Behold this custom-painted Factor OSTRO VAM made in collaboration with Duke Agyapong

Available for a short time and in limited numbers, this eye-catching Factor x Duke OSTRO VAM frame represents Factor’s commitment to spreading the good word about cycling in its partnership with Duke Agyapong. A limited-edition version of this bike has been made following Duke’s custom bike (shown in the header), differing only slightly from Duke’s original by … Read more

Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Tights

The Castelli Free Aero RC Bib Tights are a brilliant winter option for all but the coldest days. The fit is spot on, and the soft material is supportive and sees off light rain. While the price seems high, these are some of the best winter bib tights I know of, and will see a … Read more

Extinction Rebellion protest British Cycling’s Shell deal at National Cycling Centre

Extinction Rebellion protesters have climbed onto the entrance of the National Cycling Centre in Manchester to protest British Cycling’s partnership with Shell.Two protesters displayed a banner demanding ‘Get Shell out of British Cycling’ and held smoke bomb-like devices. The video was filmed by Extinction Rebellion Midlands and uploaded to Twitter. Protest in Manchester to Get … Read more

Smanie Elite Bar Tape

Smanie’s Elite Bar Tape is thick, cushioned and grippy and great at absorbing buzz and bumps on both road and gravel, and its subtle branding results in a clean-looking handlebar. It’s well priced too, but as our best handlebar tape buyer’s guide shows, it’s up against a lot of opposition when it comes to wrapping your bar.> Buy Smanie Elite Bar … Read more

Specialized/Fjallraven Women’s Raven Anorak

The Specialized/Fjallraven Women’s Raven Anorak is a supremely practical and tough option that’s as useful for hiking as it is for cycling, and doesn’t scream out ‘bike jacket’. It’s very well made, with loads of great features and a good sustainability pedigree, but the price is pretty massive.If you’re looking for a single jacket to … Read more

Parliament says folding bikes allowed… if they fit through security scanner

UPDATE 21/11/2022On Monday 21st November officials from Parliament confirmed to road.cc that folding bikes are allowed, providing they can fit through security screening.In a statement provided to road.cc, Parliament explained: Folding bikes are allowed on the Estate providing they can fit through security screening equipment. Luggage larger than 550 mm x 360 mm is not … Read more

Lezyne CNC Alloy Wheel Hook

The Lezyne CNC Alloy Wheel Hook is a dependable and stable bike hook that sits well on the wall, although do make sure you use a spirit level when putting it up. Its overall quality suggests it would be a serious contender for our Best Bike Storage Systems guide too.A wheel hook is a wheel hook … Read more

Drug driver who almost hit cyclist during 87mph police chase avoids jail

A drug driver who led police in Ireland on two high-speed chases in the space of two weeks — almost hitting a cyclist in one, before crashing moments after driving at 99mph (160km/h) in the second — has avoided jail.Mark Fagan was handed “the chance of a lifetime” by judge Orla Crowe at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, … Read more