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Scott chases comfort and practicality with new E-Ville full-suspension commuter bike
Scott chases comfort and practicality with new E-Ville full-suspension commuter bike
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Taron Egerton fined after CyclingMikey catches Eddie the Eagle star using phone at the wheel; Two people arrested blocking Toronto bike lane removal; Team Picnic PostNL’s “toxic” culture; GB golds galore in track worlds + more on the live blog
Taron Egerton fined after CyclingMikey catches Eddie the Eagle star using phone at the wheel; Two people arrested blocking Toronto bike lane removal; Team Picnic PostNL’s “toxic” culture; GB golds galore in track worlds + more on the live blog
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“Everyone’s got the belief they’re going to win”: Did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really change how his rivals raced this autumn?
“Everyone’s got the belief they’re going to win”: Did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really change how his rivals raced this autumn?
Unpredictable, open racing made a comeback at the world championships and the Italian one-day races. But thanks to Paul Seixas, we shouldn’t get used too used to it…
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After a tumultuous qualifying run-up, here’s how I conquered the brutal 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia
After a tumultuous qualifying run-up, here’s how I conquered the brutal 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia
It was a rocky journey to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships, but Matt Page finally got to line up last weekend in Nannup, a far-flung part of Western Australia. Here's how his race went
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British Cycling still suffering from “toxic” culture, new rider and staff survey reveals
British Cycling still suffering from “toxic” culture, new rider and staff survey reveals
Following the morale problems outlined in the independent survey, British Cycling has drawn up an action plan focusing on improving “psychological safety”, despite insisting that the “majority of staff love their jobs”
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Parcours Strade GT wheels review – do they justify the price tag?
Parcours Strade GT wheels review – do they justify the price tag?
Clever tech and great design just about justify the price tag - the wheels your bike fitter will recommend
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“What’s the point?” Work set to begin on controversial contraflow bike lane through park as baffled cyclists say they “can’t understand what problem this is solving”
“What’s the point?” Work set to begin on controversial contraflow bike lane through park as baffled cyclists say they “can’t understand what problem this is solving”
Some residents have also raised concerns about the potential for cyclists to ride “recklessly and at speed” in both directions on the current one-way system
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Anti-doping agency apologises to pro cyclist for drug test carried out hours after mother’s death, but says “no concerns or requests to postpone the control were raised at the time”
Anti-doping agency apologises to pro cyclist for drug test carried out hours after mother’s death, but says “no concerns or requests to postpone the control were raised at the time”
After Valentina Cavallar revealed she was subjected to a drug test in the same house where her mother had just died, the International Testing Agency insists that the control was conducted as “discreetly, respectfully, and swiftly as possible”
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News

Matthew Richardson, UCI Track Champions League, Round 1, 2024

Matthew Richardson promises to co-operate “properly” with British Cycling misconduct investigation with “contrition for the feelings of anyone who might be affected”

The British sprinter was withdrawn from this week’s world track championships following allegations of “discriminatory” behaviour

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    Matt Richardson breaks his own flying 200m world record in Konya, Turkey

    UK Sport supports “serious” British Cycling investigation into Matt Richardson as track sprinter dropped from world championships squad amid allegations of discriminatory conduct

    Richardson, who defected from Australia to Great Britain in 2024, was sent home from Shanghai after a Times investigation uncovered evidence of the 27-year-old allegedly making “discriminatory remarks about people from minority backgrounds”

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    Dryden Road closure, Exeter

    “Jaw-dropping” £107,000 of active travel funding spent on planning removal of major car-free route

    Devon County Council say Active Travel England has been involved in decisions over the design, but cycle campaigners are set to launch a legal challenge against the designs

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    Atherton Bikes fire

    “Heartbroken for the team and the staff”: Atherton Bikes factory damaged in fire, leaving founders “devastated”

    No one was injured in the blaze, but the company say they are expecting delays to their production and delivery of new and existing orders

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    Cargo bike tradesmen Oct 2026

