To really achieve success, you need to focus on the details. That’s why the modern world is filled with phrases like ‘sweating the small stuff’, or ‘marginal gains’, or even why the book Atomic Habits has been such a hit.So when it comes to a racing bike’s carbon wheels, any brand that calls itself Particle … Read more
Canyon have been very, very, clever cookies. This is the new Endurace CF SLX, which is like the bike that Canyon launched at the spring classics, but much more affordable. The one we’ve got in for review, the CF SLX 8 model with Ultegra Di2 shifting, actually costs a little less than its predecessor.I personally … Read more
The Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro is an excellent smart watch which builds on previous Huawei/Honor watches and brings everything together very neatly in a package that it’s hard not to be very impressed with.Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro – build qualityThe GT 6 Pro feels like a premium bit of kit. The body is … Read more
Katie Archibald has announced her retirement from professional cycling, drawing the curtain on a decorated 13-year career on the track.The Scot won a total of 31 major championship titles, including Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Gold, with her final medals coming at the European Championships in February.Announcing her decision, 32-year-old Archibald said “I love racing … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageFrom aero-optimised helmets and smart cooling systems to on-bike storage and budget-friendly bib shorts, here’s the latest new cycling tech in for review at road.cc Towers. As always, we’ll run through some sneak previews while our reviewers put them through their paces, with … Read more
The Brighton Naked Bike Ride has been postponed due to safety concerns following the announcement of an anti-racism march announced to counter-act a protest by the far-right.The 2026 ride was due to take place on Saturday 13th June and would have marked the 20th anniversary of the event through the city. However, following a planned … Read more
Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been seen arguing on the streets of Central London with a fellow cyclist who accused him of jumping multiple red lights.The actor, best known for his roles in Sherlock, The Imitation Game and Doctor Strange was filmed last week dismounting his bike and approaching a fellow commuter. The other cyclist, … Read more
The Santini Alpha Sleeveless Baselayer sounds counterintuitive on paper – it’s a sleeveless fleece base layer for winter – but it proves its worth on the road. After a full winter it’s become my go-to layer for pretty much everything from mild autumn mornings to properly cold winter days, and that versatility is its greatest … Read more
