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
Next weekend’s UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships are reportedly at risk of cancellation due to a surge in cases of COVID-19 in Belgium, where the event is due to take place in the port city of Ostend.On Friday, the Belgian government announced that it was tightening up restrictions on travel abroad for Belgian citizens in a … Read more
Cleverly designed and well made, the Galibier Ardennes II Arm Warmers are intended for milder temperatures than most, but that makes them ideal for spring/summer/autumn use, or as part of a layering system.Rather than just go for a single piece of fabric sewn into a tube, Galibier has created its Ardennes II arm warmers a … Read more
The bespoke bike specialists Festka design aesthetically beautiful and creative bikes, with a custom geometry that allows for a precision fit.Blending two materials in an innovative fashion, Festka’s Doppler road bike is engineered to deliver a premium ride feel that matches its incredible looks.Festka Doppler 2 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Claiming there is only one correct way of … 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. The best waterproof cycling trousers, overtrousers and bib tights in 2022 Overtrousers and trousers Water-resistant tights Things to know about water-resistant legwear If you want to … Read more
La Passione’s Duo Winter Jacket is a classic windproof softshell that works well in single digit temperatures, and right down to freezing. It fits well, is very windproof, and at £126 represents decent value for money.The Duo winter jacket is made from a fleece backed, three-layer membrane fabric on the front, back and the arms. … Read more
Today’s near miss involves a driver who can’t wait for a fuel tanker to overtake a cyclist and so decides to pass between them.The incident occurred on the southbound A38 at Almondsbury in South Gloucestershire in September.“The tanker in the outside lane meant there wasn’t enough space for a safe pass, but this driver chose … Read more
The Archer Components D1x Trail brings wireless shifting to any bike with any mech and any number of gears. Initially designed for flat handlebars but with a drop-bar version on the way, there’s a big market here for users and bikes of all types – especially when wireless shifting usually costs three to four times … Read more
There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing, goes the old saying that always does the rounds at this time of year. After incredible developments in textiles over the past decade, there’s no reason to wear the wrong cycling clothing any more, so here’s a selection of the best winter cycling jackets … Read more
