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Police oppose new cycle lane amid fears of “a highway for illegal e-bikes on drug runs” – but council insists area will be safer and avoid “mania” of local roads
Police oppose new cycle lane amid fears of “a highway for illegal e-bikes on drug runs” – but council insists area will be safer and avoid “mania” of local roads
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“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog
“Extremely frustrating”: Vuelta peloton criticised for neutralising final day circuit that “didn’t seem that bad”; UCI ‘toothcomber’ Jan-Willem Van Schip calls it quits + more on the live blog
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Looking for a reliable ride to work? Here are our top bikes for commuting, from folders to e-bikes + beyond
Looking for a reliable ride to work? Here are our top bikes for commuting, from folders to e-bikes + beyond
Find the best bike to make cycling to work feel like a breeze
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Unreleased Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 pedals break cover with claimed 12.5mm stack height – and a mysterious new SPD-SLR format
Unreleased Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 pedals break cover with claimed 12.5mm stack height – and a mysterious new SPD-SLR format
Deleted Instagram post appears to reveal Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace pedals, with a lower stack height than today’s PD-R9100 and cleats that could signal a new, incompatible pedal system
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The final curtain may have fallen on the Ex Enduro, but this unique event will still be spoken about for years to come
The final curtain may have fallen on the Ex Enduro, but this unique event will still be spoken about for years to come
After 10 years, the Ex Enduro has closed its doors but owing to its uniqueness, Liam reckons its inimitable charm will be talked about for years
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“We all have a right to feel safe”: Cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders unite to call for “more care and patience” from drivers days after two cyclists killed by hit-and-run motorist
“We all have a right to feel safe”: Cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders unite to call for “more care and patience” from drivers days after two cyclists killed by hit-and-run motorist
This year’s edition of the annual ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ event in Kent was held in memory of cyclists Steven Anscomb and Natasha Lewis, attracting a huge turnout as participants told motorists: “the road must be safe for everyone”
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You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work. Here’s how to commute by bike on the cheap, and when it’s best to invest
You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work. Here’s how to commute by bike on the cheap, and when it’s best to invest
It might be tempting to splurge on the latest kit for your cycle commute, but you don't need to remortgage your house for an efficient and comfortable ride
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Sigma Buster 1100 Headlight
Sigma Buster 1100 Headlight
Capable light for general riding and back road fun but some competitors offer better spec for similar money
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offroadcc user survey 2026 – 1500

Win a Voodoo Canzo mountain bike worth £1,400 just by completing this survey! Tell us what you think of off.road.cc and all things MTB for your chance to win

We want to make off.road.cc even better, and now's your chance to tell us how. Let us know what bikes you ride, where you ride them and more for your chance to win a brand new Voodoo full-susser thanks to the folks at Halfords

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    Removed Leeds station e-bike ban sign

    Network Rail removes sign suggesting e-bikes are banned in train stations, admitting “customers can continue to pass through”

    The sign caused worry and confusion among some cycling campaigners as a photo of the sign circulated online, particularly following Cycling UK's announcement of a planned demonstration against Merseyrail's ban of e-bikes on trains

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    Cyclists in Richmond Park with London skyline

    “The problem is fear”: Cyclists sound warning over bikejackers on illegal bikes intimidating riders in Richmond Park

    A 12-year-old boy's bike was stolen whilst other riders have reported being threatened by bikers in balaclavas

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    RIP Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles: Doomed cycling retailers’ websites now redirect to Evans Cycles two years after relaunch attempt

    After purchasing Wiggle Chain Reaction in 2024 for just £3 million, Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group relaunched the company’s websites as part of its bid to “become the no.1 Sporting Goods retailer in Europe”

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    Hire e-bikes to feature ‘number plates’ to clamp down on dangerous cycling and ‘problematic’ parking – and ban repeat offenders

    ID codes used to unlock Forest's e-bikes are being rolled out in Richmond, though Forest declined to confirm if the policy is a trial or permanent

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    Iain McTavish

    Tributes paid to “vital member of the Scottish cycling community” killed by driver during club ride

    Iain McTavish was killed, and two of his Johnstone Wheelers clubmates injured, in the crash in Port Glasgow on Tuesday evening

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    BBC e-bike Panorama – wheelie

