The Sea Otter Classic – said to be the world’s largest cycling festival – is taking place in California at the moment and here are six of the most interesting gravel bikes we’ve seen there so far.Cannondale Topstone 2022 Carbon Topstone Carbon Lefty 1 – 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cannondale has just given its Topstone … Read more
After a two-year absence, the RideLondon festival of cycling is back next month, with Essex replacing Surrey as host of most of the route of its flagship sportive – but with the event likely to attract more cyclists to the county, whether to prepare for it or after seeing it on TV, can hosting the … Read more
British bike brand Vielo has launched a Race Edition of its V+1 gravel bike, featuring its lightest Alto frameset (880g) that’s been engineered entirely around 1x and designed exclusively for a wireless groupset. This is as specific as you can go, and as a result, Vielo promises no compromises. 2022 Vielo V+1 Race Edition Frame (Image Credit: … Read more
Giant has launched two new performance GPS cycling computers, made in collaboration with Stages Cycling. The Dash L200 features a 2.7-inch full colour screen, while the Dash M200 includes all of the same features as the L200 but with a more compact 2.2-inch display. 2022 Giant Dash L200 and M200 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)> 10 best cycling GPS units … Read more
German waterproof bag manufacturer Ortlieb has expanded its bikepacking line with the release of the all-new Seat-Pack QR, featuring a patented mounting system. 2022 Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)> The 10 best bikepacking bags in 2022 — how to choose lightweight luggageThe new model has a capacity of 13 litres and sits alongside the 11 … Read more
This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Take a dive with us into all your options in Shimano clipless pedals suitable for road riding, commuting, touring and gravel bike riding. Whether you’re racing … Read more
Cafe du Cycliste’s Mathilde Audax Bib Shorts are excellent when it comes to performance and comfort for extra long days in the saddle. However, not everyone wants a full mesh upper, and this particular one isn’t the most functional either.The Mathilde bib shorts are the second piece of kit I’ve tested from Cafe du Cycliste’s … Read more
A 78-year-old woman from South Yorkshire has spoken of how she managed to see off two men who were trying to steal her bike.One of the would-be thieves hit charity worker Eileen Harrington over the head with the tool he had used to cut her lock – but she said “I would’ve hit him with the … Read more
