Spending over £100 on mudguards might sound excessive, but if you rack up miles through winter grime, or simply ride throughout the year, the right set can be worth every penny. The Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders are regarded by many as some of the best available, and I agree – they’re one of … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas at road.cc HQ, with power meters, smart lights, winter kit, pro-level wheels, and accessories all piling up under our tree. There’s plenty to put through its paces over the coming weeks, so here’s a sneak … Read more
An Oxfordshire councillor is planning on cycling every day in the run-up to Christmas to raise money for the legal battle against a congestion charge.Currently, motorists face a £5 charge for driving through six roads at certain times without a permit. This is a temporary charge to reduce traffic in the city during Network Rail’s closure … Read more
Former world champion Lotte Kopecky has spoken out about the persistent taboo she feels around menstruation in professional cycling, and she’s urging more open conversations about its effect on performance. “I used to suffer from it a lot, too – my body retained a lot of fluid. If that comes back every month and coincides with an … Read more
Scribe has announced an update to its road bike wheel lineup for 2026, introducing the Elan Ultra and Core Ultra ranges. The brand makes bold claims for the new lineup, describing them as amongst the “most aero wheels on the planet”, and adding that the 65mm depth wheels may be the fastest UCI-compliant wheels currently available, while … Read more
The Altura Nightvision Storm Men’s Waterproof Jacket is a well-designed, well-executed weather-cheating option for commuting and general riding. And the styling, which is just the right side of technical, means it doesn’t look out of place if you’re wearing street clothes or even off the bike. It struggles a little in terms of breathability if … Read more
Some very fancy bikes were auctioned this week, most notably Tadej Pogačar’s Tour-winning Y1Rs selling for $190,500, but this lovingly restored replica of Eddy Merckx’s 1972 Hour Record-breaking ride also went under the hammer and fetched $12,065 (around £9,040).Merckx broke cycling’s fabled Hour Record at the end of his 1972 season, a year during which, on the … Read more
