Adam Dickinson

I ride bikes because I love the road. Not racing. Not chasing numbers. Just the simple satisfaction of turning pedals for hours and seeing where a good stretch of tarmac leads. Bike & Road grew out of that love — the kind that comes from long rides, quiet roads, and the feeling that cycling, at its best, is less about performance and more about experience.

Longest Cycle Journeys Ever

EPIC ADVENTURES: The Longest Cycle Journeys Ever Taken

Epic adventures that pushed the limits of endurance and exploration. Check out the longest cycle journeys ever taken. Cycling can mean many things. For some, it’s a weekend escape. For others, it’s racing, training, or commuting. But for a handful of extraordinary riders, cycling has meant something much bigger journeys that span continents, decades, and […]

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Best Roads to Cycle in Cornwall

The Best Roads to Cycle in Cornwall

Wild coastlines, brutal climbs, quiet lanes, and some of the most dramatic road riding in the UK. Here are some of the best roads to cycle in Cornwall, England. Cornwall isn’t gentle. It’s not flat. It’s not predictable. And it absolutely does not ease you in. But if you want dramatic coastal views, savage, punchy

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Best Roads to Cycle in Essex

The Best Roads to Cycle in Essex

Rolling countryside, coastal miles, and quiet lanes made for long, fast rides. Here are the best roads to cycle in Essex, England. Essex doesn’t always get the same cycling spotlight as Surrey or the Lake District, but that’s exactly why it’s brilliant. Wide open skies, surprisingly quiet B-roads, long flat stretches for tempo riding, gentle

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Best Roads to Cycle in Surrey

The Best Roads to Cycle in Surrey

Scenic climbs, green lanes, and classic routes for road cyclists in and around Surrey. Here are the best roads to cycle in Surrey, England. Surrey, with its rolling hills, leafy lanes, and proximity to London, is one of the most popular cycling counties in England. From classic climbs up Box Hill to uninterrupted green corridors

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Giant Trinity Advanced Pro Review

Giant Trinity Advanced Pro Review: Race-Ready Speed with Triathlon Comfort

The Giant Trinity Advanced Pro review covers Giant’s premium triathlon and time-trial bike, designed for athletes who want a fast, efficient, and confidence-inspiring machine for triathlons, time trials, and long solo efforts. This isn’t just a time-trial bike. It’s a purpose-built aero weapon that’s equally capable in sprint tri events, half-Ironman distance races, and long

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Giant TCR Advanced SL review

Giant TCR Advanced SL Review: A Lightweight and Race-Ready Weapon

The Giant TCR Advanced SL review covers one of the most accomplished performance road bikes in Giant’s lineup, built to excel in racing, fast group rides, hill climbs, and spirited weekend efforts. It sits at the top of the TCR family, offering a balance of lightweight responsiveness, precise handling, and real-world performance that few bikes

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Giant TCR Advanced Pro review

Giant TCR Advanced Pro Review: Lightweight, sharp, and race-capable

The Giant TCR Advanced Pro review covers a bike that sits near the top of Giant’s renowned TCR race family. It’s built around a premium Advanced carbon frame and designed for riders who want serious performance without compromise, whether that’s blasting up climbs, attacking on rolling terrain, or racing with a fast group. This is

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Giant Propel Advanced SL Review

Giant Propel Advanced SL Review: Precision Aero Performance without Compromise

The Giant Propel Advanced SL review covers one of the most accomplished aero road bikes on the market, blending aerodynamic efficiency, race-ready responsiveness, and everyday rideability. It’s designed for riders who want speed on the road, in breakaways, and over competitive group rides, without sacrificing refinement or comfort entirely. Whether you’re on rolling terrain, flat

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Bianchi Infinito CV Disc 105 Di2 Review

Bianchi Infinito CV Disc 105 Di2 Review: Comfort with Electronic Drivetrain

The Bianchi Infinito CV Disc 105 Di2 review covers one of the most compelling endurance road bikes in its class, blending classic Italian design, long-distance comfort, and modern performance tech into one well-balanced package. It sits in the sweet spot of the Infinito range: more refined and capable than the base XE models, but more

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Bianchi Infinito XE 105 Di2 review

