Tech

Tom Pidcock’s Gravel Worlds Dogma GR is on a voyage of discovery

We caught up with Pidcock before the start of his first UCI Gravel World Championships

Vos shows the speed of gravel with mullet tyre setup

The Visma star paired a 45mm Terreno front gravel tyre with a 42mm Corsa Pro Control rear road tyre

New Continental Terra Competition gravel tyre spotted at World Championships

Canyon SRAM’s mechanic deployed a Sharpie with ruthless efficiency

Lore is back with its latest 3D-printed, custom cycling shoes (and they’ll cost you £1,230)… plus new Look Keo Blade pedal options, a Ti beauty from Eddy Merckx Cycles, new £3,800 Mavic wheels + more

It's a loadsamoney special for this edition of Tech of the Week, plus a few other things that are more attainable, more traditional, or just entirely made up

SRAM wins legal challenge to suspend “harmful” gear restriction trial – but UCI hits back by claiming “riders’ safety does not appear to be a shared objective”

The governing body says it will appeal the decision by the Belgian Competition Authority to suspend the planned trial at nest week’s Tour of Guangxi, prompting EF boss Jonathan Vaughters to accuse the UCI of failing to prioritise genuine safety concerns

Pashley’s new Skyline mini velo aims to put a smile on your face (and fit in your hallway)

Built in the UK from Reynolds steel, the new Skyline rolls on 20-inch wheels and promises “smile-inducing” versatility for commuting, café hopping and light gravel adventures

Liv adds new “smarter, safer” Allure E+ to its premium e-bike range, featuring built-in radar and tyre pressure sensor

Three new models all feature location tracking and digital lock functionality, Liv saying the design "levels up safety and smart tech on its most comfortable and stylish e-bike"

“Cervélo or Specialized are faster”: Former pro cyclist claims Van Rysel “limiting” French wonderkid Paul Seixas — bike brand responds

"Sceptical" former pro accepts invitation to Van Rysel HQ and promises to make grovelling apology if the brand changes his mind

Mason unveils Definition Integrale endurance bike: a sportier evolution of its aluminium classic

British brand says that the new variant is “sharper, faster, and cleaner, while still true to its endurance roots”

Bike manufacturer Merida changes its migrant worker policy after Giant’s imports blocked by US over forced labour allegations

Taiwan-based bike brand introduces zero-fee policy for migrant workers and insists it "strictly complies" with country's labour laws

Scribe’s latest 50mm race wheels and the Canyon Endurace AllRoad deliver outstanding value for money: road.cc Recommends updated with 10 superb cycling products

Our September round-up includes everything from wheels, clothing, bikes, locks, books and bottle cages making the grade

Castelli has launched the “ultimate winter jacket”, so it claims (and it’ll cost you £360) — plus SRM’s new aero cranks with adjustable lengths, new Canyon gravel wheels, new TUBULAR wheels (yes, really!) + more

Nope, you haven't woken up in 2005... FFWD has launched fresh tubular wheels to serve a "small niche" of tubular evangelists, most of them cyclocross riders nowadays. We've also got news from Rouvy, Q36.5 and Dynamic

“The first truly bespoke monocoque carbon frame”: the Gregario Vera AR can be customised to your exact size thanks to patented tech

Italian brand uses a patented variable mould system to build an aero road bike that’s sized just for you

“We take this seriously”: Shimano pays subcontractors compensation over fair trade violation affecting 121 companies

Japan's Fair Trade Commission highlights concerns over outsourced manufacturing terms, as components giant apologises and confirms steps to rectify situation

Five cool things for winter cycling from Boardman, Velocio, Endura, Gorewear and Galibier (and maybe 20 extra watts)

Check out the latest and coolest winter gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…

Rapha launches PFAS-free Pro Team Shadow range for rough weather conditions, claiming that it hits “the sweetspot between protection and breathability”

British brand promises its new Pro Team Shadow collection offers high levels of windproofing, water resistance and breathability, plus plenty of stretch, that will suit riders regularly putting in the hard yards this winter

