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“Hardly a deterrent at all”: Cyclist left with injuries and broken bike after being hit by van driver denounces “disappointing” police action and conduct of insurance company

Despite the cyclist wearing lights and high-vis, the van driver didn’t give way – and was sent on a driver awareness course for the offence

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 16:34

2025 Brooks Unearthed B17 leather saddle maroon

Brooks digs up “forgotten” leather, and turns it into limited run of £330 “exceedingly rare and unrepeatable” saddles

A factory clear-out has led to a limited run of colourful Brooks saddles, but the Unearthed range is nearly double the price of the standard Brooks seats

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 14:43

British Cycling barrier sign at road race

British Cycling loses 11,000 members, but governing body insists 2024/5 still a “positive year” with first financial surplus in five years

The financial surplus is largely a result of £2.8m in sponsorship and rights fees, with Lloyds Bank stepping in as the new lead partner, alongside £1.1m in partnership income, much of it generated by the Tour of Britain

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 12:44

“AI gone wrong?”: Specialized mocked for website image showing cassette… on the front wheel?!; London is “the wild west” for cycling (apparently); Pro cycling ticket debate rumbles on; Girmay joins NSN; Hypnotic wheels; Bike art + more on the live blog

Behind the first door of your road.cc advent calendar you're getting... Dan Alexander kicking off the week with Monday's live blog action (lucky you!)

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 09:08

Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

Should all cyclists require a ‘bike handling licence’ to race? Retired pro calls for proficiency test and “crash course” to ride in peloton, as Tom Dumoulin says protective clothing should be “normalised”

“Cycling is the only sport where you go downhill at 100 kilometres per hour without any protection,” 2017 Giro d’Italia winner Dumoulin, who has previously called for padded kit, said

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 19:37

Ambulance car driver in London using cycle lane

Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds

The designs “effectively facilitated the movement of emergency vehicles by ensuring adequate carriageway widths and junction radii” while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety, Limerick City Council said

Sun, Nov 30, 2025 18:30

Kostüme rejects Black Friday… by launching its most expensive cycling clothing yet, plus Superarmour built for -8°C, some VERY bling hubs, and even more head-turning winter kit

All the best new tech we've spotted this week, including stuff from Pas Normal Studios, Gobik, Tactic Racing, Kostüme and Vekta

Sat, Nov 29, 2025 12:00

“All they did was give me a £6.99 refund”: Cyclist suing Lime over e-bike horror crash which “snapped his leg like a twig” says it’s “only a matter of time before someone dies”

William Radford, who crashed after the e-bike’s rear wheel slid out, says the hire bike company “knows it has a problem” after several reports of similar injuries caused by the machine’s weight, known as ‘Lime bike leg’

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 18:10

Mark Cavendish hints at creating own pro cycling team in future “that is more along the lines of other sports” like Formula 1, claiming riders “aren’t doing enough to make money in their own right”

“There are revenue streams that aren’t being properly utilised,” the retired British sprinter said in a recent interview discussing pro cycling’s business model

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 15:58

John Walsh, a Dublin cyclist killed by a speeding driver in February 2024

Driver who killed Dublin cyclist while speeding on wrong side of road spared jail, after judge ruled her “dangerous driving is on the lower side”

Marcella Duffy, who was banned from driving for six years, was travelling at 62kph in a 50kph zone when she killed club cyclist John Walsh, which the judge described as “somewhat over the speed limit”

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 12:34

“But remember to dress in hi-vis”: Distracted motorist drives in cycle lane while texting, sparking criticism of “victim-blaming” police campaign; ‘E-bike’ rider steals 8ft nutcracker; Vuelta “doesn’t go well” in Pogačar’s schedule + more on the live blog

It's Black Friday and, if you're not excited by our range of fantastic offers and buying guides, rest assured Callum is here to ensure you can find refuge in this little corner of the internet

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:33

DealClincher x Wahoo Black Friday takeover! Save 20% on Wahoo Kickr Core 2, over £1,000 off Wahoo Kickr Pro Smart Bike, big discounts on Kickr accessories + loads more

