Mirror, mirror on the wall, which road is the steepest of them all? While there are lots of horrendously sharp off-road sections, cobbled byways and paths in the world, in this article we’ve selected some of the most infamous cycling climbs one can tackle on a humble road bike, ranging from the savagely short and sharp … Read more
Go Outdoors, which operates 75 stores across the UK, has announced an apprenticeship scheme that it hopes will help address what it terms a nationwide shortage of bicycle mechanics in England.Run in partnership with Activate Cycle Academy, the new work-based scheme will be open to staff working in Go Outdoors branches in England.It will train people to … Read more
A “crackpot conspiracy theory” that misrepresents the urban planning concept of the 15-minute city led to the government slashing funding for active travel and pledge to review measures aimed at curbing the use of private motor vehicles, it has emerged.The Guardian’s Peter Walker reports that documents obtained by the Transport Action Network (TAN), which has … Read more
It’s time to reveal the best road and gravel bike wheels that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2023.This year, we’ve again given wheels their own special category in our awards because we’ve reviewed so many amazing ones, and the quality has been high. Brands are always seeking to make their road wheels lighter and/or more aero and we’ve seen … Read more
Pretty much anyone who rides a bike in Britain’s towns and cities will know the feeling – you’re approaching a point in the road where the carriageway narrows to create a pinch point due to a traffic island and hear a driver rev their car’s engine behind you before choosing that exact point to overtake.That’s … Read more
The Reserve 40/44 wheelset shows that going wide and not so deep can still be relatively aero and versatile. They’re a good set of all-rounders that work in loads of conditions, and with a low weight are certainly responsive when you ask them to be.Read our guide to the best road bike wheels for more … Read more
If you’re looking for the most distinctive bike in the pro peloton, EF Pro Cycling’s Cannondale SuperSix EVO has to be in with a big shout. The one pictured belongs to none other than the super-talented Colombian Rigoberto Urán, a rider who has won stages in all three Grand Tours. Let’s delve into what makes … Read more