    ‘E-bike’ riders 41% more likely to suffer head injuries than other cyclists due to “lethal combination” of lack of helmets and alcohol – but cycling campaigners say hospital stats include fast illegal bikes

    “E-bikes have been a total game changer… But this comes at a cost. London infrastructure is not set up to deal with the volume of bikes we are currently seeing,” said one of the new study’s authors

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    Bridge over Devil’s Water, Dilston 3

    Replacing driving lane with bike path will “historically destroy” Roman hamlet and turn it into “road traffic bottleneck”, locals claim – but cyclists point out “the Romans didn’t have cars”

    “We’re going to turn a free flow of movement into a stop, start, stop, start. It’s going to cause havoc, pollution, and disturbance,” one local campaigner argued

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    Reviews

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    Muc-Off Chain Wax Cleaner – 500ml

    Fast and effective chain cleaner for removing wax and oil-based lubricants

    £22.00
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    Deda Fast Pro Extensions

    Comfortable and adaptable aero extensions for riders chasing speed, provided your budget stretches far enough

    £505.00
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    Muc-Off It Blows! Precision Air Blaster

    Effective, well-made bike-drying tool that performs well, but the premium price makes it a luxury

    £120.00
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    GripGrab Grinta Short Sleeve Jersey

    Comfortable fabrics that had a second-skin feel when riding, but the tight fit and high-set pockets won’t suit everyone

    £162.00
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    Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Jersey S11

    Exquisite and innovative, but realistically a marginal gain for riders who have exhausted everything else

    £295.00
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    Uvex Flowline glasses

    Outstanding comfort and exceptional clarity in glasses that are hard to fault

    €79.95
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    2026-Q36.5-Gregarius-Essential-Bib-Shorts-Black.jpg

    Q36.5 Gregarius Essential Bib Shorts

    Superb long distance comfort, premium Italian construction and an outstanding chamois

    £140.00
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    2026 Ribble ALLROAD Carbon Ultegra Di2 Carbon – riding 1

    Ribble Allroad Carbon Ultegra Di2 Carbon

    Ditch the aero bars, and be prepared to stick to roads, and this is a serviceable long-distance runner

    £3699.00
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    Merida Crossway L 300
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    2026 Hunt 650B Adventure Carbon wheel – front wheel, outdoors

    650B’s not dead: Hunt beefs up 650B Adventure Carbon gravel wheels with H_Core reinforcement

    The overhauled Adventure Carbon Disc wheelset comes with reinforced rims and a claimed 1,390g weight, with Hunt pitching 650B as a way to fit bigger tyres to existing gravel bikes

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    Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 13-speed leaked pictures Sept 2026

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 13-speed: leaked pictures reveal new shifters, rear derailleur and power meter for upcoming groupset

    Fresh images appear to confirm Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace will remain semi-wireless – and confirm a new hood button layout and radically revised crank-based power meter

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    Van Rysel’s new endurance gravel bike impresses, and a new affordable smart training benchmark: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven cycling products

    It's time for our latest road.cc Recommends selection. What impressed our reviewers most in August?

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    Trek Domane+ opener

    Trek unveils lightweight Domane+ SL e-road bike and new Inbound+ electric city bike

    New Domane+ SL is Trek’s longest-range e-bike ever, and its lightest too, with models from 11.1kg; Trek also unveils Inbound+ urban e-bike and a new e-bike-certified Charge WaveCel helmet with integrated daytime lighting

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    Buyers Guides

    Best road cycling shoes 2026 — get some light, stiff kicks to help you go faster on the bike
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    Best cheap cycling computers 2026 — get GPS on the bike for less and record speed, distance + more on a budget
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    Best MTB sunglasses 2026: Top eyewear for gravel and mountain biking
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    Best road bikes under £2000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes balancing performance and value
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    Best gravel wheels: Find fresh speed and finer handling with our pick of the top wheelsets for gravel riding
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    Best gravel bikes 2026 — off-road and adventure-ready steeds to take you from tarmac to trail
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    Features

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    9 classic British mountain bike brands lost to time
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    Over a decade since it revolutionised indoor training, has Zwift stood the test of time?
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    “Making America Beautiful Again”: New Trump order could open up National Parks for e-bikers, Lime hits 1 million journeys in the West Mids + more
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