Check out the 2021 Vuelta a España race bikes

The 2021 Vuelta a España is your chance not only to see some of the best cyclists on the planet going head to head but also to gawp at the fastest bikes, and here they are in all their glory.> 28 of the best and fastest 2021 aero road bikesTeam BikeExchange – Bianchi 2021 Team BikeExchange Bianchi … Read more

Getting started with BKOOL

If you’re considering indoor training over the lockdown, then good for you: it’s a time-efficient way of keeping (or improving) your fitness when it’s grim outside. There are a seemingly-ever-increasing number of platforms out there, and the BKOOL Simulator is one that’s well-established. Here’s how to start using it, and a run-through of the main … Read more

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro G2.0

The Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Graphene 2.0 tyre is cheaper than its popular Rubino and more race-orientated Corsa siblings. It is designed as a training or high mileage tyre, but while puncture resistance is good and grip is OK, it lacks much in the way of feedback and feel.Graphene is something that Vittoria has been using … Read more

Lusso Merino Neck Warmer

The Lusso Merino Neck Warmer is described as ‘a great addition for cold winter days’ – a statement I’d broadly agree with. Having worn it beneath a helmet on bitterly cold night rides, I’d also point out that it’s more versatile than the name suggests, and while it’s obviously not intended as a medical-grade mask, … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 532: Very close pass ahead of red traffic light

Today’s Near Miss of the Day video comes from Livingston in Scotland, with the driver of a Renault car making a very close pass on a cyclist … just before having to stop at a red traffic light.The footage was shot by road.cc user Oldfatgit, who said: “I’ve joined Alderstone Road from the Adambrae Roundabout … Read more

Guide to groupsets: learn why your bike has matching components

A groupset is a collection of matching components used by a bike manufacturer to turn a frame into a bike. But confusingly, the term doesn’t cover all the parts on a bike, so let’s take a look at what it does cover, and why groupsets exist.The first groupsets were produced by Italian component maker Campagnolo, … Read more