Emily Tillett

2026 marks the 34th edition of the China Cycle. Held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the event has grown in size and popularity over the years, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the cycling industry. Asian manufacturing continues to dominate the cycling world, with Chinese factories now behind some of the most ... 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

Since the UK’s governing body for time trials introduced a separate road bike category in 2023, the format has continued to grow in popularity. It offers riders a way to compete without pitting themselves against time triallists with specific (and often expensive) TT bikes, that offer an aerodynamic advantage over their drop bar counterparts. From ... Read more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageThere are some standout cycling deals this week ,with savings across bikes, clothing and tools. Highlights include £900 off the Specialized Crux Comp gravel bike, big savings on cycling kit from Rapha and dhb, and Oakley Sphaera sunglasses for £109. Let’s get ... Read more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week we have a mix of tech, bikes and accessories in the road.cc HQ, out with our reviewers and awaiting full verdicts. These include Brompton’s recently released P Line folding bike, an e-bike conversion kit from Skarper, sunglasses from Rapha, plus an ... Read more

Rapha has updated its Brevet collection, introducing increased storage, a revised fit, a new chamois and updated reflective stripe detailing. Rapha says the updated collection offers a “performance edge” without compromising comfort, with a greater emphasis on the demands of ultra-racing. The range is available now, with prices starting at £16 for accessories and rising ... Read more

The emergence of 32-inch wheels in gravel racing is set to be tested at this year’s Unbound Gravel in Kansas, where the Scott RC Gravel 32″ prototype will make its competitive debut. Former winner Cameron Jones and ultra-distance specialist Robin Gemperle are racing Unbound 200 on the bike, which has already been ridden in development ... Read more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageWith Unbound Gravel kicking off today, we’ve scoured the web to find some of the best gravel riding deals available. Highlights include Zipp wheels with 32mm internal rims for under £1,000, 50mm race tyres from Schwalbe for £36.99 each, and a discounted ... Read more

The men’s Giro d’Italia ended yesterday in Rome, but on Saturday, Lorena Wiebes won the opening sprint of the women’s Giro before being disqualified later that evening for racing on an underweight bike – around 20g under the UCI’s 6.8kg minimum weight limit.Wiebes’ SD Worx-Protime team said in a statement that the Dutch rider used ... Read more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s a wheels and tyres special at road.cc HQ this week, with four premium wheelsets and a set of race-focused tyres arriving for testing. Covering everything from fast road riding and gravel adventures to sustainability-focused design, here are the previews ahead of our ... Read more