Innovation

Cycling meets esports with Zwift-based races in London in June (+ video)

“We are bringing cycling to esports and that will change the landscape of cycling forever" says CVR founder

Cycling App of the Week: Bike Gear Calculator

A quick and easy way to compare different gear options

Unboxing: microSHIFT Centos 11 Groupset

microSHIFT have been on the fringes of the big three groupset brands for a number of years, and are back with their latest 11-speed effort...

Cycling App of the Week: NeverAlone

NeverAlone provides live tracking and sends SMS messages to selected contacts if it detects you may have ran into trouble mid-ride

NeatCleats cycling shoe holders hit Kickstarter funding target

Complete neat freak when it comes to your cycling shoes? Rejoice, as NeatCleats have just hit their Kickstarter target...

Hammerhead to release new Karoo GPS unit

A cycling-specific Android operating system, instant Strava mapping and 10 hour battery life in full navigation mode: is the new Hammerhead Karoo a Garmin rival or better?

Fizik release special Giro edition R1B Climb shoe

The high-end cycle accessory brand has made a special edition R1B shoe to honour the 100th Giro d’Italia, which will be rocked by Team Sky pink jersey contender Geraint Thomas amongst others

Zipp unveil tubeless versions of the Tangente Speed tyre

More renowned for their high-end wheels, Zipp have committed further into the tyre market with 25mm and 28mm tubeless versions of the Tangente Speed

Cycling App of the Week: Bike Computer

Doing what it says on the tin and then some, Bike Computer is a refreshingly simple app that turns your phone into a GPS bike computer...

BLINK! saddles are the first with integrated lighting and turn signals

A Kickstarter looking to bring the world’s first bike saddles with integrated lighting is underway, with $5000 already raised of the $45,000 target.

Yerka ‘the unstealable bike’ now available to pre-order

The Yerka ‘unstealable bike’ is now available to pre-order, with the first bikes shipping out in September.

Ford design inflatable bike frame +video

Motoring giants Ford have submitted a patent for an inflatable bike frame, designed to fit easily in the boot of a car

Cycling App of the Week: myWindsock

MyWindsock allows you to track wind speed and direction, so you know what's in store on the day of your ride, race or commute

Tannus set to release new 25mm solid road tyre for 2017

The South Korean solid tyre makers Tannus have announced that their latest tyre will be released this summer, which has been in development for two years.

Bridgestone latest to develop a puncture-proof bicycle tyre

One of the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturers have announced a design for an air-free bike tyre with a unique ‘spoke’ structure to support the rider’s weight.

Ofo – China’s ‘Uber for Bikes’ – arrives in Cambridge, more UK cities to follow (+ video)

Initial three week trial sees 20 bikes deployed on streets of university city ahead of full rollout

‘HoverBike’ coming to Kickstarter next month (+ video)

Two questions: Is it a bike, and does it hover? Read on ...

Specialized boss Mike Sinyard says in future, all road bikes will have disc brakes

Founder and chairman of US bike brand predicts every rider in peloton will be on disc brakes within two years

First look – Bespoked 2017: English, Donard, Toad – the road.cc road bike selection + lots more

Never mind the sunshine there's some superb bikes to be seen in Bristol - here's a few…

Smart travel: Transport for London makes cycling data available to app designers

Move will help people on two wheels get around more easily ... but drivers are using apps too, to avoid rat runs

Forget contacless payment, here’s contactless locking: 18-year old Frenchman brings contactless tech to bikes

An 18-year old French inventor has created a contactless locking system for bicycles - is this the future?

Lotto-Soudal pro Adam Hansen says Specialized is trying to force disc brakes on peloton

Aussie rider claims “Tom Boonen was against disc brakes last year, now he’s retiring this year and loves them”

Deliveroo given union ultimatum over pay after ‘rider influx’

Gig economy: Deliveroo faces union ultimatum – pay riders more and freeze recruitment or face mass action

Google patents crumpling car panels which reduce impact in the event of a collision

Retracting bodywork patent follows ‘sticky bonnet’ patent last year

America’s Cup yachting team enlists Olympic cycling medallist in plan to pedal to victory

Each hull of Team New Zealand’s catamaran has a four-man pedal station devised with help from London 2012 keirin bronze medallist Simon van Velthooven

Cycling helmet with indicators beats Tesla Model 3 to design award

The Lumos helmet receives the Transport Design award from the Design Museum after successful crowdfunding in 2015

Man completes virtual reality ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats

Now looking to launch a crowdfunding campaign

Video: 3D printed bike shown at CES goes on a road trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco

The designers are making ‘edits’ to their bike components throughout their trip

Aerodynamics pioneer claims Pinarello copied his design

Victor Major says he has intellectual property rights to recessed downtube featured in Pinarello Dogma F10 which was launched today

A recycled paper bike comes to Kickstarter

In another example of a bizarre, but potentially brilliant bicycle Kickstarter, the Mexican Urban GC1 has sustainability at its core