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Altura Airstream Unisex Cycling Socks review – sensibly priced socks that will do the job for most of the year
Altura Airstream Unisex Cycling Socks review – sensibly priced socks that will do the job for most of the year
Excellent no-frills choice for cool-to-mild conditions - comfortable, well-made and sensibly priced
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LIVE BLOG
Café replaces bicycle billboard with car… blocking bike parking in the process; 20mph roads expanded, residents want it but other ‘locals’ aren’t happy + more on the live blog
Café replaces bicycle billboard with car… blocking bike parking in the process; 20mph roads expanded, residents want it but other ‘locals’ aren’t happy + more on the live blog
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Serious cyclist injuries down 50% and overall road casualties continue to fall since 20mph limit introduced in Wales
Serious cyclist injuries down 50% and overall road casualties continue to fall since 20mph limit introduced in Wales
“These latest figures are extremely encouraging and provide more evidence that the 20mph default speed limit is helping to make our roads safer,” Welsh deputy transport minister Mark Hooper said
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“How about asking drivers to pay attention?” Police force slammed for hi-vis campaign urging cyclists and pedestrians “to think about what they are wearing”
“How about asking drivers to pay attention?” Police force slammed for hi-vis campaign urging cyclists and pedestrians “to think about what they are wearing”
As part of its ‘Operation Dark Night’, Nottinghamshire Police noted that “dark clothing has been deemed a contributing factor in many fatal or serious injury collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists” in the last two years
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Zwift introduces premium Zwift Plus subscription option with personalised coaching and real-world video routes
Zwift introduces premium Zwift Plus subscription option with personalised coaching and real-world video routes
Zwift Plus adds adaptive training plans and high-definition video routes to the indoor cycling platform for £26.99/€29.99/$29.99 per month - that's £9/€10/$10 more than the standard subscription price
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“You’re not on the road!” Camera cyclist stunned as motorist drives along protected cycle lane before blocking footpath to use sat nav
“You’re not on the road!” Camera cyclist stunned as motorist drives along protected cycle lane before blocking footpath to use sat nav
“This is why we need a theory test every five years. They want us to use the cycle lanes then do this rubbish,” local councillor and cyclist Adrian Chapmanlaw said
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Gloria All Terrain SRAM GX AXS Eagle: High quality, high versatility, at an impressive price
Gloria All Terrain SRAM GX AXS Eagle: High quality, high versatility, at an impressive price
An excellent quality titanium hardtail at an awesome price
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Aero optimisation without the wind tunnel: AiRO launches Vayu AI model to improve your cycling aerodynamics in real time – and Netcompany Ineos has signed up
Aero optimisation without the wind tunnel: AiRO launches Vayu AI model to improve your cycling aerodynamics in real time – and Netcompany Ineos has signed up
Trained on more than 30,000 CFD simulations, Vayu provides aero results in milliseconds, bringing super-speedy aero optimisation to standard bike fitting
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News

e-bike contrast Oct 2026

“It’s total anarchy!”: Confused councillor references illegal bike zombie knife incident while calling for hire e-bikes to have number plates

The councillor, who previously called for all e-bikes to be banned, was supposed to be making the case for a dockless bike 'identification scheme' in the London borough of Sutton, but devoted half of his speech talking about an incident involving the rider of an illegal Sur-Ron bike

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    Joseph Hedley road rage cyclist assault Edinburgh

    “He was blocking my way, so I had to move him”: Road rage driver who avoided jail after breaking cyclist’s skull claims rider was “kicking off” and his brain injury “doesn’t matter”

    Joseph Hedley will not spend time in prison for the "violent, sustained, and unprovoked assault" after his lawyer argued he had not intended to inflict serious injury when he grabbed the cyclist by the neck and pushed him to the ground

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    Marsh Way, Rainham, Havering

