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Getting unused bikes out of sheds and garages and back on road works, says Cycling UK
Cycling UK says that its Big Bike Revival programme, which encourages people to get unused bikes out of their garages and sheds and start using them for everyday trips, has led to one in three people it has encouraged to cycle more cutting their car journeys by half.According to the charity, four in ten adults … Read more
Taking on the new North Downs Way Riders’ Route by bike
I probably should have been paying more attention when I got sent the information about a new trail being launched, as I didn’t realise I would be test riding it right away… in December, in the UK. North Downs Way Riders’ Route – Chalk Gulley Push (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Luckily for the potential trail … Read more
The Sun blasts unopened cycleway claimed to put “kids in danger” … with photos of car-choked road outside school
The Sun newspaper has slammed an unopened cycleway outside a school for putting “kids in danger” because of people riding bikes as though they were competing in the Tour de France – with its report accompanied by pictures of traffic jams at the same location, which as some social media users have pointed out suggests where … Read more
Best of the road.cc live blog 2022: Terrible cycling takes, laughable cycle lanes, Highway Code changes, monster climbs, mechanical mishaps, pineapple pizzas + much more
2022 in the cycling world — where to start? Highway Code changes, Grant Shapps going off-brief, cycling licences, number plates, the usual talk show and tabloid hysteria about people riding bicycles, British Cycling’s greenwashing scandal, BBC’s Panorama tackling road rage, an enthralling spring and summer of racing and so much more — it’s certainly not been quiet…That’s without mentioning … Read more
Toon Aerts set to receive two-year ban for positive anti-doping test
Belgian cyclo-cross star Toon Aerts has revealed that he is set to receive a two-year suspension from the UCI after testing positive earlier this year for the specified substance, letrozole.The drug is used to block oestrogen during the treatment of breast cancer, but is used in doping to help boost the production of testosterone.The 29 … Read more
2023 cycling tech predictions — Specialized Tarmac SL8, futuristic bike computers, electronic Campagnolo Ekar, another Hour Record? + more of our top cycling prophecies for next year
2022 is coming to an end, which means we’re looking towards the cycling tech and tech trends we’re expecting or hoping to see in the new year. It has to be said, some of the things on our wish list at road.cc seem far more likely than others, but that won’t stop us from dreaming! Lighter, stiffer, more aero, more … Read more
Showers Pass Atlas Cycling Cap
The Showers Pass Atlas Cycling Cap is a single-size model with some lovely detailing. The fabric is waterproof but the absence of welded or taped seams means persistent rain will eventually infiltrate the stitching, though it dries very efficiently and works very well anyway.Made from 100% three-layer polyester, it’s usefully water resistant and breathable, while … Read more
Cycling trends and traditions that are gone but not forgotten — hark back to wool shorts, massive gears and terrible bar tape
Cycling technology and traditions seemingly stood still for decades, until mountain biking came around, forcing roadies to play catchup… and at lightning speed. Here are ten things that were commonplace in cycling pre-1990s, some of which are sadly missed, others that are certainly not…Brake levers with exterior cables Peugot exterior brake cables (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Long … Read more
Giant postpones payments to suppliers due to falling demand, rising inventory levels, and market “headwinds”
The news that Giant Group, the world’s largest bicycle manufacturer, has sought to postpone payments to its suppliers amidst concerns over falling demand and rising inventory levels has provoked consternation within the bike industry, though fellow Taiwanese brand Merida has insisted that its cash flow remains “normal”.Just last month Giant reported that, despite challenges such … Read more