UPDATED Campagnolo debuts “unprecedented double-height profile” on updated Shamal wheels, now complete with on-trend wavy profile

Prices start at £1,600 for the wheelset that is 100g lighter than the previous version and offers what Campag calls an "attractive" balance of high-performance and value for money — fair points, given that some other wavy-rimmed wheels cost much more

Evans is promising big things from freshly-relaunched Vitus range (and will stock Colnago bikes its flash new West End store) — plus gravel race bikes are becoming a ‘thing’, yet another smart helmet, bike bags from Le Col x Wizard Works & more

We've got lots to cover this week, from Le Col X Wizard Works bags, new bikes from Pearson and Sarto, and Colnago is going to be stocked at Evans Cycles...all that & more in Tech of the Week

UCI announces minor relaxation of controversial upcoming narrow handlebar rule — but minimum 40cm overall width will remain

The UCI has made some minor tweaks to its upcoming safety amendments, changing the minimum width from the brake hoods to 28cm, down from 32cm. It has also clarified distinctions between 'mass start' and TT helmets

“We believe it’s the future of cycling gear”: Modular carbon storage system hopes to replace “clunky saddlebags” with £150 “aerodynamic capsule” featuring 300-lumen brake-sensing rear light

Have we really become stuck with outdated saddlebags? The makers of this "revolutionary" new mounting and storage system think they've got a better idea

Could this new helmet impact protection system be better than Mips? Canyon backs RLS tech that claims to “reduce the risk of concussion by 4x” versus conventional helmets

Canyon’s Deflectr Trail is the first RLS-equipped helmet available, and it’s already rated number one by independent tests conducted by researchers at Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab. RLS claims its tech will be appearing in other brands' helmets very soon

Lezyne’s Radar React light system warns you of traffic approaching without the need for an app or bike computer

Radar system alerts you to traffic without the need for a phone app or GPS bike computer

Tern updates folding “Goldilocks bike” the Vektron with belt drive and more powerful motor

The new P range is "juuust right" according to the brand

“Without a name change, without a flag change, we won’t continue”: Factor gives Israel-Premier Tech ultimatum as widespread protests make bike sponsorship “too controversial”

CEO and founder Rob Gitelis says backing Israel-branded team is "not a matter of right or wrong any more, it's become too controversial around our brand"

Castelli’s all-new winter cycling fabric, Fulcrum’s wavy rim all-road wheels, G’s SunGod shades + more cool stuff from Moon and Chilli Technology

New fabrics, wavy rims, lights, cameras, and Geraint Thomas’ sunnies are amongst the products currently in for review at the road.cc HQ

This mad-looking moving bike saddle has raised £130,000 on Kickstarter and claims to reduce pressure by 80%, plus Met’s new helmets aren’t white, they’re “absolute white”

It's a bumper edition of Tech of the Week, including the "world's first moving split seat-saddle" as well as new stuff from EF Pro Cycling, Knog, Frog Bikes, Assos, MAAP, Met, Gobik and more

Strava makes serious steps towards becoming a public company

The popular fitness-tracking app is making serious progress towards being floated on a stock exchange. Here's what it could mean

SRAM launches legal action against UCI over “fundamentally unfair” gear restriction trial, accusing governing body of inflicting “reputational harm” and “stifling innovation” – without “any safety justification”

The component manufacturer, the only brand set to be affected by the trial, claims the protocol “penalises and discourages innovation, and puts our riders and teams at a competitive disadvantage”

Oakley and Meta launch new Oakley Meta Vanguard AI-powered glasses that record your rides and integrate with Strava and Garmin

The Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses let you capture rides in 3K (you can ask them to in real-time), track stats from your bike computer, overlay ride data and more - all from your eyewear

Has Cycplus blown away the competition when it comes to affordable smart training? The unusually-shaped, £400(ish) R200 has a 2,200-watt power ceiling and claimed +/-1% accuracy

At around £400, this indoor trainer has some interesting accuracy claims as well as a decent price. But how does it compare to the bigger players at this price point?