James May has voiced his support for introducing 20mph speed limits in urban and residential areas, which he believes is “plenty fast enough”, while also arguing that a “change in attitude”, rather than new signage or infrastructure, is key to ending road sectarianism.The Grand Tour and former Top Gear presenter was speaking on BBC Radio … Read more
The Spoked training app uses data from recent rides and user input to generate training plans via an AI coach. This, combined with algorithms from scientific papers, removes the need for a real-life coach. There’s still some room for improvement, but this could be the future for getting a structured cycling plan.We all want to … Read more
There is, unbelievably, a subject more contentious in cycling circles than that of wearing a helmet… and ironically, for all of its friendly intentions, is the one most likely to lead to fisticuffs. It is the simple act of waving. Some people get very very angry about waving. Or to be more precise, not waving, and even … Read more
Dutch titanium bike manufacturer Van Nicholas has brought out a titanium balance bike, the Ventus JR, which the brand says “might even help children to ride better, and faster, much quicker, and for longer”. Without scientific research to back up the claim, admits Van Nicholas, the brand supposes that its balance bike, which comes with a full … Read more
A controversial bike hangar, which incited a furious backlash from outraged motorists in November when it was installed in a car parking space, has been removed by Brighton and Hove City Council after it was crushed and damaged over the weekend by a suspected “large vehicle”.The cycle hangar in Norfolk Square, one of 60 installed … Read more
Here are the very best items of cycle clothing that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2022. We have everything from shorts and tights to jerseys and jackets, with socks and shoes thrown in for good measure…How we made our selectionYou probably know the drill by now… Every month we choose the top bikes, components, accessories and clothing that … Read more
The Galibier GrandTour Foul Weather Gilet pairs perfectly with Galibier’s GrandTour Jacket and is an excellent piece of kit for tackling the worst of Britain’s winter weather. It’s one of the thickest gilets I’ve used and has quickly become a must-have for a winter wardrobe.> Buy now: Galibier GrandTour Foul Weather Gilet for £69.25 from GalibierGalibier created the GrandTour Foul … Read more
With the Basso Diamante SV, the company went back to the drawing board, and this is the result: an ultra-smooth, sleek aero machine, thanks to full internal cable routing and an exercise in hiding pretty much anything that pokes its head out into the wind. Some may mourn the ditching of the rim brake version, … Read more
It’s time to present the very best tyres for both road and gravel riding that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2022.We’ve separated tyres from the road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2022/23 awards simply because we’ve reviewed so many over the past 12 months and a significant number have performed extremely well.We’re covering both road and gravel … Read more
