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.

Best Roads to Cycle in the UK

The Best Roads to Cycle in the UK

Quiet lanes, dramatic landscapes, and roads that feel made for bicycles. Let’s check out the best roads to cycle in the UK. The UK doesn’t have the height of the Alps or the endless sun of southern Europe, but it has something just as valuable for road cyclists: an extraordinary variety packed into a small […]

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The Best Roads to Cycle in Switzerland

The Best Roads to Cycle in Switzerland

Where engineering, landscape, and riding rhythm meet. Here are the best roads to cycle in Switzerland. Switzerland doesn’t just have great cycling roads. It has some of the best-built roads in the world. The tarmac is immaculate. The climbs are logical. The descents feel engineered rather than improvised. And the scenery is quietly spectacular without

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Racks vs Bikepacking Bags

Racks vs Bikepacking Bags: A Practical Setup Guide for Road Travel

Packing a bike for long-distance road travel isn’t about choosing the coolest setup. Additionally, it’s about choosing the one that works where you’re riding, how much you’re carrying, and how often you’ll need access to your gear. Racks and panniers dominated for decades. However, bikepacking bags changed how people travel by bike. Today, many riders

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Specialized Tarmac SL7 Review

Specialized Tarmac SL7 Review: The Do-Everything Race Bike

The do-everything race bike that actually rides like one. Let’s explore more in the full Specialized Tarmac SL7 review. Specialized Tarmac has been one of cycling’s most influential race bikes for a decade, and the SL7 represents the latest evolution: a bike that blends lightweight climbing ability, aerodynamic efficiency, and ride quality into one coherent

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History of Cube Bikes

The History of Cube Bikes: How a Small German Brand Became a Global Cycling Powerhouse

Cube doesn’t shout the loudest in cycling, but it has quietly built one of the most complete, respected, and widely ridden bike ranges in the world. From its roots in a small corner of Bavaria to the Tour de France peloton, Cube’s rise has been driven by engineering discipline, value-focused design, and an almost obsessive

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Road Bike Tyre Pressure

Road Bike Tyre Pressure: What It Should Be (It Matters More Than You Think)

Road bike tyre pressure is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood parts of road cycling. Many riders spend hours comparing bikes, wheels, and components, then pump their tyres to a random number they’ve used for years and head out the door. Often, that number is too high. Sometimes it’s wildly too high. The truth

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The History of Specialized Bikes

The History of Specialized Bikes: How a Rider-Led Brand Changed Modern Cycling

Specialized didn’t start with factories, carbon fibre, or Tour de France ambitions. It started with a bike shop owner, a van, and a simple belief: cycling could be better if riders were willing to question the status quo. Over the last five decades, Specialized has grown from a small importer of European components into one

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The Best Cycling Roads in Northern France

The Best Cycling Roads in Northern France

Quiet lanes, rolling terrain, and some of the most underrated road riding in Europe Northern France doesn’t shout about itself as a cycling destination and that’s exactly why it’s so good. While the Alps and Pyrenees attract headlines, the north rewards cyclists with empty roads, gentle but honest terrain, immaculate surfaces, and deep cycling heritage.

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Cannondale CAAD13 Review

Cannondale CAAD13 Review: The Aluminum Road Bike That Refuses to be Obsolete

The Cannondale CAAD13 review shows proof that aluminum road bikes are not a compromise. They’re a choice. This is not a budget carbon alternative. This is a deliberately engineered, performance-focused road bike that just happens to be made from aluminum. For years, Cannondale’s CAAD line has been the benchmark for what alloy bikes can be.

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The History of Cannondale: How an American Brand Rewrote the Rules of Bike Design

Few bike brands have challenged convention as consistently or as loudly as Cannondale. From oversized aluminum tubes to left-handed forks, from handmade frames in the USA to some of the most recognizable road bikes of the modern era, Cannondale has always done things its own way. Sometimes that meant getting it spectacularly right. Sometimes it

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Best Cycling Mobile Apps 2026

The Best Cycling Mobile Apps 2026

A complete guide to navigation, training, tracking, safety, and ride planning. Let’s check out the best cycling mobile apps 2026. Cycling has always been simple: a bike, a road, and time. But the best cycling mobile apps 2026 have become some of the most powerful tools a rider can carry, not to complicate riding, but

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Best Cycling Jerseys

The Best Cycling Jerseys for Road Riders 2026 Ultimate Guide

Breathability, pockets, fabrics, ride types, weather tips, and the best cycling jerseys across price tiers Cycling jerseys might look like “just shirts,” but get one that’s wrong, and you’ll know it fast, chafing, sweat buildup, poor pocket placement, clinginess on climbs… cycling jerseys matter more than most riders realize. A great jersey isn’t just about

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Budget Road Cycling Clothing

The Budget Road Cycling Clothing That Really Performs

Great gear doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are the best budget road cycling clothing, including jerseys, bibs, jackets, and accessories for real riders (2026 guide) You’ll find practical recommendations, price tier guidance, and real riding advice — not just budget labels. Introduction: Great Road Cycling Gear Doesn’t Need to Be Expensive Cycling gear

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