Tech

Continental unveils limited edition Open gravel bike

Collaboration with German retailer bike-components.de is based around an Open New UP frameset and marks the tyre brand’s 150th anniversary

Google Maps unveil new ‘lite navigation’ system specifically for cyclists

Google announced the introduction of the lite navigation as part of a wider push for more 'green' projects

Radical derailleur design revealed in new patent from Ford

System reduces the number of parts required in an electric system, potentially reducing complexity, weight, and cost

Alchemy Bicycles launches new Rogue carbon gravel bike at Sea Otter Classic

New “do-anything, go-further” bike from the US boutique brand has clearance up to 48mm tyres, hydraulic and wireless dropper post compatibility and numerous mounts

Cyclists’ Alliance partner with Supersapiens for Duty of Care framework to improve wellbeing of female pro peloton

New initiative aims to “ensure that no [female] athlete can unknowingly or knowingly push their body past its limitations and cause disastrous long-term effects on the mind, body and its systems”

Julian Alaphilippe to debut new custom World Championship Specialized Tarmac SL7 at Milano-Torino

Check out the Frenchman’s new beautiful custom paintjob with a blurred design that’s inspired by the “swirling storm of competition”... but minus Shimano's latest groupset

Five cool things coming soon from Look, Altura, HJC, Knog and BiSaddle

More of the best bits we're testing right now, with full reviews coming soon...

Continental offers hookless compatibility with new Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres

Tubeless ready option is said to offer greater speed and sidewall protection than the existing Grand Prix 5000 TL, with easier mounting and hookless compatibility

road.cc Recommends updated with 13 great products from Ribble, Boardman, Silca, Fairlight, Prime + more

It's time for another update to our ever-growing road.cc Recommends section, and now all our September selections have been added. Find out what made it in and watch the show on Sunday

Team Delko racing in iconic ‘Look 1985’ jersey at this year’s Paris-Roubaix

French UCI Pro continental team will be wearing new kit that reflects Look’s Mondrian-inspired logo at this weekend’s cobbled classic

Is this tool-free front bike rack the versatile carrying solution you need for your bike?

New JACK rack is rated for loads up to 5kg and is claimed to be the “least skill/bike-‘discriminatory’ bike rack on the market”

Trek overhauls Checkpoint gravel range with updated geometry & new top-level platform

There’s a new top-level SLR platform and mounts for all kinds of bike-packing

Hiplok reveals ‘world’s first truly portable bike lock to resist angle-grinder attacks’

Hiplok claims its new 1.8kg lock can withstand attacks from the weapon of choice for professional bike thieves

Wilier’s new Garda road bike offers hidden cables and space for wide tyres

Italian brand hides cables under a cover on the stem, and disc brake version takes tyres up to 32mm wide

Wahoo releases new SYSTM training app with diverse workout categories and swallows up The Sufferfest

New workout and training plan app promises “engaging content” and “useful training tips delivered in plain language”, and existing Sufferfest users have been moved over

Cervelo officially unveils lightened R5 road bike

Cables are now fully internal, the ride is said to be more comfortable than previously, and you can fit tyres up to 34mm wide

Five cool things coming soon from Apple, Tacx, Topeak, Van Rysel and Renpho

Here's another fantastic selection of indoor trainers and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

11 tech highlights at Sea Otter Europe from BMC, CHPT3, 3T, Vielo, Sportful + more

All the stuff you need to know about from the Spanish bike show, and a race-winning bike to ogle too...

BMC updates URS gravel bike line-up with front suspension

URS LT comes with 20mm of travel courtesy of a coil-sprung design produced in collaboration with HiRide

Australia investigates snapped handlebar that caused Olympic crash

Governing body looks to pinpoint cause of snapped bar that led to Alex Porter smashing into the boards of the velodrome at 65km/h

Colnago to use blockchain tech on 2022 bikes

New digital passports are designed to ensure the validity and proof of ownership of new Colnago frames, starting with the bike that Tadej Pogačar will ride at the World Championships this weekend

BMC brings out carbon frame versions of all-road Roadmachine X

32mm WTB Expanse tubeless ready tyres and Fizik’s gravel-specific Terra Argo X3 saddle feature on the updated carbon mixed terrain bike

Here’s how to (virtually) ride the same Flandrian roads the pros will compete on at the Worlds for free at home

RGT Cycling has added a new 15km road called Leuven City, Flanders so you can experience the course virtually on your turbo

Rapha partners with Poc for special edition helmets with SPIN safety technology

Omne Air Spin (£140) and Ventral Air Spin £220) now available in Rapha colourways to complement its apparel collections

CHPT3 and Vielo join forces to launch V+1 Gen 2 gravel bike with 1x Campagnolo groupset and unique paintjob

Millar’s personal bike painter lightly removes thin layers of paint to give the playful, disruptive finish

Five cool things coming soon from Wahoo, Tacx, Van Rysel, Pearson x Lake and Sundried

Another preview selection of indoor trainers, shoes and clothing that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Ineos Grenadiers are racing on disc brakes… finally

Disc brake version of Pinarello’s Dogma F will be making its WorldTour debut at tomorrow’s GP de Denain…

Military bikes make comeback in e-bike form, featuring handlebar-mounted gun holders

At the world's largest arms trade show in London, a number of exhibitors were showing off e-bikes optimised for use by special forces

Strava expands ‘My Gear’ mileage tracker for bikes so you’ll know when to repair and replace components

Riders can now track how much distance they have racked up on each component

Genesis launches e-bike versions of Smithfield and Columbia Road urban bikes

Urban bikes with front and rear lights now have up to 150km range of pedal assistance in Eco mode