    “Reform have decided there’s not enough dead people”: Council cancels externally funded safe cycling scheme where two cyclists were killed, leaving campaigners fuming at “shocking waste”

    The £1.1m project in Havering was funded entirely by Transport for London and the Thames Gateway Project

  • Infrastructure
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    Richard Madeley, Ranvir Singh, and Chris Boardman during GMB cycling debate

    Good Morning Britain hosts repeatedly (and wrongly) claim Dutch cyclists are required to have licence plates and insurance… only to be corrected by Chris Boardman minutes later

    The erroneous claim was made on at least four occasions by presenters Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh, as well as former Conservative education secretary Gillian Keegan, highlighting “how quickly TV discussions on reducing road danger can go down an incoherent rabbit hole”

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    City of London Police fining cyclists

    “Bad cycling has been decriminalised” warn campaigners as Times reveals some police forces are not fining ‘law-breaking’ cyclists – but others claim “it doesn’t make sense to focus on cycling”

    “The reality is that the biggest danger to pedestrians is overwhelmingly drivers of motor vehicles. On average, more pedestrians are killed each year by cows than by cyclists”

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    Lorry driver gets stuck in cycle lane rain garden day after it was installed

    “Disaster” as lorry driver gets stuck in cycle lane planters… on first day of new ‘rain garden’

    “He said he thought it was tarmacked. He got quite animated and agitated,” a former councillor said following the motorist’s parking mishap

  • Infrastructure
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    Damage to car involved in hit and run in California which left two cyclists dead

    Two cyclists killed as alleged hit-and-run drink driver ploughs head-on into US group ride, dragging one victim for “at least a mile”

    According to local reports, the motorist crashed into a group of 30 cyclists on a Halloween-themed ride in California, killing two and seriously injuring one, before ditching his “blood-stained” car and fleeing on foot

  • Casualty
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    Royal Victoria Park (2026) proposal – Bath and North East Somerset Council

    Work on controversial Bath cycle lane delayed after council admits it forgot to respond to formal objection

    It's unclear what the new timescale would be for the council to respond to the objections, which were originally submitted in 2024

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    Reviews

    2027-Magicshine-RAY3000-mounted

    Magicshine RAY 3000 review – enormously powerful front light with a long battery life

    Great high power light with good beam shape and long run-times

    £139.99
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    WTB Course Tread

    WTB Course 52 gravel tyre

    Novel aero technology combines with a fast, durable casing, but best for the driest conditions

    £69.50
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    2026-Mavic-Comete-50-wheelset.jpg

    Mavic Comete 50 wheelset review: swish looks and impressively stiff – but versatile too

    Performance focused wheels, with enough versatility to work whether you're riding on the flat or in the hills

    £2299.00
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    2026-Smith-Defy-glasses-with-ChromaPop-lenses.jpg

    Smith Defy review – superb clarity and contrast and you get two sets of lenses

    Excellent lenses and stylish and versatile for more than just cycling

    £160.00
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    2026 Specialized Crux 5 S-Level – riding 1

    Specialized Crux 5 S-Level review – an absolute rocket ship, but a steep price for a second tier frame

    Brilliant, efficient gravel racer let down by an overly stiff handlebar set up and an expensive groupset

    £8749.00
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    2026-The-Fear-Opportunity-by-Victoria-Pendleton.jpg

    The Fear Opportunity by Victoria Pendleton review – a guide to embracing your fears

    A book that everyone can take something away from on some level

    £16.99
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    Allen-Smart-Suction-Go-Compact-Bike-Rack-Tarmac-Mounted.jpeg

    Allen Smart Suction Go Compact Bike Rack review – Bluetooh sensors greatly mitigate suction cup anxiety

    Compact, reassuring and excellent value, with smart monitoring that makes suction transport feel less like an act of faith

    £229.00
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    2026 Gaciron BIRD NEST300G Aero Saddle Bag with Magnetic Smart Taillight

