The Ciovita DriRelease Short Sleeve Baselayer is a comfortable garment, thanks to its soft fabric and irritation-free stitching. But while Ciovita claims that its base layer offers ‘excellent wicking’ and is good for both warm and cold conditions’, I found it was more effective for colder rides, the wicking not as effective as I’d hoped when … Read more
Whether we got one or not was another matter, but as youngsters many of us over a certain age wanted a bike for Christmas at some point during the pre-digital and internet era. After all, isn’t a bike the very meaning of Christmas? Be it a Chopper, a Chipper, a Grifter, a Burner, or even … Read more
The Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Handlebar Pack is a well-made, impressively waterproof and attractively priced bar bag. If you’re looking to go bikepacking on a budget or just want to add extra storage for day-to-day riding or commute, it’s a very good choice, and it held up well – and kept my kit dry – on both … Read more
It’s Christmas, and back for 2024 before we freewheel into 2025 is our festive edition of Five Cool Things. If you’re not familiar, well instead of us telling you/bragging about what we’ve got in for review like our regular Five Cool Things slot, this time it’s your chance to tell us what quality cycling-related gifts you got … Read more
Birmingham City Council has outlined its plans for a controversial cycling order in the city centre, with a consultation now stating that only those who ride in a “dangerous, careless or inconsiderate” manner will be fined — however, active travel campaigners have questioned the need for the action and called the PSPO a “waste of paper” as “enforcement … Read more
As 2024 soft pedals its way to the finish line, after being dropped early on in some strong crosswinds, we’ve gone all festive on the road.cc Podcast, as we gathered around the Christmas crackers and opened up the archives to dissect the biggest and barmiest stories from another momentous, and occasionally tumultuous, year in the … Read more
Velocio’s Thermal Bib Knicker is exceptionally comfortable and toasty warm – perfect for colder days in the saddle. With a low-bulk chamois, compressive fabrics and the brilliant FlyFree easy-pee design, they’ll appeal to fans of 3/4s for colder temperatures, though they don’t come cheap.> Buy now: Velocio Thermal Bib Knicker for £189 from VelocioNot sure … Read more
It’s Christmas, 1979. Pink Floyd were topping the charts with Another Brick in the Wall, and that was when Harry Quinn and his steel-tubed blues band came a calling for me.This was something of a life milestone for schoolboy Steve, as ever since I got my hands on the dropped bars and cheap plastic ribbon … Read more
Proposals for a children’s bike track in a park in Nelson have attracted criticism from some outraged residents, after a petition which attracted over 200 signatures claimed the track would lead to anti-social behaviour, parking issues, and the “disturbance of a tranquil area” due to the potential for an increased number of children riding bikes … Read more
