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“A safer riding environment”: Garmin and Waze team up to alert drivers to nearby cyclists in real time
“A safer riding environment”: Garmin and Waze team up to alert drivers to nearby cyclists in real time
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Jeremy Vine accused of “yearning to be run over” after “frantically” speeding up alongside bus driver in clip calling for floating bus stops – but branded “performative w***ery on a bike” by drivers; TotalEnergies saved, now XEFI + more on the live blog
Jeremy Vine accused of “yearning to be run over” after “frantically” speeding up alongside bus driver in clip calling for floating bus stops – but branded “performative w***ery on a bike” by drivers; TotalEnergies saved, now XEFI + more on the live blog
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Nutrition shouldn’t be reserved for the pros: Here’s how to ride further and for longer on your average ride
Nutrition shouldn’t be reserved for the pros: Here’s how to ride further and for longer on your average ride
Get more miles in and feel better on the trails with these simple nutrition tips
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Voi pulls out of borough and slams “unfair, exclusionary” policies after council withdrew licence and threatened to impound bikes in garage
Voi pulls out of borough and slams “unfair, exclusionary” policies after council withdrew licence and threatened to impound bikes in garage
Voi says the council's demands for more money were "difficult to reconcile" with established e-bike criteria, whilst the company has also propose rolling out e-scooters across the city and awarding operators long-term licences
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Lezyne KTV Drive review – remains a relevant safety light
Lezyne KTV Drive review – remains a relevant safety light
Solidly made safety light with some nice touches but faces stiff competition
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“We’re just a normal couple”: Ultra-cyclists Amy and Kyle Hudson on going from beginners to around-the-world record breakers in five years, fleeing angry bison, and dodging dangerous drivers
“We’re just a normal couple”: Ultra-cyclists Amy and Kyle Hudson on going from beginners to around-the-world record breakers in five years, fleeing angry bison, and dodging dangerous drivers
“I’ve just wanted to ride my bike since we’ve been home. Just not in the rain or the dark. I’ll be a fair-weather cyclist for a bit”
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Best gravel tyres for winter riding 2027: Fast gravel traction for when grip is scarce
Best gravel tyres for winter riding 2027: Fast gravel traction for when grip is scarce
Stay rubber side down this winter with our pick of the best gravel tyres for wet weather riding
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“This was no accident”: US cycling community united in anger after suspected drink driver ploughs head-on into group of 40 cyclists, killing one
“This was no accident”: US cycling community united in anger after suspected drink driver ploughs head-on into group of 40 cyclists, killing one
22 other cyclists were injured in the “senseless” hit-and-run crash in North Carolina, which saw the motorist flee the scene before crashing into a ditch half a mile away
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News

Gransha Road, Bangor

“It’s all very, very slow”: Build cycle lanes that go past people’s houses “for once”, fed-up cycling campaigners urge “arms-length” government department

Despite growing support for projects at local government level, councillors are largely powerless to make roads more cycle-friendly...

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    Waymo, London

    New patent enables driverless taxis to brake or swerve if a cyclist crashes, months after autonomous vehicle firm Waymo warned avoiding cycle lanes was “too high a bar”

    The patent would also allow the car to stop and call for help from a "remote assistant" and can adapt to road users wearing helmets, though it's unclear if the measure would improve perceptions of safety among cycling campaigners...

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    Derbyshire Police close pass

    Close passes on cyclists “require exceptional circumstances” for drivers to be punished, police force admits

    Warning letters issued to motorists have dropped from 65 a month to just two, with Derbyshire Police noting that its officers cannot measure speed or distance from submitted footage

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    Belfast cycle lane

    86 per cent of people in Northern Ireland say cycling short distances is not possible or too scary

    The government survey also found twice as many men cycle than women, whilst only half of households are happy with their local infrastructure for cycling

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    Lime Bikes parked outside Lemonia restaurant, Primrose Hill 2

    Blocked pavements and irresponsible e-bike use “a real frustration”, prime minister says, as government finally announces consultation to standardise hire bike schemes

    With the 100-question consultation open until the new year, it will likely be several months until the "Wild West" era of e-bike hire regulation comes to an end...

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    Luton Town fan Mark Crowther and his stolen Trek

    Luton Town fan’s charity cycle to away match ends on day one… after his bike was stolen outside a Starbucks

    “I left the bike for about a minute, went to the toilet, and when I came back it was stolen,” cyclist Mark Crowther says

  • Charity
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    Newlane helmet in testing

    Researchers find collapsible bike helmets provide less protection against serious head injuries than conventional ones – but folding helmet inventor questions “misleading” study

    Researchers at Imperial College London have concluded that, on average, current foldable helmets have a higher injury risk than their conventional counterparts, despite one collapsible model placing second in the study’s safety rankings

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    Critical Mass ride on Oxford Street

    Westminster Council claims it “just doesn’t know” where Oxford Street cyclists should go, despite former councillors sharing funded plans for safe, alternative routes

    The former councillor responsible for the borough's streets has shared funded plans for cycle routes and says the local Conservatives have a simple decision on how the millions of pounds allocated for the project should be funded

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    Reviews

    2027 Bookman Volume 1500 – mounted

    Bookman Volume 1500 review – likeable torch-style front light but not without its shortcomings

    Nice beam shape and great controls, but lens flare lets it down

    £130.00
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    Ventum NS1 Force AXS review – a road bike primed for fast, aggressive riding on smooth roads

    Fun, fast and nimble, but lacks the ride quality of much of the competition

    £5999.00
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    2026 POC Ultra Frame Bag 3L

