There sure will be fireworks and fiestas in Barcelona on 4th July, as that’s the day this year’s Tour de France kicks off with a 19.6km team time trial around the Catalan city. ‘Le Tour’ is the world’s biggest annual sporting event, and the absolute grandest of all bike races. It may indeed be a … Read more
Few tyre companies – if any – are as prominent in the public’s consciousness as Goodyear. From the fabled Goodyear blimp and the legendary winged foot logo, to being the most successful tyre brand in Formula One history and one of the largest tyre manufacturers in the world, Goodyear is often the first name people … Read more
New bikes, new wheels, new tyres and plenty more – there’s no shortage of fresh tech making its Tour de France debut in 2026. Here are the standout products to keep an eye on.Some of these products are brand new, while others have been around for a little longer. What they all have in common … Read more
Fifty years ago, on 4 July 1976, as Europe toiled through a historic, relentless period of intense heat, a new era was beginning at the Tour de France.On the ninth stage of that year’s Tour, an interregnum edition of the Grande Boucle sandwiched between the reigns of Merckx and Hinault, Lucien Van Impe and Joop … Read more
Travelling with a modern road bike has become a bit of a headache lately. With integrated cockpits and internal hydraulic hoses, the old days of simply ‘popping the bars off’ are long gone. This is exactly where the Shokbox Pro comes into its own. It is designed so that you can get from home to … Read more
The Muc-Off Collapsible Silicone Funnel does what it says on the tin. It works well, and it takes up less space than a non-collapsible funnel. It’s not expensive, though cheaper alternatives are available online.A funnel?“Why are you publishing a funnel review?” you might ask, which is closely related to, “Why is Muc-Off selling a funnel?” … Read more
Clothing manufacturer Le Col has entered administration following months of financial uncertainty.road.cc has seen emails sent to clients owed money by the business detailing the appointment of administrators last week. The administrators, from FRP Advisory Group, specialise in corporate restructuring, with one an expert in businesses in “distress.”In February Le Col were sold to American sports … Read more
Cannondale is leaving top-level cross-country racing, news that few mountain bike race fans, riders, and rival teams ever wanted or expected to hear. Late last week, the brand announced that 2026 would be its last year of sponsoring and fielding a top-level MTB factory racing team, something it has done since the early 1990s.This news … Read more
The H2O Audio TRI Run open-ear bone conduction headphones are the entry point in the American headphone manufacturer’s bone conduction line of products. They sit beneath the Tri 2 and the Tri 2 Pro, offering some of the same features as the more expensive models at a much lower price point. We’ve previously tested the … Read more
