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Polartec AirCore kit in action November 2025

Polartec’s new AirCore fabric ushers in new era for breathable, weatherproof cycling clothing that doesn’t employ PFAS chemicals. We look at some of the first garments to use it

With non-eco-friendly PFAS-based chemicals falling out of favour, cycle clothing manufacturers have had to look to other innovations to create high performing products. In Polartec’s new AirCore fabric, there's a smart new solution

Christmas gifts for cyclists 2024 – What not to buy a cyclist for Christmas v2

What not to buy a cyclist for Christmas — swerve these shoddy cycling gifts to avoid a festive faux pas

Last Christmas, you gave me a useless bike part. But the very next day, I gave it away. This year, to save me from tears, please give me something special

Gobik in style — the coolest new summer cycling clothing from Spanish innovators Gobik

We look at the new summer range of kit from Spain’s most exciting cycle clothing brand, Gobik

All I want for Christmas is… not this. Gifts not to buy for cyclists to avoid a festive faux pas

Not everything needs to have a bicycle on it. Presenting our annual guide to Christmas gifts you might want to consider not buying the cyclist in your life this year (or any year) with some old 'faves' and fresh cycling stinkers to avoid for 2023

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Starting next week: road.cc Recommends awards 2022/23

Of the hundreds of bikes, components, accessories and items of clothing we've reviewed over the past year, find out which are the very, very best

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Glove Island: trying out GripGrab’s new range (and plenty of garlic) on the Isle of Wight

VecchioJo gets his hands in some new things from GripGrab and nabs a nice ride on the Isle of Wight for good measure

Ukraine conflict set to impact cycle clothing market

With some major brands relying on production from Ukrainian factories, the war is likely to lead to supply problems later in the year

How to choose the perfect spring cycling wardrobe

Find out how to select the best clothing for whatever the weather throws your way, and why the fabrics you choose make all the difference

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Are world leaders “delusional” when it comes to active travel? COP26 discussed, plus how to layer up for winter riding on episode 12 of the road.cc Podcast

On the dozenth road.cc Podcast... why was cycling and walking not even on the main agenda at COP26? Carlton Reid talks to Simon about the recent UN climate summit

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Lotus reveals new bike range is in the pipeline as partnership with Jenson Button’s Léger brand announced

The new clothing collection and the Hope/Lotus British Cycling Olympic track bike are on show at this week's Goodwood Festival of Speed