    “A lot of businesses would be surprised by just how much modern electric cargo bikes can carry”: London Assembly member responds to mockery over comments suggesting tradespeople switch to cargo bikes

    Hina Bokhari was widely ridiculed for her suggestion that tradespeople could carry items such as ladders by cargo bike during a debate on LBC last week, but since, a number of electric cargo bike companies and advocates have come out to defend the Lib Dem London Assembly member

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    Dylan van Baarle 2026 Tour de France

    Bike helmet saved Dylan van Baarle’s life says Pauline Ferrand-Prévot after Dutchman’s collision with car driver weeks before their wedding

    The Dutch government is running a campaign to encourage more cyclists to wear helmets

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    Edinburgh-Bicycle-Co-Op-photo-by-Simon-MacMichael

    Worker-owned Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative emerges from administration as a private company after ‘pre-pack’ deal saw several branches close

    Once Scotland's biggest bike shop chain, only four stores have survived administration

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    Italian one-day race near misses

    “Sad that you have to risk your life to race”: Riders slam race organisers after spate of vehicle drivers entering course whilst police motorcyclist collides with Tom Pidcock’s teammates

    The near-misses have reinforced criticism that the sport is not acting quickly enough to improve and ensure the safety of athletes

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    Reviews

    2026 Rapha Mens Brevet Gilet III

    Rapha Mens Brevet Wind Gilet III review – light, packable, comfortable and effective and priced accordingly

    Light, comfortable and effective, plus great Brevet-line looks. Complete your Rapha wardrobe!

    £140.00
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    2026 Coast Optics Echo glasses – 2

    Coast Optics Echo review – a good looking set of glasses for slightly smaller heads

    Nice, high quality, good looking set of glasses for slightly smaller heads

    £109.99
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    2026-Quoc-M-Pro-Lace.jpg

    Quoc M Pro Lace review – pro-level vibes but with laces

    Premium year-round racing shoe with very little to fault, at a reasonable price

    £290.00
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    2026 Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS – riding 1

    Giant Propel Advanced Pro 0-AXS review – way more versatile than aero bikes of the past but pushed hard by rivals

    Efficient, aero racer with a good spec, but pushed hard on price and ride quality by rivals

    £5999.00
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    2026 Nutrak TPU tube presta valve copper – 2

    Nutrak TPU tube Presta valve copper – thicker than most in a bid for greater durability

    Good middle-ground TPU tube but struggles to justify its extra weight, size and cost

    £19.99
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    Strada Bianca Handmade Tubeless Ready Gravel All Road Tyre in Tan

    Challenge Strada Bianca Handmade Tubeless Ready Gravel All Road Tyre (50mm) review

    Impressive road speed with enough volume to take on rough lanes and dry gravel

    £80.00
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    2026 TruFlo Electron Max Electric Pump

    TruFlo Electron Max Electric Pump

    Fast, accurate, high-capacity electric pump that's ideal for home use

    £54.99
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    2026 Magene C606 Pro Smart GPS Bike Computer

    Magene C606 Pro Smart GPS Bike Computer – not bad, but it has a few mapping shortcomings versus the big names

    Nicely made computer with a decent app, but mapping lets it down

    £209.00
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    Merida Crossway L 300
    Berk Lupina Short 144 Saddle

    The best cycling gear, reviewed by road.cc and curated for you.

    Merida Silex 8000
    Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que Long Sleeve Jersey

    Tech News

    roadcc-recommends-montage-10-2026

    “One of the best handling bikes on the market”, and a genius solution for using your SPDs with normal shoes: road.cc Recommends updated with another superb 7 cycling products

    A French fancy road racer, a very sweet helmet, and Redshift's handy Mousetrap adapters make our latest Recommends list, along with four more excellent products

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    2026 newmen streem g.62 hero 2

    Newmen unveils the Streem G.62, a 1,670g, 32-inch aero wheelset… but you can’t buy it yet

    Available with carbon or steel spokes, the 62mm deep Streem G.62 is Newmen's new flagship gravel wheelset

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    2026 October 10 Tech of the Week

