On paper, the Gobik Cell Skin base layer ticks all the boxes. It ditches the typical t-shirt design idea for a panelled construction that wouldn’t look out of place in an Avengers movie, and the panels work well. Unfortunately the many seams between them don’t.The majority of these panels are Polartec Delta, a fabric which … Read more
“Sorry, what are we here for guys, coffee rides or winning the race?” Pfeiffer Georgi playfully chastises her Picnic PostNL teammates, as they prepare to set off on their final training ride before Paris-Roubaix. Everyone laughs, including Georgi herself, but you can tell the British rider is deadly serious.Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple … Read more
Tom Williamson is just about to head off on a 1-2 year around the world cycling trip just months after a heart procedure, and here’s the wooden bike from Zafi that he’ll be riding. 2026 cycling_tom Tom Williamson with Zafi bike (Image Credit: Tom Williamson) We’ll leave the bike for a bit and come back to … Read more
If you’re a lover of ornate lugs and highly decorated classic bikes, then this Rotrax Concours from the early 1950s should appeal enormously. There is barely a surface that hasn’t been engraved with the classic fleur-de-lis motif. Resplendent in its deep blue livery, the chrome, and red and white detailing stand out clearly, especially on … Read more
The Estarli G700 is a carbon fibre electric gravel bike that ticks many of the boxes in what is now an enduringly popular e-bike category. It’s pretty light and both its performance and the array of spec options Estarli offers is impressive.The majority of e-gravel bikes feature a lightweight rear hub motor and the G700 … Read more
The Scope R4 V2 45mm wheelset was designed from the ground up for road-focused riders wanting 28-30mm tubeless tyres on strong but comfortable hoops – and it certainly ticks all those boxes. They are pricey, but touches such as an invincible freehub and a sleek internally-nippled profile help justify the cost.Scope boasts that the R4’s … Read more
The Vibram XS Road Cleat is a unique offering: an alternative to a regular Look cleat, offering more grip on slippery surfaces and, well, they’re pink! Are they better than Look’s own Keo Grip Cleats, which cost much less? Marginally, but durability is still a bit of an issue.Anyone who’s shuffled along a slippery wet … Read more
Karrimor has long since been considered as a household name in the UK, but did you know the famous outdoor brand started out of a small family bike shop in Lancashire? This is the story of Karrimor’s humble rise and eventual fall into outside ownership, as told by Mike Parsons – the son of its … Read more
A road rage driver who viciously assaulted a cyclist in what a judge described as a “chilling” attack has had his 10-month prison sentence and five-year driving ban lifted – because the same judge ruled that Ireland’s jails are “too overcrowded”.Glenn Corcoran, aged 26 at the time, assaulted a 64-year-old cyclist following a verbal confrontation … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageBefore the bank holiday weekend begins, we’ve made sure to pick out some of the best cycling bargains so you’ll have some nice new wheels, kit or shades in time for the next long weekend… and thanks to Grand Tour Club’s massive … Read more
