Both road bike and gravel bike clearances have ballooned in recent years, but the grey area between them remains. We’ve seen plenty of brands releasing bikes that claim to be neither gravel nor road lately, instead dubbing them ‘all-road’ bikes. So, what exactly is an all-road bike? Should you get one, and are they really the N+1 killers … Read more
MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has criticised a bike lane after a Freedom of Information request by a councillor found that 59 people have been injured on the Keynsham High Street’s “optical illusion” bike lane, with cyclists raising concerns for safety and fearing a fatal injury if no improvements are made.Keynsham South councillor Alan Hale found that … Read more
The Spatz Burnr 4 Season leg warmers are incredibly warm in dry conditions and superbly comfortable thanks to a seamless construction and lack of zips. They stay exactly where they should without feeling restrictive, but do have limited wet-weather performance, and price-wise they’re towards the top end of the market.For more options, check out our … Read more
Silca Ultimate Graphene Spray Wax is a sprayable liquid frame protector that contains graphene and offers around 12 months of protection, with a formidable 9H hardness rating. Unlike professional graphene coatings it’s very easy to apply, and is relatively good value – although it’s still very expensive.Silca’s Step 3, or ‘Seal’ stage as it’s also … Read more
If you’re planning to ride your bike this summer – whether for sport or fun – life will be a whole lot better if you’re wearing a pair of the best cycling bib shorts.A good pair of cycling bib shorts is the most important item in a cyclist’s wardrobe. Find the right pair for you with this definitive road.cc guide. … Read more
Oxford City Council has signed up to the Construction Logistics and Safety Standard (CLOCS) requiring developers of construction sites to plan their HGV journeys to avoid busy or high risk areas, such as around schools at home time.The council hopes the measure will tackle cycling fatalities, four of which have been caused by collisions involving HGVs being … Read more
