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Tubolito adds real-time pressure monitoring to its TPU inner tubes with new SYNCD system Sponsored

Delivering real-time tyre pressure updates straight to your device, the Tubo-Road SYNCD combines a TPU inner tube with a built-in Bluetooth sensor, and is priced at €39.95

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 11:27

“Moronic” cyclists should pay road tax and have number plates, demands one newspaper reader; Macron intervenes to keep Paul Seixas at Decathlon; Wout van Aert’s bikes go on sale as Visma auction away their clothes + more on the live blog

Callum is here, still ruing having to dream about Flemish cobbles for another year

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 09:32

“Resistant” landowners blocking 117 miles of traffic-free cycle routes as rural greenway plans held up for decades, new report finds

Campaigners say the lack of funding and political will to deliver traffic-free paths leaves communities “effectively stranded on transport islands, which it is only possible to enter or leave by car”

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 17:24

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! A Gloria All-Road or All-Gravel frame worth over £1,399 could be yours just by entering this competition! Sponsored

A dream titanium bike build is going to become a reality for the lucky winner of our latest huge competition, as they will be bagging either the superb Gloria All-Gravel or the award-winning All-Road just for filling out a form!

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 15:41

Disaster for Mathieu van der Poel on the Arenberg, 2026 Paris-Roubaix

Fans mock “crazy” decision for some Alpecin team members to test prototype Shimano pedals at Paris-Roubaix, ‘costing Van Der Poel victory’; Alpecin team manager takes blame for “stupid” call; Naked Bike Ride will return to London + more on the live blog

As the dust settles on an eventful Paris-Roubaix, Megan Huws is back to cover all the cycling news and views from across the internet in today’s live blog

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 11:09

It’s Adventure Week on road.cc! Embrace exploration on the road and off it and get all the advice you need to plan your next cycling adventure

Whether you're planning to ride an alpine pass or just better explore the roads in your local area, we're celebrating all things adventurous this week on road.cc

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 11:01

Wout van Aert survives puncture carnage to win Paris-Roubaix

Pogacar, Van der Poel and Van Aert all puncture during the iconic race

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 14:17

“I believe I can win Paris-Roubaix”: Pfeiffer Georgi aiming for return to the top at “dream race”

“I’ve shown it before, if everything goes right, then we can really go for the podium and the win,” the British star says

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 11:00

“I’d like to race on the same day – but with better coverage”: Women’s peloton in two minds over Paris-Roubaix date switch and reduced TV time

“Having it on the same day doesn’t mean we have to have reduced TV coverage, which is why it’s so disappointing. Just get some more cameras!”

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 08:59

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Trooping the Colour, Olympic legacy pledges, and uncertain sponsorship – FOI reveals how RideLondon fell apart

The new documents shed light on the UK's biggest cycling festival's demise

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 15:11

TfL Image – New cycle lanes on Hammersmith gyratory

Major city cycling levels continue to rise post-pandemic, new study shows

The report praised the cities' political leadership but warned of continuing income and racial inequalities in choosing where to build new infrastructure

Sat, Apr 11, 2026 12:43

“The fastest all-round road racing wheel system Hunt has ever made or tested”: UK brand says new wheels are quicker than the ones Pogacar used to win the Tour de France

5AM Limitless wheelset uses a deeper and wider front rim for aero gains and a shallower, narrower rear rim to keep weight down

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 15:00

“In cycling, the unacceptable is accepted”: Van Rysel aiming to bring airbag skinsuit to WorldTour in 2027 – but tech firm behind innovation admits “some crazy riders” won’t use it

Van Rysel and safety specialists In&motion claim their new fully integrated airbag skinsuit is the “future of cycling”. But will it work in the pro peloton? And will riders want to use it?

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 11:14

Car brand Škoda excites commuters by unveiling bike bell “designed to cut through noise-cancelling headphones”… but says it is not for sale (yet)

The Czech car manufacturer has also published the science behind their invention "as a public service to make cities safer".

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 10:14

“Maybe cyclists should also learn”: Škoda’s new bike bell campaign attracts anti-cycling comments; Newspaper letter accuses authorities of “punishing car users”; Catalunya drama; Paris-Roubaix preview + more on the live blog

Happy Roubaix Weekend-Eve to all who celebrate! Callum's here to distribute the virtual party hats

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 09:33

BMC electrifies its Teammachine flagship road race bike with launch of Teammachine 01 AMP, featuring super light TQ mid-motor

BMC now has two electric road bikes in its line-up, with the Teammachine offering a faster, racier ride than the endurance-focused Roadmachine AMP. Prices range from €7,999 up to a lofty €13,499

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 17:09

Pro cyclist who punched rival during race banned for 25 days

Footage of incident emerged on social media after a UCI 1.2 race in the Netherlands last month, Kiaan Watts' NSN Cycling team also taking disciplinary action against their rider

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 16:05

2025 roubaix Pauline Ferrand-Prévot gravaa system

Just in time for Paris-Roubaix, UCI bans Gravaa on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment system… three months after company declared bankrupt

“After Denain, the biggest cobbled race after Roubaix, there was no problem. Now there is. That is no coincidence,” Visma-Lease a Bike’s head of performance said

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 12:36

Paris-Roubaix cobbles stolen from Arenberg Forest as race director slams “life-threatening” theft

Local animals have also been wreaking havoc on the notorious sector, leaving branches on the cobbles days before the race

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 10:54

“Quite literally hanging on by a thread”: Bike mechanic stunned by cyclist who brought this terrifying brake cable into the shop “just in time”; Major London bridge closes to cyclists; Roubaix countdown + more on the live blog

Anyone else enjoy an absolutely glorious post-work spin in the sunshine last night? There's plenty more sun about today to enjoy while Dan Alexander once again brings you all your live blog updates

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 09:18

Parcours launches Strade GT wheels with VibraCORE tech, promising 23% less vibration to improve comfort and performance

New wheelset uses recycled carbon in the rim’s spoke bed to cut vibration, boost comfort and reduce fatigue – while also improving aero efficiency

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 09:00

‘Most expensive bike hangars in the UK an injustice’, argues cycling campaigner disgusted by charge almost double the standard rate

Cardiff City Council's annual storage cost is twice as expensive as most London boroughs

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 18:00

“Stressful but also uplifting”: Ultra-cyclist’s bike returned to her days after it was reported stolen from Leeds petrol station

The bike was reported stolen on Easter Sunday, though Justyna Jarczok says the police were "not involved at all" in its recovery.

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 11:06

“The cries haunted me all day”: Cycling fans frustrated by “sadistic” TV coverage of Tour of Flanders crash; “I’d end up in a box”: No marathon for G; Will this appointment “completely reinvent what it feels like to wear Rapha”? + more on the live blog

Factor 50 at the ready... Dan Alexander will be dodging sunburn and hayfever to bring you all the goings-on from the world of cycling this Wednesday

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 09:14

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Council told to fix “weirdest and worst cycling infrastructure in Britain” to address “appalling” number of people driving to work

Cross-party support for more cycle lanes in Herefordshire, after council's transport chief suggests "16,000 people who live in Hereford, drive to work in Hereford", figures he called "appalling"

Tue, Apr 07, 2026 17:15