Bianchi Infinito XE 105 Di2 Review: Built for Serious Road Mileage

The Bianchi Infinito XE 105 Di2 2x12sp Fulcrum Racing 918 DB bike sits right at the sweet spot of modern endurance road cycling. It combines Bianchi’s long-distance-focused carbon frame with Shimano’s latest 12-speed electronic shifting, delivering comfort, precision, and efficiency in one well-balanced package. Let’s explore more in this honest Bianchi Infinito XE 105 Di2

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Bianchi Infinito XE Review

Bianchi Infinito XE Review: Endurance Comfort Meets Sporty Performance

The Bianchi Infinito XE review covers a road bike designed to bring Bianchi’s endurance road performance to more riders. It sits below the premium Infinito CV in the lineup, offering similar geometry and long-distance capability — but at a more accessible price. This is a bike built for riders who want comfort, efficiency, and real

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Bianchi Oltre Pro Ultegra Di2 Review

Bianchi Oltre Pro Ultegra Di2 Review: Aero Performance with Pro-Level Technology

The Bianchi Oltre Pro Ultegra Di2 review covers a bike that sits in the heart of Bianchi’s aero race lineup, positioned just below the flagship Oltre RC but firmly in elite performance territory. It combines aggressive aerodynamic shaping, electronic shifting, and race-ready stiffness into a bike built for speed above everything else. This is not

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Bianchi Oltre Review

Bianchi Oltre Review: Speed, Precision, and Unmistakable Style

The Bianchi Oltre review covers a bike that is the brand’s flagship aero race platform. A bike designed for pure speed, aggressive riding, and professional-level performance. Built with aerodynamic efficiency, stiffness, and race geometry at its core, the Oltre represents Bianchi’s answer to the modern aero road bike category. From WorldTour racing to elite amateur

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Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Review

Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Review: Classic Bike with Italian Heritage

The Bianchi Via Nirone 7 review covers a bike that is one of the most recognisable entry-level road bikes in cycling. Named after the Milan street where Bianchi was founded, this bike represents the gateway into the brand’s legendary racing heritage, blending comfort, reliability, and approachable performance. It’s not designed to win races. It’s designed

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the history of Bianchi bikes

The History of Bianchi Bikes: The World’s Oldest Bicycle Brand

Few names in cycling carry the same weight, prestige, and heritage as Bianchi. Founded in the 19th century and still producing world-class bikes today, Bianchi is not just a manufacturer — it is a defining force in the history of modern cycling. From pioneering bicycle innovation in the 1800s to dominating Grand Tours with legendary

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Cube Attain C62 SLX review

Cube Attain C62 SLX Review: Performance-Focused Carbon Endurance Riding

The Cube Attain C62 SLX review covers a road bike that sits near the top of Cube’s carbon endurance lineup, delivering a blend of lightweight performance, long-ride comfort, and modern electronic shifting. It’s designed for riders who want a bike that feels fast, responsive, and refined, but still comfortable enough for long days in the

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Cube Attain C62 SL review

Cube Attain C62 SL Review: Lightweight Carbon Endurance Comfort

The Cube Attain C62 SL review covers a road bike that sits in the upper-middle tier of Cube’s Attain carbon range, positioned between the entry carbon models and the premium SLX / SLT builds. It’s designed for riders who want the refined feel of a lightweight carbon frame, dependable performance components, and geometry that supports

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Cube Attain C62 Race review

Cube Attain C62 Race Review: Balanced Carbon Endurance Performance

The Cube Attain C62 Race review covers a road bike that is the carbon-framed sibling in Cube’s popular Attain range, designed for riders who want a lightweight feel, confident handling, and enduring comfort, but without jumping straight into ultra-premium or race-only road bikes. Built around Cube’s refined C:62 carbon frame, this machine balances compliance and

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Cube Attain C62 SLT Review

Cube Attain C62 SLT Review: A Refined Carbon Bike with Comfort and Capability

The Cube Attain C62 SLT review covers a road bike that sits at the top of Cube’s Attain range. A high-spec carbon endurance road bike designed for riders who want refined performance, premium components, and real-world comfort. Built around Cube’s advanced C:62 carbon frame, this bike brings lightweight feel, confident handling, and responsive performance to

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Cube Attain Pro Review

Cube Attain Pro Review: Entry-Level Road Bike that Makes Every Ride Feel Better

The Cube Attain Pro review covers a road bike that is the gateway to serious road cycling in the Attain lineup. A bike designed for riders who want everyday usability, confidence-boosting comfort, and dependable performance without breaking the bank. While it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of higher-tier models, it delivers exactly what

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