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
British Cycling is trialling a £2.99 subscription for fans to watch this weekend’s Lloyds National Cyclo-cross Championships on YouTube. With British cycling fans rolling their eyes at the prospect of another subscription to watch racing, the governing body has claimed the paywall is part of a “dynamic new approach to domestic sports coverage, to reach and inspire new fans and … Read more
The Gorewear Swiftride Jacket Mens is described by Gore as ‘an adaptable windproof and waterproof jacket with a fit suitable for all cycling styles, any type of bike, or even casual hangouts between rides’. And I’m pleased to report that those are sentiments I’d agree with, with very few compromises. Yes, I’d have liked a … Read more
After decades of valve technology remaining largely unchanged for cyclists, some innovators are beginning to turn their backs on Presta valves. BBB Cycling has now entered the space with its new CoreCap, promising faster inflation, improved durability and near-universal pump compatibility, with up to 300% more airflow than traditional valves. It can be fitted to … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageRounding out 2025, here’s our final road.cc Recommends selection from December featuring nine standout products, including one perfect 10/10, spanning gravel bikes, winter kit, accessories and more.Below is the full list of December’s picks, with six highlighted further down the page, and don’t forget to check out our … Read more
A cyclist who experienced a near miss while riding on the edge of Edinburgh has said that “nothing much has changed” when it comes to reporting dangerous driving in Scotland, after Police Scotland took no formal action. Today’s instalment of our Near Miss of the Day series happened on Saturday, 19th December, just coming into the edge … Read more
When I was starting out as a journalist, I was lucky enough to get work experience at the Times during the week of the G20 protests. It was my first ever week in a newsroom, and I looked like a student (because I was one). Naturally, this meant I was sent to anarchist bookshops, because nobody … Read more
In 2024, only 22 suspects were formally charged for bike thefts from train stations, a Freedom of Information request by Crush Crime reveals. This is just 0.5% of the 4,139 bikes reported stolen. The data also show that over three years, ten stations saw hundreds of bikes stolen without a single person ever being chargedDr … Read more
