Roadcc Archives

If you want to find out about one of the most important cyclists you’ve never heard of, check out this new book

Following on from the success of their ‘Rough-Stuff Fellowship Archive’ and ‘Further Adventures in Rough Stuff’ books, Isola Press have launched a crowdfunder for another book about Jobst Brandt, one of cycling’s most influential outsiders, industry mavericks, inspiring explorers and godfather of gravel. You might not ever have heard of him, which is why you might … Read more

Ribble unveils three limited edition bikes including unreleased prototype to celebrate 125th anniversary

Founded in late 1897, Ribble Cycles is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world and celebrates its 125th birthday this year. To mark the occasion, Ribble has unveiled three signature 125 Anniversary Edition designs… and unlike many of the bikes featured in our Bike at Bedtime series, you are actually able to purchase two of the … Read more

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blasted after claiming there is a “growing debate” about compulsory hi-viz for cyclists

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has claimed there is a “growing debate” around making it compulsory for cyclists to wear high-visibility clothing – and has also implied that part of the cost of having more road space set aside for cycle lanes is that people on bikes need to take on more responsibility.The Labour … Read more

Stolen Goat Men’s Mango Alpine Epic Jacket

Stolen Goat has rolled some novel design ideas into the Alpine Epic to create a jacket that works extremely well for riding in cruddy weather. It has the sort of quality that makes it a contender for one of the best winter cycling jackets you can buy.> Buy now: Stolen Goat Alpine Epic Jacket for £190 from … Read more

YT Szepter first-ride – a drop-bar trail slayer

Calls to ban lorries from Wiltshire village where seven-year-old was killed while riding her bike

Residents of a village in Wiltshire are calling for articulated lorries to be banned from travelling through it following the death of a seven-year-old girl who was killed when riding her bike last year, with one local describing the road there as being like the “wild west.”A coroner’s inquest into the death of Eloise Jackson … Read more

Bianchi returns to WorldTour with Team Arkéa-Samsic – but those Air Deflectors are missing

Bianchi will return to the WorldTour next year with France’s Arkéa-Samsic, taking over from Canyon as the team’s bike supplier. The partnership also includes a Pro Continental women’s and Development Team line-up. Bianchi was last represented in the WorldTour by Team BikeExchange in 2021 but the Australian squad switched to Giant for 2022.Arkéa-Samsic riders will … Read more

Lusso Paragon Jersey

The Lusso Paragon is a stylish, very comfortable and breathable jersey with great high-capacity pockets. It’s not only one of the best summer cycling jerseys you can get, it’s very good for spring and autumn too.The Paragon is Lusso’s top of the range jersey, with a close fit but with comfort in mind for long … Read more

Bike subscription firm Swapfiets awarded B Corp status for social and environmental standards

Panorama’s ‘Road Rage: Cars v Bikes’ reaches the masses… with painfully predictable outcome (+ anti-cycling bingo tally); Quintana loses appeal against Tour DQ; View from the Netherlands; Pogačar v Vingegaard… on FIFA + more on the live blog