Best road bike mudguards 2023 — stay dry on wet rides

If you’re determined to cycle through the winter whatever the weather, an easy way to make it more pleasant is by investing in the best road bike mudguards. They will prevent a lot of the spray created by the wheels from turning you into a soggy mess. If you’ve never used mudguards — and a … Read more

SPD-SL v SPD — which clipless pedal option is for you?

Updated May 20, 2021When it comes to clipless pedals, you have the choice between a three-bolt road-style system, like Shimano’s SPD-SL, and a two-bolt mountain bike-style system, such as Shimano’s SPD, and here we’re going to help you decide which is the best option for you.Check out a whole road.cc forum topic on the subject … Read more

Best tandem bikes 2026 — should you buy a bike made for two?

Updated April 25, 2021A tandem bike can be the secret to combining a relationship with a bike obsession: a bike built for two will enable cyclists of different fitness to ride together, and can even give you get an extra turn of speed compared to solo bikes – among other advantages. Let’s take a look … Read more

How to buy custom cycling clothing — your complete guide

If you’re after custom cycle clothing there are a lot of options out there these days and the process of getting exactly what you want is surprisingly easy… as long as you go through the various stages methodically. Plan far enough in advance and it should be stress-free.Just to make it clear, we’re talking about … Read more

Brooks Scape Top Tube Bag

The Brooks Scape Top Tube Bag is a robust, well made and stylish bit of kit. If you’re looking for simple, accessible storage to mount on a knock-about-town bike, use on one-day trips or multi-day adventures, it’s a reasonable option. Unfortunately, its price and a less-than-versatile attachment don’t go in its favour.Brooks is pretty late … Read more