Gravel bikes and gravel riding has exploded in recent years, but here in the wet and windy UK we’re a little limited on actual gravel to ride on compared to cyclists across the pond. That’s not to say there isn’t some great gravelly places to ride in the UK though, so we’re here to help with five … Read more
As well as being treated to an incredible opening weekend of racing with Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, the sun was out for some lovely winter riding conditions! Our team of reviewers were enjoying being out and about testing the coolest bits that have arrived at the road.cc HQ recently…Oakley Encoder£204The Encoders are Oakley’s multi-sport sunnies … Read more
One of the country’s most scenic cycle routes, the Snake Pass in Derbyshire’s Peak District, has been closed to motor traffic due to landslides caused earlier this month by Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin, but not to people on bikes – leading author Simon Warren, of 100 Climbs fame and who lives close by to … Read more
The MAAP Force Pro Winter LS Jersey can be worn as either a mid or outer layer, offers good warmth for its weight, and has some great features such as fleece-backed lining, usefully large zippered pocket and DWR treatment. It’s very breathable, making it great for doing hard efforts in, but the particularly long sleeves … Read more
A thief who stole a bicycle from a police station in Glasgow has been handed a supervision order, with the sheriff who sentenced him saying that the crime was “not exactly the brightest move.”David Hendry was spotted by two police officers who were driving past Stewart Street police office at 0150 hours on 26 January … Read more
UPDATE, 07/03/2022: THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED, AND WE HAVE OUR THREE WINNERS! THEY ARE:First prize: stevebowerSecond prize: VerdigrisThird prize: BobonabikeOur three winners will be contacted shortly to arrange delivery of their prizes. Thanks to everyone for entering, and if you weren’t one of our winners then better luck next time! **********It’s nearly nice enough outside to start logging … Read more
Zwift has made a rapid u-turn on the shadow ban imposed on a user that found, tested and highlighted a known weight-doping hack. Lucian Pollastri had received a 30-day partial ban from the platform as Zwift felt his actions were promoting the hack but Zwift’s CEO has now apologised to Luciano and vowed to fix … Read more
Shokz, formerly known as Aftershokz, has upgraded its flagship open-ear sport bone conduction headphones with enhanced bass, an enlarged button for easier control while riding, 10 hours of battery life and a five-minute quick charge feature to guarantee you’ll have music to motivate you through rides no matter how forgetful you are. Shokz OpenRun Pro 4 … Read more
The Brompton Backpack made with Liberty Fabric Jonathan is stylish, well constructed, more than useful with 14L of capacity, and works exceptionally securely as on-bike luggage with the Brompton front luggage mount. It’s slightly less impressive off the bike, but still an excellent solution for Brompton owners.It’s always fun to see which other brands Brompton … Read more
