On the afternoon of 30 June 2006, around two kilometres outside Malaucène, Nicole Cooke – one of Britain’s greatest ever bike racers – launched arguably the most audacious, most panache-filled attack of her illustrious career.Wearing the leader’s yellow jersey of the Grande Boucle Féminine – the watered-down successor to the long-gone women’s Tour de France … Read more
If you’ve ever winced after a long ride because your saddle felt like an instrument of torture, you’ll probably understand the appeal of finding something more comfortable. After all, conventional bike saddles don’t exactly look inviting. They’re narrow, firm and, to the uninitiated, seem completely at odds with comfort.So, what if we simply borrowed the … Read more
The Deda Superzero RS Carbon Bars blend traditional handlebar shaping with modern carbon construction. The shape will appeal to traditionalists, but with an aerodynamic profile and stiffness that are only possible with carbon manufacturing.The Superzero RS Carbon is available in four widths from 40cm to 46cm, all measured from outside to outside. This differs from … Read more
For one reason or another, you’ll eventually contaminate your brake pads and rotors. Usually, this’ll mean that you’ll need to replace them to regain solid and silent braking performance. But what if I told you that contaminated brakes could be fixed?Your bike uses a whole host of lubricants to make it work properly. Bearings are … Read more
All it took was some absent-minded scrolling on the BBC’s website to crack the biggest e-bike mystery of 2026.Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicFor weeks, the staff at the Birmingham Bike Foundry had tried in vain to track … Read more
This doesn’t feel right. We’ve come down the same road again, turned left again, and once again and are heading towards the same hill we rode up just ten minutes ago… the same hill that averages an unfriendly 17% over its short one kilometre length. We stop to jab at our Garmins and double check … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageOur busy reviewers put a huge range of bikes, kit and tech through their paces during a warm and dry July, with five bikes spanning road, electric, gravel, aero and touring machines receiving top marks, plus standout cycling kit, tech and books.11 products … Read more
Iconic British bike brand Raleigh could be set to enter administration after its parent company began insolvency proceedings this week, following a turbulent few years for the historic Nottingham-based company and its owners.On Wednesday, Accell Group, the Dutch parent company of Raleigh, Babboe, Lapierre, and a host of other cycling brands, announced that it was … Read more
The Castelli Espresso 2 Men’s Bibshort strikes an impressive balance between comfort and performance. The excellent Progetto X2 pad and supportive, compressive fit makes them perfect for long rides and harder training efforts alike.Castelli’s aim is for these to be your favourite shorts for everything but race days, and I tested them on everything from … Read more
