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“We’re sorry – we got this one wrong”: British Cycling apologises for advising cyclists not to ride their bikes during state funeral

British Cycling has released a statement this morning apologising for issuing controversial guidance which recommended that cyclists in the UK should avoid riding their bikes during Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral and procession on Monday.The original advice, issued earlier this week by the national governing body and published on its website, stated: “As a mark … Read more

Why Silca is at the cutting edge of cycle tech

Silca might have been in the cycling world – courtesy of its legendary pumps – for more than a century, but with new owner Josh Poertner coming up to his first decade in charge, the company’s focus is very much on what’s coming next, rather than what has come before.road.cc’s Dave Atkinson recently caught up … Read more

The E Mouse – Canadian inventor trying to crowdfund folding e-bike with six-inch front wheel

Stashers Modular Insulated Adventure Bag

The Stashers Modular Insulated Adventure Bag (Large) is a unique bike luggage idea for carrying long, cylindrical loads all over multiple kinds of bike. Made from rugged materials in a range of colours, it’s a great one to have in your bike-gear-schlepping toolkit.Bike luggage tends to fit into one of two designs these days: bags … Read more

“Attack, attack!”: Wout van Aert and Co cheer on Australian junior racers; Bike thief sentenced to 16 years; Police investigate Jumbo sponsor fraud – cycling team ‘not involved’; Movistar doc returns to Netflix; Swift joins Ineos + more on the live blog

Glove Island: trying out GripGrab’s new range (and plenty of garlic) on the Isle of Wight

It felt a little odd, and really rather warm, trying on fluffy deep winter gloves as the last gasps of summer wafted across the Isle of Wight… but such are things, and the sudden autumnal weather just three days later definitely lent itself to thinking about layering policies for the non-Zwift rider over the upcoming months. GripGrab … Read more

Drink driver who hit and nearly killed 13-year-old cyclist minutes after being refused service at pub jailed for just over two years

A drink driver almost killed a teenage cyclist after hitting him off his bike while he drove on the wrong side of the road after being refused another drink at a local pub. Ambrose Taylor was jailed for two years and six months after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to provide a … Read more

Meta makes East African cycling team the face of new advertising campaign

Meta, the US technology giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, has released an advert on its YouTube channel featuring the East Afircan cycling squad Team Amani. The team is based in the countries of Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya with both male and female teams who have made an impact on gravel and in the world of … Read more

Giro Men’s Chrono Elite Bibshorts

The Giro Men’s Chrono Elite Bib Shorts offer a high-performance, compressive and aerodynamic fit. They feature a plush chamois offering increased support in the areas where it counts, and ensuring they provide a comfortable ride over variable terrain.The Chrono Elite Bib Shorts are part of Giro’s ‘Renew Series’ which offers a significantly reduced carbon footprint … Read more

British cycling team suing bike sponsor Lapierre for over £100,000

British continental team Saint Piran are suing bike brand Lapierre’s UK representative, Raleigh, after they claim they were sent unsafe equipment with the team looking to recover costs of around £100,000… however in a confusing twist one of the team’s sponsors, Tribute Cornish Pale Ale, is currently running a giveaway to win a “professional road … Read more