Choosing from the best cycling base layers can make a huge difference to your riding comfort. Here’s what to look for when you buy, plus a selection of our favourite base layers. This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find … Read more
The Z Adventure R17 saddle bag from Zefal swallows a huge amount of kit thanks to its adjustable size and high weight limit, and it’s waterproof too. It doesn’t quite have the versatility of a holster/dry bag setup, but for the price you really can’t complain.Over the past few months my collection of bikepacking bags … 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. Contents The best cycling socks Honourable mentions Things to know about summer cycling socks The best cycling socks are made from lightweight, breathable fabrics that keep your … Read more
The Rivelo Thorncombe Softshell Jacket is warm and versatile, with a removable insulating layer that means it works well across a wide temperature range. It’ll also keep you dry on showery rides, though it’s not the most breathable, and the shape and fit won’t suit everyone.The softshell jacket is primarily constructed of recycled polyester that … 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. Contents The best budget sunglasses you can buy Honourable mentions It’s possible to spend a lot of money on cycling sunglasses if you want to, but … Read more
Michael Schär has become the third person to be kicked out of this year’s Tour of Flanders after he chucked away a bottle.The AG2R Citroën rider appeared to immediately regret throwing the bidon after seemingly remembering that following a recent update to the UCI rules rider’s can now be disqualified if they get rid of objects, such as bidons, outside of new … Read more
A cyclist suffered ‘life changing’ brain damage after being knocked down by a motorist and landing on the bonnet of another car. Tom Harris, from Bristol, spent five days in a medically induced coma after the collision.The Bristol Post report that doctors told the 20-year-old’s family he had a 10 per cent chance of survival and was living ‘minute to … Read more
Sidi is one of the most iconic, prestigious and legendary shoe brands in the cycling world, a familiar sight on the feet of Grand Tour winners over the years, most recently with Tao Geoghegan Hart in the 2020 Giro d’Italia. Founded in 1960, Sidi has an enviable reputation for the durability of its cycling shoes … Read more
Coppi, Bianchi, Campagnolo, pasta, espresso… yes, Italy is the spiritual home of cycling. There’s a high appreciation for the best Italian road bikes among passionate cyclists, and for some people, nothing says cycling more than an Italian bike, preferably equipped with Italian components. We’ve picked some lovely examples from 3T, Bianchi, Colnago, De Rosa, Legend, … Read more
Two riders have been kicked out of the Tour of Flanders after they clashed in the early stages of today’s race. The incident happened with 240km still to go with Astana rider Yevgeniy Fedorov pulling on his brakes at the head of the pack after trying to get into the breakaway, which was around 40 seconds up the road.Otto … Read more
