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“I reject any stereotyping of cyclists”: Irish prime minister condemns judge’s ‘nightmare cyclists’ comments, as Labour makes formal complaint to judicial standards body
A judge who reduced a cyclist’s damages by 80 per cent and branded cyclists a “nightmare in Dublin” has been referred to Ireland’s Judicial Council over his remarks.Judge James O’Donohoe was widely criticised for his comments at a civil court hearing over a motorcyclist’s collision with a cyclist. Ioan Giurgila suffered a brain injury and 12 soft … Read more
My favourite road tyres ranked (in early 2026)
You can spend anything from £20 to £120 on a single tyre for your road bike, but how do you know which ones are good? There are numerous ways, of course, but for no other reason than to make a fun YouTube video and comment piece, I’m going to attempt to rank all of the main … Read more
“This story was one-sided”: Cycling campaigners criticise BBC coverage of “irresponsible e-bike users”
Campaigners have criticised the BBC for publishing a “one-sided” story on e-bike pavement parking that assigned blame on hire bike users and did not address other obstacles to pedestrians.Paul Horwood told the BBC that e-bikes in Colchester could make pavements difficult to navigate for him and his wife Anna. The hire bikes are operated by Dott and are … Read more
The best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2025/26
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this page. Read more about how road.cc makes money here.We all love a cracking deal. Whether you’re putting together your dream road bike or trying to get the best clothing and accessories, it always feels good when your money goes that little bit further. So … Read more
Universal Colours Deep Winter Gloves
Winter cycling gloves tend to err on the side of bulk, and sometimes this is out of necessity to keep your hands warm. Universal Colours’ Deep Winter Gloves promise to cut the winter chill without making you feel like you’re wearing a spacesuit and to a great extent they deliver on that.Let’s start with the … Read more
Owner of Ridley and Eddy Merckx brands introduces ‘transferable lifetime warranty’ to cover second owners
As of 1 January 2026, the Belgian Cycling Factory, who own such brands as Ridley, Eddy Merckx, Nukeproof and Aeres, has announced the introduction of a ‘transferable lifetime warranty’ to cover second owners, as well as the original purchaser. But before you get too excited, thinking that it will cover you for the next 50 years of your life… … Read more
Coroner highlights lack of “comprehensive cycle path network” during inquest into cyclist’s death, as cycling charity warns collision site “long been regarded as unsafe”
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the charity formerly named Sustrans, has warned a Belfast street where a cyclist was killed in a collision involving an HGV being driven on the route “is not safe for people walking or cycling”.The warning and urgent appeal for action comes following the inquest into Gary McMahon’s death, the 58-year-old cyclist … Read more
Fuming politicians claim “ridiculous” new cycle lane scheme is “crackpot stuff”, but council encourages residents to “ditch the car for some shorter journeys”
The latest bike lane row to erupt in local politics appears to be this one from Merseyside, Conservative councillors taking issue with the Labour-run local authority’s message to leave the car at home and make active journeys; a call being supported through the installation of new cycling infrastructure.We have seen similar events unfold across the United … Read more