    Gaciron Bird Nest 300G Aero Saddle Bag with Magnetic Smart Taillight review – storage, lighting and a Garmin Varia mount

    All-in-one storage and lighting solution that gets just about everything right

    $86.99
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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

    Coros Dura 2 Solar GPS Oct 2026

    Coros Dura 2 Solar GPS computer gets larger touchscreen, voice control and off-line rerouting

    New model comes with a 3.5in touchscreen and an aluminium/carbon new look, with prices from £429

  • New products
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    2026.10.13 ohlins GXF30 M.1 Action (Credits – @billy_lebelge)-7

    “Every off-road discipline deserves real suspension”: Öhlins unveils its first ever suspension fork for gravel bikes

    With only 300 units available worldwide, Öhlins has stepped into the gravel suspension game

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    Garmin Tacx Nēra smart trainer Oct 2026

    Garmin launches new Tacx Nēra smart trainer with built-in motion pods and WiFi connectivity

    Priced at £859.99, the Nēra removes the need for an expensive extra adapter to connect over WiFi - but the additional movement while you pedal is now not optional as it was on the Tacx Neo 3M

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    Garmin Edge 1060 Oct 2026

    Garmin launches Edge 1060 GPS bike computer with voice control, alongside new Edge Explore 3

    The new flagship Edge 1060 adds hands-free voice commands, smarter navigation and a larger touchscreen, while the Edge Explore 3 and Explore 3 Plus offer more accessible options, priced from £349.99

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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 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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    Features

    The Elite Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click makes virtual cycling easy and affordable
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    Elite Rivo with Zwift Cog and Click
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    Clocks Back, Ride On: You can now save a huge 15% on the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 and 20% on the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2… but you’ll have to be quick!
    Sponsored
    2026-09-18-Zwift Takeover
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    “In the eyes of the organiser, it’s f**king expensive”: How can cycling improve safety without wiping races off the calendar?
    road.cc podcast episode 145
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    Are e-bikes about to get more expensive because of a new EU court ruling? Plus e-bike fires drop in London, free Santander Cycle rides to celebrate new app launch + more
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    How much fitter can you really get in 30 days? I used the cheapest indoor cycling software to find out
    Sponsored
    icTrainer Fit in 30 Days-11
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    Stay loose, pick your line, and session to success: 7 things gravel riders can learn from MTB
    2026 7 things gravel riders can learn from mtb hero
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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. “It’s total anarchy!”: Confused councillor references illegal bike zombie knife incident while calling for hire e-bikes to have number plates

    2. “He was blocking my way, so I had to move him”: Road rage driver who avoided jail after breaking cyclist’s skull claims rider was “kicking off” and his brain injury “doesn’t matter”

    3. Chris Boardman accused of “letting cyclists off the hook” as government urged to give active travel role to a “pedestrian next time, rather than an Olympic cyclist”; Cycling on roads “too damn dangerous,” says bike brand employee + more on the live blog

    4. “Reform have decided there’s not enough dead people”: Council cancels externally funded safe cycling scheme where two cyclists were killed, leaving campaigners fuming at “shocking waste”

    5. Good Morning Britain hosts repeatedly (and wrongly) claim Dutch cyclists are required to have licence plates and insurance… only to be corrected by Chris Boardman minutes later

    6. “Bad cycling has been decriminalised” warn campaigners as Times reveals some police forces are not fining ‘law-breaking’ cyclists – but others claim “it doesn’t make sense to focus on cycling”

    7. “My whole life’s going to be disrupted”: Residents upset over proposed suburban cycle lane claiming they’re “too old” to cycle; Paul Seixas delays signing contract and opens door to Giro d’Italia; Car-free Oxford Street latest + more on the live blog

    8. “Disaster” as lorry driver gets stuck in cycle lane planters… on first day of new ‘rain garden’

    Opinion

    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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    Liam Mercer-

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

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    Liam Mercer-

    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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