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“No place in cycling”: Climate activist accused of intentional assault after trying to glue himself to cobbled road during race, causing crash

The organisers of the Ronde van Brugge, the Belgian cycling federation, and a number of teams have filed a complaint against Extinction Rebellion protester Wouter Mouton

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 14:44

“Notorious” climate protester causes crash in Belgian race after sitting on road in front of charging peloton

The protestor, who previously threw paint at Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring, has been arrested

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 17:17

The cycling industry is not sustainable by design

We all know cycling is a far more sustainable way of getting around than most other forms of transport, but is enough being done for cycling to set a glowing environmental example? George has his say

Thu, Dec 04, 2025 14:13

“Let’s stop glorifying the thinnest and lightest, and start championing longevity”: Is the cycling industry doing enough on climate action?

There’s a growing gulf between how the bike industry views its sustainability efforts and what consumers now expect, a new report assessing climate action within cycling has found

Sat, Nov 01, 2025 13:48

Gore-Tex manufacturer faces greenwashing lawsuit Feb 2025 v2

Gore-Tex manufacturer accused of running “misleading greenwashing campaign” while continuing to use “harmful” synthetics in its fabrics

WL Gore & Associates is accused of misleading consumers over its use of PFAS and the environmental harm caused by Gore-Tex fabric

Fri, Feb 21, 2025 11:54

“Our sport will wither and die if we refuse these sponsors”: Sportswashing and pro cycling’s carbon footprint discussed, plus LTNs vs dodgy data on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 71 of the road.cc Podcast, we’ve got two great guests and two compelling topics to discuss… namely sportswashing and low traffic neighbourhoods

Thu, Feb 22, 2024 14:16

How green is your carbon bike? And why your next one could be made from recycled carbon fibre

It's light, it's strong, it offers ultra-tunable performance… what's not to like about carbon fibre? We take a look at the dark side of carbon and the steps being taken to mitigate it

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 12:00

Canyon Endurace with bikepacking luggage outside train station (Jack Sexty)

The privilege of race: No-fly policies only act to make cycling events even more exclusionary

Should race organisers be dictating how you travel to their events? With the time and finances needed to participate in multi-day events already huge, it's arguably putting principles over practicality, says VecchioJo

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 12:11

Cycling and sustainability: What the bike industry is doing, and what you can do to further reduce your carbon footprint as a cyclist

By choosing to cycle for transport, you've already taken a hugely positive step towards minimising your environmental impact. In this article we explore how you can be a super sustainable cyclist, and what the industry is doing to get its house in order

Thu, Dec 14, 2023 17:55

How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Oct 2023

How green is your waterproof cycling jacket? Why some tech is being phased out in favour of more eco-friendly materials

Given that many of us cyclists want to make eco-friendly choices, let's explore the technology that a lot of popular waterproof jackets use, and what's coming in the future

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 12:54