    Check out the lightest, longest-lasting sports smart glasses ever, the aerobars designed especially for Zwift, new entry-level Sidi shoes & loads more

    We’ve got news on how to become world champion without leaving home, your chance to ride with Pogacar, Hunt’s aero wheels for high-volume tyres, and the rest of the week’s top tech news

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    2026 van rysel rcr-xc hero

    Aero XC is here: Van Rysel enters the mountain bike market with all new wind tunnel-tested RCR-XC… complete with Zipp’s new 32-inch aero wheels

    And it's apparently lighter than the 29-inch wheeled bike used by the Decathlon Ford team, and aerodynamic features promise a 15.5 watt saving at 35km/h

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    Buyers Guides

    Looking to take your riding indoors? Here’s our selection of the best turbo trainers plus everything you need to know before buying
    Best turbo trainers Oct 2026
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    Best gravel bikes 2026: Our top picks for race, adventure, and everything in between
    2026 orcc best gravel bikes
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    Best flat-pedal shoes 2026 — sturdy, practical kicks for commuting, leisure and urban cycling for all weathers
    Flat shoes buyers guide
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    Indoor cycling — a complete guide for 2026 and everything you need to get started
    Guide to Indoor cycling September 2026
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    Best cycling backpacks 2026 — carry your kit comfortably and securely on daily commutes and weekend adventures
    Best cycling backpacks
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    Best road cycling shoes 2026 — get some light, stiff kicks to help you go faster on the bike
    best road cycling shoes
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    Features

    Check out these exclusive Zwift deals to upgrade your indoor training set-up this winter: Save 10% on the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 and the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2
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    Behind the scenes at Exposure Lights: How these ultra-reliable, British-made bike lights are crafted so you can ride further
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    The benefits of indoor cycling and how it can deliver effective, efficient fitness results
    2026 Benefits of indoor cycling opener
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    Western Australia delivers what off-road riders have been waiting for: 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships recap
    2026 UCI Gravel World Championships
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    Latest Forum Topics

    Please suggest some UK events

    Black Tenways stolen (Fulham, London)

    Time NXR sizing

    Weird Site Behaviour

    Stolen Cannondale Topstone Carbon 3, Southampton!

    Bring bike to travels, National Express and plane!

    Stolen Canyon Endurace Allroad in Cardiff

    Anyone here doing Ride Cymru?

    TPU tubes ftw

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    2. Matthew Richardson promises to co-operate “properly” with British Cycling misconduct investigation with “contrition for the feelings of anyone who might be affected”

    3. UK Sport supports “serious” British Cycling investigation into Matt Richardson as track sprinter dropped from world championships squad amid allegations of discriminatory conduct

    4. Canyon’s Spectral:ON e-MTB ditches Shimano power for Avinox drive

    5. Motorbike rider slams “typical London cyclist” for “wearing AirPods, not looking, cutting across two lanes, and blaming everyone but themselves”; Camera cyclist councillor blasts “obsessed” Mail over 999 police car filtering clip + more on the live blog

    6. “Jaw-dropping” £107,000 of active travel funding spent on planning removal of major car-free route

    7. “One of the best handling bikes on the market”, and a genius solution for using your SPDs with normal shoes: road.cc Recommends updated with another superb 7 cycling products

    8. “Heartbroken for the team and the staff”: Atherton Bikes factory damaged in fire, leaving founders “devastated”

    Opinion

    Liam Mercer-

    Van Rysel’s first aero-inspired XC bike has polarised the masses, and I’m here for it

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    AI is destroying the personality that cycling thrives on

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    Paul Grele-

    Returning to ride in Western Scotland three decades later: A loop that took in breathtaking scenery in Arran, Islay, Oban and Loch Lomond

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    Liam Mercer-

    The final curtain may have fallen on the Ex Enduro, but this unique event will still be spoken about for years to come

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    Steve Thomas-

    Every off-road rider should know the law around rights of way

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    Liam Mercer-

    Bike technology is great, but sometimes mechanical simplicity is digital liberation

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