    POC Ultra Frame Bag 3L review – robust, waterproof and… translucent

    Quirky looking, roomy frame pack that is as tough as old boots

    £120.00
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    2026 Amflow TL-Carbon – full bike 2

    Amflow TL Carbon review – the Avinox M2 mid-motor is quite something

    Brilliant full-suspension touring and leisure bike with a powerful motor

    £3199.00
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    2027 Ravemen FR1100 – mounted

    Ravemen FR1100 review – a bright and compact front light for under your out-front bike computer mount

    Compact and powerful, but could be improved

    £94.99
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    Galibier Ultra Rain Jacket review – impressively breathable and impressively priced

    Rugged and protective yet impressively breathable – especially for the even more impressive price

    £89.00
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    2026 Exposure Strada 13 RS

    Exposure Strada 13 RS review – beautifully made with excellent auto-dimming technology

    High quality light with good run-time and clever AKTiv dimming technology

    £355.00
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    2026 Mason Definition Integrale Campagnolo – riding 1

    Mason Definition Integrale Campagnolo review – a masterpiece

    Absolute perfection from every aspect and highlights just how good a metal frame can be

    £6260.00
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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

    2026 November 7 Tech of the Week

    Max your recovery with the first cyclist specific compression boots, tool up for Christmas with Halfords’ ‘not chocolate’ Advent calendar, flat pedals for roadies + more

    Fabric returns with a £300 saddle, Pivot pivots onto tarmac with their first road bike, Met reworks the Trenta helmet, Castelli’s winter accessories for super-cold rides, plus it’s beginning to look a lot like you’ll need some Christmas gift suggestions so we've got them too in this week's roundup of bike tech news

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    2026 newmen streem g48 3

    28, 30.5, or 32-inch? Newmen’s STREEM G.38 wheelset comes in three sizes to offer ‘the right size for everyone’

    Need yet another wheel size option? Newmen's got you covered...

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    2026 3t Racemax+ WPNT hero

    3T’s Racemax+ WPNT brings more tyre clearance and more ‘accessible’ pricing to its racy gravel bike… but it’ll still set you back over £4k

    More tyre clearance, more sizes and a tweaked geometry comes to 3T's raciest gravel race bike

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    Bianchi Factory 2023

    Bianchi gets protection from creditors while restructuring business

    Italian bike company has entered a negotiated crisis resolution process as it attempts to tackle debts, recover from post-pandemic losses and restore stability

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    Buyers Guides

    Your ultimate guide to bike lights for road cycling — see and be seen with our selection of the best for your bike
    Your ultimate guide to bike lights for road cycling Oct 2026
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    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 2027: Our top picks for race, adventure, and everything in between
    2026 orcc best gravel bikes
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    Best flat-pedal shoes 2027 — 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 2027 and everything you need to get started
    Guide to Indoor cycling September 2026
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    Best cycling backpacks 2027 — carry your kit comfortably and securely on daily commutes and weekend adventures
    Best cycling backpacks
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    Features

    Get set for the indoor season with 10% off the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2, plus a FREE Zwift Training Mat!
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    Zwift latest deals November 2026
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    City of London councillor who rejected Voi reveals Lime role… and faces calls to quit; Plus Litespeed and Aurum go electric with new super-lightweight road e-bikes + more
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    Get a week’s free trial and 50% off The Outsiders cycling and fitness app, up to 40% off Pinarello, Colnago and Trek road bikes, the Cycplus G1 computer is still just £23.41 + more great cycling deals
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    Check out these huge Black Friday savings on ADO folding and cargo electric bikes, starting from just £999!
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    ADO Black Friday deals 2026
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    Latest Forum Topics

    Derbyshire: action on close pass reports only in “exceptional circumstances”

    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?

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    Most Viewed

    1. Sir Chris Hoy reveals he’s doing “pretty well” and urges men to check their prostate cancer risk in call to support Children in Need cycle challenge; “Everyone knows I won. It’s not fair”: Cyclocross champion appeals demotion + more on the live blog

    2. “It’s all very, very slow”: Build cycle lanes that go past people’s houses “for once”, fed-up cycling campaigners urge “arms-length” government department

    3. Max your recovery with the first cyclist specific compression boots, tool up for Christmas with Halfords’ ‘not chocolate’ Advent calendar, flat pedals for roadies + more

    4. New patent enables driverless taxis to brake or swerve if a cyclist crashes, months after autonomous vehicle firm Waymo warned avoiding cycle lanes was “too high a bar”

    5. Close passes on cyclists “require exceptional circumstances” for drivers to be punished, police force admits

    6. “F*** you!” Cyclocross star squares up to British champion in heated exchange after mid-race crash, gets fined; Cyclists accused of “riding backwards” as town bike ban bid fails; Illegal biker chased by police during TV interview + more on the live blog

    7. Shimano finally unveils long awaited EP810, boasting 100nm of torque, ‘Auto Assist’ and refined Auto Shift features

    8. 28, 30.5, or 32-inch? Newmen’s STREEM G.38 wheelset comes in three sizes to offer ‘the right size for everyone’

    Opinion

    George Hill-

    It took one of the most barbaric crimes in living memory to stop the online vitriol against cyclists

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    VecchioJo-

    A sight for sore AIs: Please think carefully before using AI to promote your cycling event

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    Liam Mercer-

    Winter riding is the best, and you can’t convince me otherwise

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    Adam Tranter-

    This broken red light camera in Birmingham tells you everything about Britain’s road safety debate

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    George Hill-

    The disturbing attempt to martyr a US hit-and-run driver needs to be called out far and wide before it happens in the UK

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    Ryan Mallon-

    “Everyone’s got the belief they’re going to win”: Did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really change how his rivals raced this autumn?

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