The updated Giant Surge Pro road shoes are a marked improvement over the previous version – and I was very impressed with those when I reviewed them back in 2023. If you’d asked me on day one of testing though, I would have given you a different answer.Slipping on these new models I found the … Read more
Temple Cycles, the Bristol-based company known for its steel frames and durability, is to close its shop and cease bike manufacturing after 12 years, four years after more than 1200 investors raised £1.35 million in crowdfunding.In an email to investors seen by road.cc, founder and CEO Matthew Mears said, “You put your money and trust … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included in this articleJust six things earned road.cc Recommends badges in October… which to be honest is a bit of a relief, because it does make things easier for our tech editor Mat as he tirelessly compiles our annual road.cc Recommends awards! A Ti bike, a … Read more
Gravel rides can be seriously tough with long, exposed roads, technical climbs, loose surfaces and some absolutely crazy descents. When you’re riding for hours at a time, often in the middle of nowhere, there are plenty of things that can make the difference between having a brilliant day out, or wishing you’d stayed at home.> … Read more
Garmin has teamed up with navigation app Waze to give motorists real-time alerts when cyclists are riding nearby, using location data shared from compatible Garmin Edge bike computers and smartwatches. The new feature will display a moving cyclist icon on the Waze app’s map to warn drivers of a rider’s presence and hopefully improve safety.If … Read more
All the time, we see brands touting new gels, snacks, and drinks that they claim will help riders perform at their very best. With such strong performance messaging, it’s easy to believe that proper nutrition isn’t for the average rider – but in our experience, that’s very wrong. Here’s how to eat and stay fuelled … Read more
Dockless e-bike hire company Voi has withdrawn from the London Borough of Ealing whilst claiming the council conducted an “unfair” and “informal” licencing process. The withdrawal ends weeks of escalating words and action that have been seen as emblematic of the capital’s “Wild West” system of e-bike regulation.Having operated in Ealing since May 2025, the … Read more
After riding their bikes around the world for four months, battling through stifling humidity, downpours, and freezing temperatures, contending with puncture-friendly roads, stray dogs, bison, and dealing with long days, aggressive drivers, and an ill-timed collarbone break (caused by one of those aggressive drivers), it turns out Amy and Kyle Hudson still quite like cycling. … Read more
When the gravel gets wet, traction is harder to come by, and while the tyres you’ve been riding through the summer are fast, fast without traction isn’t fast at all. As we get deeper into winter, a quick change of tyres can help your bike eke out the most grip from the trail as possible, … Read more
