Innovation

11 things we’ve learned this week

'Unfiltered' Strava, bike-themed fireworks and a Richard Madeley tantrum. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

Veldt Trophy Head: the new way to hang your helmet

Whether it's tasteful or not is questionable, but if you want to make your bike helmet a centrepiece of the room then look no further...

Cycling app of the week: Bike Citizens

If you need an app to navigate you around a new city, or just want to find a cool place to go by bike, then Bike Citizens will get you there without rinsing your battery life

Light and Motion release new Vibe smart lights

These lights are missing on and off buttons, instead recognising motion to automatically turn on when you start riding, and changing modes depending on light conditions

Sensors deployed on Belfast public hire bikes to track journeys and improve safety of riders

Data collected from devices supplied by See.Sense will inform city authorities on where infrastructure is needed

Kickstarter launches for Stingray smart bike light with security alarm

The Stingray comes with a tamper-sensitive alarm that activates by removing the light and recharges itself, so it never runs out on the go

Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview of new gear from Bontrager, Kenda, Spurcycle, Bobbin and Giro prior to our test results...

11 things we’ve learned this week

Unfortunate faceplants, travelling in style and avant-garde bike transportation. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

Victory Chimp team up with See.Sense for new Reflective City Socks

The new socks are made with a highly reflective yarn for some extra visibility on the road...

Video: First look at Pearl Izumi’s PI Dry technology

We've got some early samples featuring Pearl Izumi's new PI Dry waterproof fabric, and quickly tested the waters before sending them off for review...

Cycling app of the week: Endomondo

This app has many uses and provides a rounded tracking and training experience to help you reach your goals

NEC Cycle Show set to be biggest and best ever

Be sure to book your tickets for the UK’s biggest cycle show, and pick up your 10% discount with a special road.cc code!

Kickstarter launches next week for Crosshead folding bike

The Crosshead is a brand new folding bike, that is said to ride like a racer and fold up in just 20 seconds flat...

Crowdfunding to start soon for Bitmotion bike system

Bitmotion say their product 'turns any bike into a smart bike', with ride metrics, navigation, accident detection and an automatic bike light

Cycling app of the week: Cycle Now

This handy app fixes you up with the nearest bike available to hire and also finds a drop-off location closest to where you're headed...

Floyd Landis’ cannabis brand introduce hemp oil natural pain relief supplement

The Floyd's of Leadville Hemp Oil supplement is said to provide an 'non-addictive, natural recovery solution' for dealing with pain

Video: First look at Wahoo Elemnt Mini and comparison with Elemnt Bolt

We take a look at just how mini the new Elemnt Mini is from Wahoo Fitness, and size it up compared to its bigger brother...

Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A sneak peek at stuff just in from Fizik, Restrap, Lusso, Speedsleev and Bont while they're out with road.cc's reviewers...

11 things we’ve learned this week

Pump palavas, haphazard bike thieving and some serious horespower: here are 11 bike-related things we've learned this week...

Cycling app of the week: GeoCoach

Clock your rides, runs and camel riding pursuits all in one app...

Flexispot to launch Kickstarter for desk with built-in exercise bike

It's a part-exercise bike, part-standing desk that you can set up in a minute and even includes resistance levels for a cycling workout at work...

Kickstarter campaign for one-size-fits-all stem launched

Aero Swiss Design are seeking investment for a stem with interlinking blocks that can shift the position of your handlebars

Brompton launch their first e-bike

The iconic folding bike manufacturer have launched their first e-bike, that can be reserved now for an early 2018 delivery

11 things we’ve learned this week

Froome approaching immortality, motorway madness and no one's ashamed of tan lines. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

Video: Unboxing the Lazer Bullet helmet

The Bullet from Lazer is an aero road helmet with a sliding vent, and was used by the Lotto Soudal team at the Tour de France. We unbox it and take a closer look...

Ekoi promising “no more tan marks” with new Solair jersey

The Solair jersey blocks out harmful rays and lets the good ones in, so Ekoi say, in order to leave you free of unsightly tan lines...

Cycling App of the Week: What to Wear Cycling

This app gives handy recommendations for what attire you need to be comfortable on the bike depending on weather conditions and your personal preferences...

Quarq launch new power meters for Dura-Ace 9100 and Specialized cranksets

The new options mean you can have Quarq power with a Dura-Ace 9100 groupset, and you can also upgrade with an adapter

Bianchi to team up with Ferrari for new range of top-end bikes

The legendary Italian bike and car makers will collaborate for the 'Bianchi for Scuderia Ferrari' range, which will include road, mountain and e-bikes amongst others

Five cool products coming soon to road.cc

A preview prior to our verdicts on the latest products from Pirelli, Pearl Izumi, Ekoi, Specialized and PRO...