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Virvolt e-bike conversion kit attains official ‘Made in France’ status

Cooperation with Renault just the planned first step for the mid-drive kit designers

Thu, May 04, 2023 08:42

Pidcock and Ferrand-Prevot spotted on prototype Pinarello mountain bikes

Is there a new XC bike from a road brand on the horizon?

Wed, May 03, 2023 19:33

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Russian and Belarusian cyclists to be allowed to race at world championships and other UCI events as “neutrals”

The governing body’s move comes just over a month after the IOC reversed its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competition – though sanctions against teams remain

Wed, May 03, 2023 17:49

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Lorry driver who killed Davide Rebellin failed to stop at scene of fatal collision because he didn’t think he was at fault, says brother

The motorist has continued to drive for his brother’s transport company in Germany following the crash that killed the retired Italian pro in November

Wed, May 03, 2023 14:55

Fulcrum introduces “deeper, wider and more aero” Speed 42 and 57 wheels

Italian brand says that new wheels are also lighter than the outgoing Speed 40 and 55, with improved handling too

Wed, May 03, 2023 14:00

Teenage cyclist killed after being hit by speeding driver was “distracted” by headphones while crossing road, inquest concludes

The inquest heard that 16-year-old Joshua Fletcher “failed to cross the road safely” and was not wearing a helmet when he was struck by a motorist travelling at 48mph in a 40mph zone

Wed, May 03, 2023 12:21

2023 Canyon Aeroad CFR Tokyo Edition – 1

Canyon launches Tokyo Edition of Aeroad CFR – complete with manga graphics

Top-level road bike goes Far East and far out with new limited-edition artwork. Does it do it for you?

Wed, May 03, 2023 09:25

Wiggle and Chain Reaction down… days after much-criticised rebrand; BBC somehow turns David Byrne’s Met Gala cycle into tedious helmet talk; Covid positives rule two key teammates for Primož Roglič out of Giro; GVA to retire + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday... no it's not... it feels like a Tuesday but we're actually a day closer to another bank holiday (we could get used to this!) Dan Alexander is on live blog duty for you this Wednesday

Wed, May 03, 2023 08:08

Marble Arch cycle lane (copyright Simon MacMichael)

Cycling infrastructure needs to be built with women in mind, study suggests

"It's about planning for the trips that aren't taken as well as those that are"

Tue, May 02, 2023 16:23

Raleigh releases Modum – a compact e-bike with rotatable handlebars for storage

The bike has been designed for easy storing in small spaces and has a 100-mile range

Tue, May 02, 2023 15:45

No new bike parking but a car park with 1,065 spaces? National Trust urged to break from “car-dependant business model”

The heritage conservation charity has pledged to be net carbon zero by 2030... but also wants to build the biggest car park in the Peak District

Tue, May 02, 2023 14:27

BMC AlpenChallenge AL Sport One – battery

E-bike battery recycling: Bicycle Association running collection trial in North West

The BA says the trial will help determine the level of expired and faulty batteries expected when the programme launches nationally

Tue, May 02, 2023 13:15

Jeremy Vine delivery driver (screenshot Jeremy vine/Twitter)

Courier who called Jeremy Vine a “p****” suspended by employer

Vine caught the incident on camera while cycling through Hammersmith last week, the warehouse worker claiming Vine almost hit him

Tue, May 02, 2023 12:04

12 products from Assos, Prime, Post Carry Co, Vielo, Kostume and more added to road.cc Recommends

The best of the best cycling products are awarded the road.cc recommends badge every month, and here are the 12 newest additions....

Tue, May 02, 2023 11:33

2023 Tour of the Gila women’s podium Austin Killips (image credit: Tour of the Gila)

Austin Killips becomes first trans cyclist to win UCI women’s stage race

"After a week of nonsense on the internet I'm especially thankful to everyone in the peloton and sport who continues to affirm that Twitter is not real life," Killips reflected after her victory.

Tue, May 02, 2023 10:16

Garmin launches e-bike specific radar light – the Varia eRTL615

Popular Varia device now specifically designed to run off e-bike power

Tue, May 02, 2023 09:16

“For unhoused people, a bicycle can be a lifeline”: Bikes of homeless people trashed in US; Pidcock goes running again and shows off new MTB; Sustrans urges signing letter to Transport Secretary; David Byrne bikes to Met Gala + more on the live blog

We've got two four-day weeks to come here in the UK, nice one the Monarchy! Jack and Adwitiya will be bringing you all the cycling news today while you try to contain your excitement for all those rides you have planned for the next long weekend

Tue, May 02, 2023 08:28

Cyclist killed during gravel race after collision with a truck driver

A cyclist has died during the Rasputitsa race in Vermont, after being hit head-on by a pickup truck driver

Mon, May 01, 2023 17:06

Council officers admit driving to a meeting to discuss how to encourage cycling and walking

“I used my preferred method of driving by vehicle” said one Torfaen official, while another added that cycling or walking was “not practical”

Mon, May 01, 2023 12:54

Pro cyclist calls for better race direction after 90% of the peloton crashed at Tour de Bretagne

The race director said “I don’t regret it”, as four cyclists were taken to hospital after the high-speed crash at the French stage-race

Mon, May 01, 2023 10:47

Giulio Ciccone at the 2019 Giro d’Italia (picture credit RCS Sport)

Giulio Ciccone out of Giro d’Italia as COVID-19 cases in the peloton begin to mount up

Trek-Segafredo rider will miss race, which starts in his home region, after positive coronavirus test

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 21:06

Grandmother, 84, sets off on 1,000-mile ride to remember her late children

Mavis Paterson, who is raising money for Macmillan, is already the oldest woman to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 19:30

The Plain Roundabout Oxford, July 2022 (via Google Street View)

Council bans peak-hour deliveries at notorious Oxford roundabout

Unloading restrictions introduced at The Plain, where cyclist Dr Ling Felce was killed last year

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 15:41

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HGV driver who killed cyclist spared jail after widow’s plea

Wife of victim urges against prison sentence, and asks driver to campaign for road safety

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 11:52

Prepare yourself for the most extreme aero design you’ve ever seen

Ask yourself this question: how badly would you like to ride faster? This wind-cheating setup is absolutely bizarre

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 08:00