Update 12pm: For the avoidance of any doubt, this article was published on the morning of April Fools’ Day and is untrue. Drivers are being encouraged to cycle to their local petrol stations to buy fuel, as part of a latest effort to drive down demand in response to shortages caused by the war in Iran.Since … Read more
I live in rural Warwickshire, just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon, and it is a beautiful part of the world. From my window I have views over the Cotswolds, we have the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company bringing the best actors in the world to perform, and this area is repeatedly voted as one of the best places … Read more
Belfast has long been criticised for lagging behind the rest of the UK’s major cities when it comes to installing safe, protected infrastructure for cyclists. But that could soon be set to change, thanks to plans to build a dedicated three-metre-wide cycle lane along one of the city’s busiest commuter corridors, a scheme described by … Read more
The Universal Colours Men’s Mono Rain Jacket is a lightweight waterproof that you can pack away in a jersey pocket. That portability could prove a key feature, as its low breathability means you’ll most likely not want to wear this unless it’s actually raining.The Mono is a very light jacket with no superfluous features. It’s … Read more
Small bike brand, Shand, has become known for hand-building steel bikes of all kinds with durability in mind, and today, it has revived the Stramash. As before, it’s a do-it-all gravel bike, capable of road, fireroad bashing, and singletrack, but it’s got a few neat tricks up its sleeve. Is Ritchey’s new bike “near indestructible”? … Read more
Nostalgia is a funny old thing isn’t it. Sometimes we (me!) hang onto things that really have had their day, yet we can’t quite let go of them. They might sit in the biscuit tin of stuff waiting for another life, or be built up on a retro or Eroica bike to be enjoyed occasionally. … Read more
Swiss prosecutors have found no evidence of third-party involvement or criminal wrongdoing in the fatal crash of 18-year-old Swiss rider Murier Furrer at the 2024 Road World Championship in Zurich. Following an extensive investigation, the Zurich public prosecutor’s office confirmed it was unable to establish that other riders, race officials, or organisers bore any responsibility … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThe clocks have gone forward, peak cycling season is approaching rapidly, and we’re into full-on reviewing mode here at road.cc, so check out some of the coolest products we’ll be telling you about over the coming weeks.From a feature-packed Wahoo GPS bike computer … Read more
Gee Atherton already has two rainbow jerseys hanging in his house, scored from his two world downhill titles, and there’s a whole lot more racing bling stashed in there too, such has been his illustrious gravity-defying racing career. However, he’s recently become better known for his riding films, where he attempts lines that we mere … Read more
