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Active Travel England rates councils’ capability to deliver infrastructure — 94% fall in lowest three categories

Just five of the 79 local authorities achieved Active Travel England's 'Rating 3' with "comprehensive plans and a significant network in place" — none achieved 'Rating 4', the highest level

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 12:09

How often do you puncture? Muc-Off says every 8 months is average. Plus new Hunt x Classified wheels, new Lotus bike coming in 2024, Jack Wolfskin goes bikepacking + more

The bike tech world never sleeps and this week has again been filled with new and improved designs and innovations from a range of diverse brands

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 12:00

Tom Boonen apologises to Colnago for claiming Tadej Pogačar is on a slower bike than rivals

"It breaks my heart that my words were poorly chosen"

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 10:20

Zwift makes fresh wave of redundancies with 15 per cent of workers laid off

A further 80 jobs go at online training platform, 10 months after 150 jobs were cut

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 17:36

“A backward move” – Government slashes active travel budget for England

Campaigners say two-thirds cut to funding will make it “impossible” to meet Net Zero and cycling and walking targets

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 15:38

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Killer lorry driver faces trial after prosecution rejects guilty plea

Kevin Allen admits causing death of Dr Marta Krawiec by careless driving but will stand trial on more serious dangerous driving charge

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 12:46

Manchester to Sheffield for 15p – charity workers use e-bikes for 40-mile commute to meeting

Conclusion: A five-mile e-bike commute would be pretty easy and really wouldn’t cost very much at all

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 11:27

Pedestrian aims dig at Jeremy Vine – just as motorist drives onto zebra crossing (credit – Jeremy Vine)

“Unusual for a cyclist”: Pedestrian aims dig at Jeremy Vine – just as motorist drives onto zebra crossing; Race official drives into Giulio Ciccone during post-race interview; Paint is not protection, pro cycling style + more on the live blog

It’s Friday (thank goodness) and Ryan Mallon’s back for the last action-packed live blog of the week – when he’s not looking out at the snow…

Fri, Mar 10, 2023 09:26

Women’s Tour in danger of being cancelled as organisers make urgent plea for sponsors

Route of June’s race announced today but fears that without fresh backing it won’t take place

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 19:23

Cyclist slams police who failed to act despite pictures showing bikes being stolen in broad daylight

West Yorkshire Police admits handling of bike theft call “fell short” of standards after the investigation was initially closed despite a member of public taking a photo of the suspects stealing bikes in Leeds

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 16:40

Are petrolheads and cyclists really all that different? JayEmm on the road.cc Podcast + women’s racing discussed

Time for something completely different on this bumper-length episode of the road.cc Podcast, as the world of cars and bikes collide (definitely not literally)

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 14:40

Celia Ward falls into path of car after being confronted by Auriol Grey (via Cambridgeshire Constabulary and BBC News)

Auriol Grey seeks leave to appeal against manslaughter sentence

Meanwhile full sentencing remarks in case of pedestrian convicted of causing death of cyclist Celia Ward have now been published

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 13:14

road.cc Recommends Spring Special: 27 great new products added from Specialized, Scott, Ribble, Mason + more

Check out the bikes, components, accessories and clothing that has really, really impressed our reviewers over the past few weeks

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 12:37

Sprinting with the Bardets at Paris-Nice (credit – Daniel McMahon)

‘Kid needs to hold his line better – that’s a clear DQ’: Fans point out “outrageous” sprint deviation at Paris-Nice… from Romain Bardet’s child; “Don’t brake” for cyclists, says Mike Graham; Ganna vs Echelons; Roglič’s hairy legs + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday, the Côte d'Azur- I mean the weekend is in sight, and Ryan Mallon’s back for more cycling-based shenanigans on the live blog

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 09:45

‘Unsafe’ cycle lanes in Telford removed days after being introduced

“Ridiculous” and “unsafe” advisory cycle lanes removed just days after being introduced by council to reduce speeds

The painted lanes were brought in to combat motorists “speeding at dangerously high levels”, but were criticised by locals for narrowing the road

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 18:53

Colnago invites Tom Boonen for test ride after “unsubstantiated” Tadej Pogačar bike comments

The iconic Italian brand also challenged former pro Dirk De Wolf’s claim that the double Tour de France winner would be “another 2km/h faster” on a rival bike

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 14:36

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‘The male, white, cycling enthusiast niche has reached its natural limit’: Cycling must address lack of diversity, says Bicycle Association

Launching its Diversity in Cycling project, the Association has urged the bike industry to change if it wants to grow and reach new customers

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 12:49

“Have I become what they call a meme?”: Jeremy Vine cycling videos look like… Mad Max Fury Road (apparently); “Peak UK cycling infrastructure”: A cycle route only Tom Pidcock could enjoy; Cycling in the snow + more on the live blog

The snow's back... stay warm inside instead and enjoy the road.cc live blog with Dan Alexander this Wednesday

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 09:08

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Have you ever seen a crazier time trial helmet than this?

Uno-X Pro Cycling Team rode the Paris-Nice team time trial in Star Wars-esque Sweet Protection Redeemer 2Vi Mips helmet. Is it really “a new benchmark in aerodynamics”?

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 17:51

Backers of See.Sense bike tracker Kickstarter project still waiting three years on

"Maybe See.Sense has decided to turn this into a long-running joke?" says frustrated backer... but what's really going on?

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 14:01

Tadej Pogacar would be “another 2km/h faster” on Jumbo-Visma, Ineos or Soudal-Quick Step team bikes, says classics winner

Dirk De Wolf says riding a Colnago is holding Pogacar back while Tom Boonen believes there's “a difference in quality” between the top bikes ridden in the pro peloton and the rest

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 11:26

Canyon launches new range of hybrid e-bikes for urban riding and touring

New models are based on both Fazua Ride 60 and Bosch drive systems

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 10:53

HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

Helmets don’t prevent concussion, warns British Cycling; “Forget the conspiracy theories”: Most Brits support 15-minute cities; Lotto Dstny complains over blurry finish photo; Driver takes up bike hangar space – by crashing into it + more on the live blog

Spring, what spring? It’s Tuesday and Ryan Mallon’s here, wrapped up and ready for a chilly edition of the live blog

Tue, Mar 07, 2023 09:55

“Ill-informed” Spectator writer under fire for coverage of manslaughter sentencing for pedestrian who caused cyclist’s death

"Reading this article, it's hard to believe someone died," one reply came to Mary Dejevsky's piece about Auriol Grey, the woman found to have caused the death of an elderly cyclist in Cambridgeshire during a pavement cycling dispute

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 17:29

Five smart cycling glasses — offering you rear-view mirrors, live performance data and more

Who knew a pair of cycling glasses can do so much?! This week’s five cool things are all specs, from HindSight, TriEye, POC, Koo and Engo

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 15:46