Challenge Strada Bianca Pro TLR

The Challenge Strada Bianca Pro TLR is a high quality, big chamber slick that’s ideal for a mixture of tarmac and well-graded gravel. It was surprisingly easy to set up and offers a supple ride, especially on well-made gravel roads.The Challenge Strada Bianca is no stranger to road.cc, and the reviews of it chart the … Read more

Latest Zwift update includes improvements to large events, and steering now extended to Wahoo Kickr bikes

Zwift has made a number of significant improvements in its latest platform update, including fixes for large events and added steering capability for Wahoo Kickr bike owners, as well as increased choice for customisation with black hairstyle options.Zwift has made some important changes in the latest update (1.0.61217) to its virtual cycling platform, with improvements focused … Read more

Showers Pass SP Neck Gaiter

A tubular neck warmer is one of the most versatile pieces of kit that any rider can have, for year-round use, but that versatility (and price) varies hugely across the designs available. The Showers Pass SP Neck Gaiter is one of the best value and most useful I’ve come across, balancing excellent stretch, good length … Read more

Ribble CGR Ti Sport

Offering the versatility of riding in all sorts of weathers on all kinds of terrain, Ribble’s CGR Ti Sport also provides a beautiful ride quality. This build balances performance with value too, proving you don’t need to spend a fortune to own a quality titanium bike.We are big fans of the CGR here at road.cc, … Read more

Pop-up changes to Newcastle’s iconic Grey Street set to be made permanent

Emergency changes made last year to an iconic street in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to remove parking spaces and give more room to cyclists and pedestrians are set to be made permanent, reports Chronicle Live.In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Newcastle City Council made the city’s Grey Street – in the past, voted the most beautiful street in Britain … Read more

Cycling from London to Barcelona: a more enjoyable LEJOG alternative?

With many of us longing for the day when lockdown ends and we can start planning some epic cycling excursions again, road.cc reader Andrew Dalton’s suggestion of a jaunt from Britain to Barcelona certainly looks like one to add to the bucket list – and most likely a sunnier option than one of the UK’s most prestigious … Read more