Bike & Road exists for riders who love the road as much as the bike.
Not racing, not chasing marginal gains, and not obsessing over watts or weight charts.
Just riding for hours, on good roads, at a pace that feels right.
Why Bike & Road Exists
Modern cycling can feel noisy.
Endless new gear, marketing claims and pressure to ride faster, harder, and more competitively — even if that’s not why you started cycling in the first place.
Bike & Road was created to cut through that noise.
This site is about real-world road cycling: long rides, quiet roads, comfort over time, and bikes that make you want to ride again tomorrow.
Whether you’re buying your first road bike, upgrading old gear, planning a long ride, or just daydreaming about better roads — Bike & Road is here to help.
What We Cover
Bike & Road focuses on four core areas:
🚴♂️ Road Bikes & Gear
Honest guides and buying advice for bikes, clothing, and equipment, with an emphasis on comfort, value, and long-term enjoyment.
🛣️ Roads & Rides
Inspiration for great rides, good roads, and the simple pleasure of covering distance on two wheels.
🧭 Practical Cycling Knowledge
Clear explanations of fit, gear choices, technology, and trends without jargon or pressure to buy the “latest and greatest.”
📱 Modern Cycling Tools
Thoughtful takes on cycling apps, trackers, and tech that genuinely improve the riding experience.
Our Philosophy
We believe:
- Most riders don’t need race bikes
- Comfort matters more than weight
- Endurance beats intensity for most people
- Good roads make better rides
- The best bike is the one you want to ride again tomorrow
Bike & Road isn’t anti-performance. It’s pro-reality.
How We Approach Reviews & Recommendations
Bike & Road is an independent publication.
Some articles may include affiliate links, which help support the site at no extra cost to you. These relationships do not determine what we recommend or how we write.
If something isn’t right for most riders, we’ll say so.
Trust matters more than hype.
Who Bike & Road Is For
Bike & Road is for:
- Road cyclists of all levels
- Riders who enjoy long days in the saddle
- Cyclists who value comfort, fit, and good roads
- Anyone who rides for the experience, not the podium
You don’t need to race, and you don’t need the lightest bike.
You just need a love for the road.
FOUNDER
ADAM DICKINSON
Bike & Road started from a love of long rides and quiet roads. Not records or races, just the satisfaction of turning pedals, discovering new roads, and coming home tired in the best possible way.
This site is a place to share those rides, the lessons learned along the way, and honest advice for cyclists who care more about enjoying the ride than chasing trends.
Join the Ride
Bike & Road is always growing.
If you have a road worth sharing, a question worth asking, or a ride that stayed with you — we’d love to hear from you.