Wahoo is offering Black Friday savings of up to 31% across a range of products, including the Kickr Core 2 turbo trainer, smart bikes and indoor cycling accessories

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 08:00

DealClincher x Zwift Black Friday takeover! Take £100 off Zwift Ride with Kickr Core and save 20% on the Wahoo Kickr Core 2

Upgrade your indoor cycling setup with big savings on the Zwift Ride smart bike and Wahoo Kickr Core 2. Don't miss out

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 08:00

Cycling Halfords’ “stand-out performer” as bike sales jump 9%, making up almost a quarter of retailer’s revenue

Halfords’ cycling sector was responsible for £208m in revenue as overall sales rose by 4% in the first half of 2025, though commentators continue to warn about weather-based “fluctuations”

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 16:49

2025 Campagnolo Super Record 13 All Road action

“There is no alternative”: Campagnolo lays off 40% of its staff after suffering heavy losses for third year running

The iconic components brand has lost over €24 million since 2023, according to reports in Italy, forcing it to undertake a “significant rethinking of costs at all levels”

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 13:56

Cyclist whose racing career was cut short after being hit by drug driver launches clothing brand with “industry first” membership model

UK cycling brand Amo la Ruta is introducing a £79 a year membership that gives riders up to 50% off clothing, with the goal of "redefining premium" in cycling

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 13:01

Labour ditched Cycle to Work cap two weeks before Budget after deciding it “wasn’t worth the revenue”, as bike shops hail “common sense prevailing”

“E-bikes and cargo bikes cost more, but they’re the tools that make cycling practical for people who couldn’t otherwise manage it. A cap would have slammed the door on exactly the people we should be helping,” the Association of Cycle Traders says

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 12:24

Geraint Thomas, final stage of the 2025 Tour of Britain, Cardiff

“A natural next step”: Geraint Thomas confirmed as new director of racing at Ineos Grenadiers – but will the Tour de France winner’s management role revitalise the struggling British squad?

The much-anticipated move into management will see the recently retired Thomas work alongside Dave Brailsford to provide “crucial input” into race strategy and rider recruitment and development

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 10:59

“I’d just like to reassure those people I can go at a proper speed”: Online troll tells cyclist to ‘get a proper job’ to afford a car… only for rider to send mic-drop reply from the cockpit of his next flight + more on the live blog

The weekend's creeping closer and Dan Alexander will be getting you through Thursday with your latest live blog round-up of all the goings-on from the cycling world today

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 08:58

“One or two glasses from a coma”: Tour de France stage winner given suspended sentence for drink-driving five times over the limit

Fernando Gaviria pled guilty to the charges and admitted he had "work stress and family problems"

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 17:24

Toot Engineering takes on controversial UCI bar width rules with fully compliant “radical handlebar system”

The M3 bars start at €539, a custom 3D-printed version also available on request, Toot Engineering now bringing the product to market and calling it "a paradigm shift" from fitting riders to components to "designing an athlete-bike specific system"

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 15:52

No change to Cycle to Work Scheme in Budget, Treasury confirms — despite reports spending cap would be introduced

Reports hinted a spending cap would be re-introduced to the tax-relief scheme, but Cycle to Work Alliance "happy to confirm no changes" to scheme

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 14:21

“North Korean style” cycle lane project that locals say has “no purpose” blamed for more than 40 incidents

Residents are also concerned by a proposed increase in the speed limit and the lack of street lighting along the R488

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 12:07

“Good news for MAMILs”: Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”; UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Froome back on the road after crash + more on the live blog

It’s Budget Day! And Ryan Mallon’s back to keep your mind off all the economic doom and gloom by delving into his own red leather box, packed with all the latest cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 09:58

“The all-or-nothing demand would force Rad to shut its doors immediately”: Rad Power Bikes refuses recall of “hazardous batteries” despite public safety warning over its batteries

Beleaguered US-based e-bike company says recall could force it out of business

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 18:48