“Resistant” landowners blocking 117 miles of traffic-free cycle routes as rural greenway plans held up for decades, new report finds

Landowners across the UK are blocking the delivery of 117 miles of traffic-free active travel routes, forcing locals to take matters into their own hands, according to campaigners behind a new toolkit designed to help rural communities push for greenways and active travel routes. This week a new toolkit was launched by active travel campaigner, journalist, … Read more

It’s Adventure Week on road.cc! Embrace exploration on the road and off it and get all the advice you need to plan your next cycling adventure

Adventure Week 2026

Even if you’re a roadie through and through who rides primarily in your local area, there’s always plenty of adventure to be had on two wheels. Throughout this week, we’ll be bringing you plenty of adventure-themed features, reviews, guides, travel diaries and blogs to inspire you to plan your next epic cycling adventure.  2025-wahoo-elemnt-roam-3-gps-bike-computer-routes.jpg (Image … Read more

Madison Roam Waterproof 25L Rack Top Bag

The Madison Roam Waterproof 25L Rack Top Bag is a simple roll-top bag that attaches to a separate Velcro pad, which is then strapped to the top of a traditional rear rack. It’s a simple design that lacks the finesse or tech-forward thinking of modern bikepacking – but then it’s totally waterproof, will fit pretty … Read more

Letters forwarded from Hell: Paris-Roubaix, in the words of the pros

Paris-Roubaix, they say, consists of hundreds, if not thousands, of untold stories. On Sunday, the television cameras may have focused on the thrilling battles at the front: Van Aert and Pogačar’s duel, Koch’s superbly executed coup, toppling the might of Visma, Van der Poel’s Arenberg meltdown and subsequent desperate, ultimately futile chase.But the Hell of … Read more