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You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes

With the launch of 9-speed CUES shift levers, it's finally possible to have a fully CUES-branded 9-speed drop bar bike. Does this have wider significance for the continued existence of Shimano's entry-level road groupsets? As we've come to expect from Shimano recently, that's not exactly clear

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:53
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“Bring back ITV’s montages”: TNT Sports slammed for “impressively awful” AI Tour de France history video; Iconic Paris-Roubaix restaurant damaged in fire; Pogačar ditches final pre-Tour altitude camp; National champs vs heatwave + more on the live blog

Just one quiet (and relatively cool) day of news, that’s all your resident cycling live blogger Ryan Mallon wants this Tuesday. Is that really too much to ask?

Tue, Jun 23, 2026 10:22
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31.5mph for 100 miles… with a loose cleat: 41-year-old double Paralympic tandem gold medallist smashes 100-mile time trial record, despite finishing with one bolt holding his cleat in place

Adam Duggleby – fuelled by just one caffeine gel – covered the Cambridgeshire course in three hours, 10 minutes, and 48 seconds, over two minutes faster than John Archibald’s previous 100-mile record

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 18:53
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Glasgow could lose out on over 200km of cycle lanes as government warned switch to short-term funding a “significant barrier” to meeting climate targets

Despite Glasgow City Council committing to installing around 270km of protected cycle lanes, only 54.4km are expected to be delivered by 2032, following the approval of the scaled-back ‘Connecting Glasgow’ programme

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 17:11
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SUV drivers don’t care about danger posed to cyclists and pedestrians, new study finds

Researchers found that warnings of the safety risks associated with large vehicles had a negligible effect on whether motorists would want to buy one

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 15:20
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Canyon offers a glimpse into the cross-country future with its 32″, Biplane-barred, upside down-forked Luxe Era concept

Canyon's concept cross-country bike aims to solve modern problems with 32-inch wheels, a fancy handlebar and an upside down fork

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 15:00
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The “world’s first AI solar e-bike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range

17 miles of extra range that is, with a claimed range of up to 120 miles a day utilising the Samsung battery cells and solar power - reservations for the Phosgo City or Hybrid will start from $1,499 on Kickstarter in late July

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 14:44
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Lael Wilcox abandons Around the World cycling record attempt after “another climate change lesson” amid European heatwave

“It’s kind of a miracle I haven’t just passed out. I’ve never tried so hard,” the ultra-endurance cyclist said after suffering from heat exhaustion in France, 14 days into her record attempt

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 12:29
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“Glad a real person put thought and effort into this picture”: American outdoor shop under fire for AI-generated image in bike ad… with drop bars beneath the saddle + more on the live blog

Rounding up all the weekend's nonsense, Callum is here, although he 's got a sneaking suspicion events in Whitehall might interrupt his Tour de Suisse summary. So inconsiderate...

Mon, Jun 22, 2026 09:50
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Son of pensioner killed by cyclist calls for cycling speed limits to deter “dangerous” riders and “protect pedestrians”

Gerard Griffiths asked Westminster City Council to "lead the way" and "change the behaviour of those who ignore the rules"

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 14:44
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Tired of AI hallucinations getting in the way when searching for cycling news and advice? Add road.cc as a preferred source on Google

While AI is certainly here to stay on Google, there is a quick and easy way to cut through it when you just need some solid, dependable advice about cycling (that was definitely written by a human) - add us as a Google Preferred Source in a couple of clicks

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 13:59
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“This proves that women can compete alongside men”: Sarah Ruggins smashes outright 6,000km record for riding across Europe by three days… and 7-day distance record en route

As well as also provisionally breaking the women's 7-day distance record, Ruggins has raised thousands of pounds for charity

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 10:19
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“Where’s your hi-vis?” Transport secretary praised for “brilliant” bike commute video in “normal clothes”… but angry drivers accuse her of dressing “dangerously”; 20mph zones “make drivers play with phones”; Boulting on 5 Tour deal + more on the live blog

It’s finally here… It’s Friday, Scotland are playing tonight, and Ryan Mallon’s here to ease you gently into the weekend with all the usual cycling news, reaction, and general silliness on your favourite live blog

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 09:26
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14,000 on cycle storage waiting list as bike theft rockets and cyclists complain: “If you can’t get a space, you’re not going to be inspired to buy a bike”

In response, the new Green-led Council said, "The council historically has not done enough" and "reducing the number of people waiting will now be a priority"

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 16:44
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Could this be the safest road bike ever built? Canyon thinks so

Canyon's futuristic Predict prototype uses a 360° sensor network, on-bike AI processing and an augmented-reality helmet system to spot dangers before you do, offering a glimpse into the future of connected cycling

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 15:00
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“Instant karma”: Driver close passes cyclist on blind bend towards oncoming car… and immediately gets pulled over by police officer, who asks him: “What’s your problem?”; Cycling’s boring war: Is Tadej Pogačar “destroying” racing? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and general nonsense on the live blog. Unless someone mentions the England match, then he’s off…

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 09:51
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“He didn’t give a s**t”: New York police officer drives into bike lane and hits cyclist… before claiming rider “came out of nowhere”

“I asked him to apologise and he said, ‘I would, but I don’t like your attitude’,” the cyclist recalled

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 16:43
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Talented 16-year-old cyclist Shane O’Brien killed in collision with parked lorry during training ride

The Irish teenager raced for British junior team Camsmajaco, the feeder squad for Netcompany Ineos

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 15:49
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A perineal problem: Organisers of World Naked Bike Ride remind bare-bottomed London participants to use seat covers on shared bikes following cleanliness concerns

After the London edition of the World Naked Bike ride ended on Sunday, a number of observers were nauseous at the site of some participants riding bikes from one of London's several hire schemes with nothing between the seats and their undercarriages

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 13:38
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Channel 5 to show daily Tour de France highlights – plus live free-to-air coverage of next year’s UK Grand Départ

Warners Bros. Discovery says the three-year deal with 5 “represents a major step forward in expanding the reach of elite cycling across the UK”

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 12:28
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“Residents deserve better than panic headlines and half-understood claims ricocheting around Facebook”: Councillors launch defence of “Quiet Lanes”; Chris Froome’s retirement shenanigans suggest TdF return; Pogačar dominant + more on the live blog

The weather may be overcast, the summer a distant thought, but Callum would still rather be here talking bicycles than in Dallas. Until 9pm of course...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 09:44
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Eddy Merckx launches 525R road bike, claiming “geometry revolution” delivers speed gains without sacrificing comfort

Belgian brand says new model focuses on the rider as much as the bike, using progressive geometry, longer reach and steeper seat angles to help you hold faster, more aerodynamic positions

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 09:00
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Shimano brings “flagship innovation” and “thick” brake rotors to its XT mechanical drivetrain

But that's not all as there are also two new pedals on the way

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 08:00
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Affluent residents “less receptive” to cycling due to “high car ownership”, newly-approved active travel plan warns

The statement goes against the recent stereotype that cycling has become a favoured transport mode of the middle-classes

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 17:41
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Bianchi’s updated Specialissima is its lightest ever, with aero gains designed to make it “the ultimate all-rounder”

Italian brand gives flagship model a ground-up redesign featuring a 750g frame, more aero cockpit and fork, and updated vibration-damping tech

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 15:00
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