Cycling meccas like Mallorca and Calpe, legendary mountain ranges such as the French Alps and the Dolomites, epic UK rides… there are a lot of great places to ride your bike, and in this article, we’ve attempted to round up some of the very best. Here are some of the best cycling destinations in the … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageAdventure Week is all about getting out and exploring, but whether you’re planning a bikepacking trip or upgrading your setup, there are some serious savings to be had right now. We’ve rounded up the best cycling deals available, from practical adventure-ready kit … Read more
Whenever we publish a story on a gravel bike that may or may not be equipped with suspension, we receive a raft of comments on our socials screaming “it’s just an old school mountain bike!”, or “you may as well buy a cross-country bike at this point”. So I headed out to ride one of … Read more
For riders who want to keep their kit organised and accessible, saddlebags and top tube bags are a simple way to carry your essentials without the need for racks. Mounted beneath the saddle or along the top tube, they’re ideal for tools, spares, snacks and extra kit, while freeing up space in your jersey pockets. … Read more
The DexShell Thermafit 3.0 gloves are lightweight, comfy and withstand a decent amount of rain. Whilst not being cycling-specific gloves, they are perfect for functional riding and perform as well as several significantly more expensive options from leading cycling clothing specialists.The Thermafit 3.0s resemble everyday knit gloves rather than ‘serious’ winter cycling kit – indeed … Read more
Protective wands have been installed on a cycle lane in the centre of Boscombe – four years after residents and councillors complained that the infrastructure in the Bournemouth suburb was being constantly “abused” by motorists illegally parking in it.In 2023, several local cyclists started campaigning for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council to clamp down … Read more
Having ridden my gravel bike in lovely places like Girona, the US, and Wales, my local gravel can feel a bit, well, lacking. But how bad is it really? I thought we’d find out by playing a little game of the road is lava.I was to start in the gloriously-named village of Nether Wallop, with … Read more
SRAM has called for the cycling industry to have a “seat at the table” alongside riders, teams, and race organisers, as the components giant’s ongoing battle with the UCI over its planned gear restriction trial hits the appeals court in Belgium.On Wednesday, a public hearing took place at the Markets Court in Brussels concerning the … Read more
So, you want to go on a cycling holiday without taking your bike on the plane this summer? Flying with a bike is fraught with risk, and there’s also the environmental concern – both of those were factors in our parent company deciding road.cc would no longer fly to attend product launches. The no-fly movement … Read more
