Many of you who have taken part in Rapha’s annual Festive 500 challenge will be getting your final rides in in today (weather permitting) to get up to that magic 500km mark… not so for road.cc and off.road.cc reviewer Matt Page, who set off a stroke after midnight on Christmas Eve, and returned 500km and … Read more
The Dashel Urban cycle helmet has a unique style and comes in many colours. It exceeds the CE standard for safety testing, and the magnetic Fidlock clasp is neat, though as there’s no adjustable cradle getting the right fit can be tricky.If your riding is primarily in the city, the Dashel Urban is a standout … Read more
The Ardennes Socks from Galibier are super soft and cosy enough for everything but the coldest winter ride. They come in a range of colours too.The Ardennes are some of the most comfortable socks I have every worn. The material is really soft, and they just feel lovely when you pull them on.I’ve done some … Read more
If you believe the PR, every new bike that’s launched is lighter than the previous version, stiffer than its rivals, and more aerodynamically efficient than anything already out there, and there’s always an impressive-sounding statistic to prove the point. 2020 Specialized Tarmac SL7 – riding 3 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) In July, Specialized said that … Read more
A meme did the rounds on social media last week with a picture of the Queen, sitting at her desk with carefully placed family photos ready to deliver her annual Christmas Day message, and the caption – we’ll paraphrase here – “Where does one start?” Where indeed. This has been a year unlike any other … Read more
My feelings of impeding doom are entirely different to the last time there was an apocalyptic global threat.> Jo Burt: I don’t know where I’m goingBeing of a certain age I can vividly remember the Cold War and the constant dark menace of potential mutually assured destruction. There was the perpetual fear that someone would … Read more
The R+1 Alto from UK brand Vielo is one of the most beautiful bikes I ever had the pleasure of riding. Its comfort levels are quite simply stunning for such a performance-orientated bike, while the handling is impeccably smooth and direct. The biggest shocker for me, though, is just how well the 1x gearing works … Read more
The Fat Lad At The Back Women’s Winter Thermal Padded Cycling Tights offer excellent cold weather comfort and good looks to those in larger sizes than a UK12. They’re not a bad price either.If you’re larger than a UK14 it’s difficult to get good quality, performance cycling kit. Love or hate the name, Fat Lad … Read more
