Category: Tips

Road bikes are what we’re all about here at road.cc – the clue’s in the name! – and here are the very best that we reviewed in 2020. First up, the rules. Bikes must fulfil these criteria to be considered in this category: 1. They must have been tested on road.cc during 2020 (earlier reviews that were republished in 2020 […]

A number of residents have lodged objections to a planned cycleway in the Forest of Dean. Among the concerns raised about the 5.8km Dean Forest Greenway Project are that it will result in drug-taking, nudity and “incursions into woodland by thrill seekers”. The President of Royal Dean Forest Cycling Club said he believes the planned […]

Available in three colour options, the (deeeeep breath) Fat Lad At The Back Women’s Fearless Fabulous Female Midweight Thermal Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey (exhale) is a cosy thing made from a soft touch, super-stretchy fabric. While it comes in everything from 34″ to 50″ chest sizes and is reasonably priced – and wildly styled – […]

“New terrain, same philosophy”; the Palta is Basso’s solution for those looking to steer off the constraints of paved roads, while staying faithful to their own traditions and values for the road. Those of quality craftsmanship, long lasting performance and a ride quality that is begging for speed. Just with slight adaptations for the versatile […]

In 2020 we tested loads of ebikes, and we’ve spent the festive period mainlining mince pies and sherry and picking out the very best of them: welcome to ebiketips’ Bike of the Year awards! First things first: for a bike to be featured in our Bike of the Year awards, we have to have reviewed […]

Hope’s Centre Lock Lockring is easily the most affordable bling upgrade you can make to your bike. Machined here in the UK then hard-anodised in a choice of six colours, for eight quid a go they are great value too. Hope Technology in Lancashire has been churning out beautiful CNC-machined bike parts for years, and […]

A Briton living in Germany has complained that Planet X is not removing UK value added tax (VAT) from its prices for EU customers in the wake of Brexit. The initial price quoted on the brand’s website remains the same for customers on the continent, even though there is no UK VAT to be paid […]

The Passport Lug-Kage is a three-bolt bikepacking fork rack a fork that’s light, simple and very handy. The velcro straps might not be the best, but at this price its hard to grumble.​ The Lug-Kage fits the Anything mounts that are becoming increasingly popular on gravel and adventure bikes. The cage is made from 6mm […]

Over 1.4 million more children rode their bikes during the first lockdown in 2020, according to Sport England’s annual Active Lives Children and Young People survey. British Cycling welcomed the news and pointed to the reduced traffic on the roads at that time, arguing it highlighted how changing the environment can have a transformational impact […]

The Castelli Prosecco Tech Women’s short sleeve base layer is a warm, super-soft layer that’s great for chilly winter rides. The fit won’t be for everyone – it’s best for long-bodied or tall riders – and its price will put many off too. This base saw plenty of use under Castelli’s own road gear and […]