Starting Monday: road.cc Bike of the Year 2020/21 awards

With 2021 upon us, it’s nearly time for the road.cc Bike of the Year awards. Every year at this time we reveal the best bikes that we’ve reviewed over the previous 12 months, and starting on Monday (11th January 2021) we’ll be presenting awards in several different categories:• Road Superbike of the Year • £1,000 and Under … Read more

Le Col Pro Aqua Zero Long Sleeve Jersey

The Le Col Pro Aqua Zero Long Sleeve Jersey isn’t quite what it says on the tin, but it’s still a very good thermal top that offers excellent breathability.I’m a big fan of thermal long-sleeve jerseys. I find them useful during pretty much the whole year, from wearing under a rain jacket in the depths … Read more

Amp Human offers skin-applied bicarb to support training

A lotion from US company Amp Human that’s said to deliver the electrolyte sodium bicarbonate to working muscles in order to support hard training and fast recovery is now available in the UK. The idea is that PR Lotion is applied before each workout to neutralise lactic acid in muscles, allowing you to push harder and train for longer.2021 Amp Human PR … Read more

Bontrager SSR Multisport Shoes

Bontrager SSR Multisport bike shoes are perfect all-rounders with enough pedalling efficiency in the saddle and enough grip by foot to keep everyone happy. If you’re the kind of person who takes to the road or trail with SPD pedals, these are comfy and thoroughly – if quietly – competent.Over the course of 2020 I … Read more