For riders who want to keep their kit organised and accessible, saddlebags and top tube bags are a simple way to carry your essentials without the need for racks. Mounted beneath the saddle or along the top tube, they’re ideal for tools, spares, snacks and extra kit, while freeing up space in your jersey pockets. … Read more
The DexShell Thermafit 3.0 gloves are lightweight, comfy and withstand a decent amount of rain. Whilst not being cycling-specific gloves, they are perfect for functional riding and perform as well as several significantly more expensive options from leading cycling clothing specialists.The Thermafit 3.0s resemble everyday knit gloves rather than ‘serious’ winter cycling kit – indeed … Read more
Protective wands have been installed on a cycle lane in the centre of Boscombe – four years after residents and councillors complained that the infrastructure in the Bournemouth suburb was being constantly “abused” by motorists illegally parking in it.In 2023, several local cyclists started campaigning for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole (BCP) Council to clamp down … Read more
Cycling with a backpack is an easy, convenient way to carry your essentials. While panniers remain a classic option for bike-mounted storage, backpacks are perfect for commuting to the office or running errands thanks to their simplicity. There are many backpacks specifically designed for cycling, and the best combine durability, comfort, and functionality. They also … Read more
Having ridden my gravel bike in lovely places like Girona, the US, and Wales, my local gravel can feel a bit, well, lacking. But how bad is it really? I thought we’d find out by playing a little game of the road is lava.I was to start in the gloriously-named village of Nether Wallop, with … Read more
SRAM has called for the cycling industry to have a “seat at the table” alongside riders, teams, and race organisers, as the components giant’s ongoing battle with the UCI over its planned gear restriction trial hits the appeals court in Belgium.On Wednesday, a public hearing took place at the Markets Court in Brussels concerning the … Read more
So, you want to go on a cycling holiday without taking your bike on the plane this summer? Flying with a bike is fraught with risk, and there’s also the environmental concern – both of those were factors in our parent company deciding road.cc would no longer fly to attend product launches. The no-fly movement … Read more
Revered by his peers and dot watchers alike for his relentless long-distance endurance and speed on a bike, British ultra cyclist Angus Young is one of the best in the game when it comes to insanely challenging off-road epics.The big-bearded southerner may seem like a gentle giant off the bike, but when you put two … Read more
With the gravel-directed reorganisation of its clipless pedal range, Look has been thinking very hard about what gravel is, because let’s face it, it’s one blurry genre. Now unveiling its new C85 Cezal platform, the brand claims the bike tears up the rule book with another that blends the characteristics of road and mountain bikes.When … Read more
2026 has already been packed with huge stories, from Avinox‘s takeover last week to 32″ wheels and Maxxis has added fuel to the fire, unveiling a new range of five tyres, including one specific to gravel.Love it or hate it, 32″ wheels look to be here for the long haul. Until now, it’s been a … Read more
