The Rapha Pro Team Shadow Winter Jacket is plenty warm enough for temperatures in the low single figures, but with sufficient breathability that you won’t overheat. The windproofing is exceptional and the water-resistant coating will withstand surprisingly heavy rain – at least early in its lifespan. Not every rider will be Rapha-shaped, however, and it’s … Read more
To the pleasure of broad-footed cyclists like myself, Fizik has expanded its range of wide-fit cycling shoes of late. The Fizik Vento Proxy Wide Shoes are two-bolt off-road all-rounders aimed at gravel, cross-country mountain bike and cyclocross riders who need more room around the forefoot. I found them pretty well-fitting, extremely comfortable, cool, practical and … Read more
The Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom Bike Saddle offers excellent comfort via a generous cut-out and has been designed for multi-surface use. It’s also a really competitive price for a 3D printed saddle – and even more so if you move down to the cheaper versions in the range.This RSL (Race Shop Limited) version of the … Read more
Indoor cycling is sometimes solely seen as a back-up to outdoor riding in the event of bad weather and dark roads. Old-school road cyclists might even call it a soft option. While unsuitable conditions outside are a valid reason to jump on the turbo, we should regard indoor cycling more positively. The quality and precision possible in … Read more
Bikeability has experienced fewer children taking part in its national cycle training scheme sessions in the West Midlands, the trust behind the programme expressing concern that “the discussion around cycling online and in the media is very hostile”.The trust was keen to stress to road.cc that on a national level it remains “on target to deliver … Read more
A cyclist in London has expressed concerns criminals may have used Strava to track down his location and plan a frightening garden raid which saw three high-value bikes worth in excess of £30,000 professionally stolen from a shed.Russ Beresford lives in Greenwich, south-east London, and was the victim of the break-in at his property on Monday evening … Read more
The Roval Rapide CL III wheels are a very good road racing option. The internal rim width could be better for wider tyres – changing little compared to the Rapide CL II – but these second-tier wheels still offer significantly better value than the carbon-spoked Rapide CLX III.Tubeless setupThe first job of any wheelset review … Read more
The founder and CEO of Canyon has begun 2026 with a rallying cry to the business, insisting that the bike brand is not in crisis and predicting that it could hit sales of €1billion by 2028.Roman Arnold’s optimism came in an interview with the Financial Times, the company’s founder having returned as chief executive last … Read more
