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Best reflective cycling clothing and accessories 2026 — reflective vests, jackets, gloves + more to improve your visibility on the bike

This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Contents The best cycling reflectives Honourable mentions Things to know about reflective cycling gear Riding at dusk or after dark is almost unavoidable, whether you’re commuting … Read more

Raleigh’s parent company to repurpose used e-bike batteries with Dutch firm Refurb Battery

Cycling with earphones, yay or nay edition: Jeremy Vine panned for falling off bike and hitting pothole while wearing earbuds; Thibaut Pint-ot in the PSG Ultras; New Cervélo for Jumbo-Visma; Pogačar on for Track TT Olympics? + more on the live blog

Fizik Terra Artica GTX shoes

The Fizik Terra Artica GTX shoes are targeted at winter gravel and mountain bike riding in the muckiest of conditions. The Boa dial helps with dialling in your fit (but isn’t bi-directional) and they are roomy enough for a thick sock, depending on the width of your feet. Perfectly capable of being a road shoe … Read more

Rouvy revamped! Now with AI, new routes and easier navigation, we take a look at what’s changed

Think you know Rouvy? Well, think again, because this is Rouvy reloaded! If you’re into indoor cycling, you’ve probably heard of this popular training app. But, if you haven’t logged in for a while, get ready for a pretty big surprise. Rouvy has had some fairly hefty changes and is ready for 2024, so let’s … Read more

Giant Defy vs Canyon Endurace vs Lauf Uthald: Which of these endurance road bikes is the fastest in the real world?

The Giant Defy, the Canyon Endurace and the Lauf Uthald are three bikes designed for speed. We do hear that a lot… but unlike most bikes designed for speed, that might fall into the aero road bike category, these steeds are for you and me rather than uber-flexible professionals. They’re designed to be fast on your … Read more

Dooring – What is it, what does the law say and what should you do if it happens to you while cycling?

It’s something that’s happened to far too many cyclists (including four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome), and many cyclists dread it will happen to them, but it’s also a hazard that a large number of people who ride bikes may be unaware of until it’s too late – a driver or vehicle passenger opening a car door … Read more

Christmas gifts for discerning cyclists — what to buy for the pernickety pedaller in your life

Trying to find that perfect Christmas gift for the special cyclist in your life sometimes feels like being despatched by the ruler of the land to roam the farthest reaches of their empire, and not return until you’ve found the most beautiful intricate shiny trinket hand hewn and precious jewel inlaid by the most skilled … Read more

BBB UltraWear Zipperless Shoe Covers

The BBB UltraWear Zipperless Shoe Covers are a lightweight option for protection against the elements, with the added benefit of long ankle protectors, and – as the name says – no zips to worry about. Though not the outright warmest overshoes you can get, they still work for really cold days, but if it’s wet … Read more