026 12:09

“People will come up to me and say: ‘Yeah, f*** cycling!’ No, that’s not the message!” Comedian Kathy Maniura on creating ‘The Cycling Man’, your local bike lane’s worst nightmare

The worlds of cycling and comedy collide this week on the road.cc Podcast, where we discuss a new critically acclaimed character who is emotionally repressed, not very self-aware, and loves his bike. Sound familiar?

Thu, May 07, 2026 18:26

Test of Time: Bont Vaypor S shoes

Years after first riding in them, the Bont Vaypor S continues to deliver standout comfort, stiffness and durability – here’s why Mat Brett keeps coming back to them

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:23

Selle San Marco’s gravel-specific Shortfit Allroad saddles bring new levels of comfort to your cycling adventures

We look at Selle San Marco’s all-new range of Shortfit Allroad saddles, which combine two unique design elements to create the ultimate gravel riding experience

Thu, May 07, 2026 10:03

Big Mac recons, broken radios, and never giving up: Inside Picnic PostNL’s classics campaign

As this year’s cobbled classics campaign built to a crescendo, we joined former Paris-Roubaix podium finisher Pfeiffer Georgi and her team for a behind-the-scenes look at the Queen of the Classics… and got trapped in a fast-food drive-through in the process

Mon, May 04, 2026 14:25

Around the world on a wooden bike: British rider’s post-heart-condition adventure begins

Months after a heart procedure, Tom Williamson is setting off on a global bikepacking journey aboard a striking wooden bike designed to turn heads and start conversations

Mon, May 04, 2026 09:00

Get a load of the luscious lugs on this gorgeous 1952 Rotrax Concours

No chance of over (Oscar) Egging this pudding. Here's a sweet confection of details and ornamentation from the early 1950s!

Sun, May 03, 2026 21:45

How Karrimor became one of the biggest outdoor gear brands May 2026

Panniers, peaks and troughs: How Karrimor became one of the biggest outdoor gear brands of the 80s from its humble cycling beginnings

How did Karrimor emerged from a small Lancashire bike shop to become one of the world’s great mountain and outdoor brands? Here’s the story of the brand’s boom years

Sat, May 02, 2026 09:00

Get a half price Grand Tour Club sportive entry to celebrate launch of this fantastic new five-stage series! Plus 45mm carbon Enve wheels for under £1,000, 50% off Rudy Project shades + more

As well as the special Grand Tour Club offer to kick off your sportive season for less, we've also spotted big discounts on Castelli kit and Rapha accessories, Coospo's Radar Tail Light and Muc-Off bike wash kit. Grab yourself a bank holiday bargain!

Fri, May 01, 2026 16:15

“It’s a fact that we are losing great talents to road racing”: Thomas Frischknecht on XC’s future without the great Nino Schurter

After 23 years at the top of the sport, Nino Schurter left the global stage at the end of last season as he announced his retirement. Nino is widely considered the GOAT of cross county mountain biking – will we, could we, ever see another like Nino?

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 14:00

1`973 Ciclo Galmozzi Super Competizione – Bike at Bedtime

Wooden rims, cork brake blocks… a rooster perching on a wheel hub? Feast your eyes on Ciclo Galmozzi’s eccentric Super Competizione from 1973

How about a bike with wooden rims and cork brake blocks, or a cockerel balancing on a wheel hub!

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 21:45