Sponsored

Some of the articles you’ll see on road.cc are labelled as sponsored. Sponsored content is content that a third party client – usually the brand or company that’s featured in the article – has paid us to produce. We don’t accept commissions for sponsored content on the site unless we believe the subject matter will be of genuine interest to our readers. We retain full editorial control of all the sponsored content on road.cc: the sponsor will have a say in what’s covered in a sponsored article, but not control or sign off on what we write.

Sponsored content is created by the road.cc editorial team and promoted through our usual channels. All sponsored content on road.cc is written to the same editorial standards as the rest of the site.

No reviews on road.cc are sponsored.

If you have any questions about sponsored content on road.cc, you can email sponsoredcontent@road.cc

From smart phones to smart inner tubes — how Tubolito has revolutionised the bicycle inner tube Sponsored

We talk to Tubolito's founder about how his company's unique high-tech TPU construction has made the humble inner tube lighter, tougher and smarter

Merlin Dealclincher Takeover – 47% off Shimano Ultegra chainsets, huge Sportful discounts, Orro, Wilier, Castelli and more Sponsored

Top deals from top brands on wheels, bikes, bib shorts, chainsets, helmets, shoes, jerseys everything you need to ride into spring on a discount

Sportive Breaks Stelvio Competition Jan 2023 – 1.jpg

Competition now closed Win entry and accommodation for the Stelvio Weekender worth £849! Sponsored

Our latest mega competition winner will be heading out to Italy for four nights to take on the legendary Stelvio in either June or September for a cycling trip of a lifetime

Keep bike fit over winter! Turbo trainer set-ups for all budgets Sponsored

With the help of road.cc’s Dave Atkinson and Jamie Williams, we look at a range of Tacx turbo trainers to see how you can keep spinning in comfort this winter

Coffee and ride with Komoot – Simon Italy

Coffee & ride with komoot: Simon’s Spritz cycle on the Venetian Lagoon Sponsored

Four Ferries and a Bike Ride makes for a memorable day trip from La Serenissima

5 big questions about home strength training for cyclists answered Sponsored

Gymera, the world’s first ‘playful smart home gym’, has just launched on Kickstarter. We look at why this all-in-one home workout station could be just right for cyclists

Essential cycling tools and accessories you need to fix any problem Sponsored

Whether it’s getting air in your tyres before you leave home, keeping air in your tyres on the road or making sure your bike is working right, Topeak will keep you riding

Competition now closed Winners announced for our competition to win £500 worth of Nalini clothing bundles Sponsored

Nalini's UK distributor are giving away £500 worth of the legendary brand's latest cycling clothing... be sure to enter for your chance to win one of three amazing prizes

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Comment to win! Bag a hamper of goodies from Ere Research worth £180 by leaving a comment on this article Sponsored

Simply leave a comment on this article and you could head into Chrimbo with an £180+ hamper of kit from Ere Research, including new tyres, bar tape, end plugs and a waterbottle

435

How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines Nov 2022

How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines Sponsored

Bavarian brand Cube is one of the youngest and most dynamic global cycling companies to make bikes for all. We take a closer look at how it's done

How to balance indoor and outdoor riding for maximum fitness gains Sponsored

With the help of Garmin and Tacx, we take a look at how you can try to maximise your fitness by mixing indoor sessions with outdoor rides

Win a Castelli jacket for completing this survey! Survey now closed Sponsored

Fancy winning a Castelli Perfetto ROS 2 jacket worth £245? Just tell us why you buy the kit you do...

Coffee & Ride with komoot: Ryan’s daunting yet delightful day in the Dromara Hills Sponsored

This month’s route features lots of stunning steep and quiet climbs, ferociously fast descents, delicious bakes, and the odd Marian apparition – what more could you possibly want?

Essential winter clothing with Castelli Sponsored

With the clocks going back, winter is definitely here, which means your cycle clothing decisions have never been more crucial. So, with the help of Castelli, here’s how to make the perfect kit choices for the months ahead

A few hours around the Gower: Jamie’s coffee & ride on the stunning South Wales coastline Sponsored

This route traverses Britain's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in beaches, hills and of course an all important coffee stop

One for all, and all for fun – four of the best gravel bikes from Ribble Sponsored

Want a bike that can do it all – from commuting, to cycle touring, to trails, to fast road riding? Then we have the answer: you want a gravel bike

Which bike lights do I need? 8 perfect choices for the 4 most common requirements Sponsored

The bike light market can be difficult to navigate with so many brands, so many power outputs, and just so many options. But with the help of Moon lights, we’ve simplified things to make sure you only buy exactly what you need

Topeak – great kit for every type of rider – October 2022

Topeak – great kit for every type of rider… but which one are you? Sponsored

Cyclists might all share a common love of bikes, but we also all have our own unique approaches and eccentricities. Luckily, Topeak will welcome you with great kit, no matter how demanding or quirky you are

6 fab fabric technologies for comfortable autumn cycling Sponsored

We look at some of the best cycling clothing for all weathers this autumn, and see how the fabrics you choose can make your ride experience all the better

Coffee & Ride with komoot: Simon’s South of France Sizzler Sponsored

From Nice to Cap d’Antibes and back – with lots of yachts, villas, and a rear flat at the halfway point

This new komoot feature will change your gravel route planning FOREVER! Sponsored

komoot's new Trail View feature lets you get a sneak peek at off-road sections before you ride them! It's perfect for creating brilliant gravel and off-road routes. Why not check it out?

Why Silca is at the cutting edge of cycle tech Sponsored

We speak to Josh Poertner, owner of legendary brand Silca, about how the company is leading the way on some mind-blowing technology

Closed! We name the winner for our Hunt Aerodynamicist Carbon Disc Wheelset competition Sponsored

Hunt competition is now closed and we can now announce the Winner! is it you? check below.

How to upgrade your wheels and revolutionise your ride Sponsored

A better wheelset can make even a familiar bike feel like a brand-new machine. We look at how Elitewheels’ carbon wheel range is perfect for road or gravel, and at a price that might surprise you

London Amsterdam ride komoot Canal Cycle Path

London to Paris overrated? Try cycling from London to Amsterdam instead Sponsored

Finishing in one of the most bike-friendly cities on earth, this route gets better and better the further you get towards the finish

Winner announced for the Mason Definition OR Bokeh frameset competition! Sponsored

We have a Winner for the Mason Definition or Bokeh gravel frameset! Have you been lucky? Check the article below to see

Viva la Vuelta! The third Grand Tour of the season kicks off on Friday – keep up with the action on GCN+ Sponsored

As Primož Roglič aims for an unprecedented fourth straight Vuelta a España title, make sure you catch all the brutally steep climbs and exhilarating sprints over the next three weeks with a GCN+ subscription

2022 Bike at bedtime Muc-off Rourke custom

Muc-Off Best of British: take a look at our charity raffle winner’s stunning custom bike Sponsored

This custom Rourke build has helped raise a whole heap of money for CALM

Train smarter: how cycling analytics can improve your form on the bike Sponsored

You can train harder and you can train faster, but if you really want to improve you need to train smarter. Here’s how the FormBeat cycling-focused mobile app could revolutionise your form

How to put an end to pesky puncture headaches on the road or trail Sponsored

Whether you’re riding on asphalt or gravel, using the right kit for puncture prevention and repair makes a cyclist's life so much easier. Peaty’s have just what you need