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Best bikepacking bags 2026 — how to choose lightweight luggage for cycling adventures
This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Contents The best bikepacking bags Honourable mentions Everything you need to know about bikepacking bags If you plan to travel fast and light, or just don’t … Read more
Highway Code ‘fury’: Calls for cyclists’ driving test as Mike Graham and Daily Express continue attacking changes
The Highway Code changes were back in the spotlight again today after an article on the Daily Express’ website, in which Paul Biggs from the Alliance of British Drivers demanded cyclists take a test to use the roads.Despite the story claiming Biggs is a “keen leisure cyclist”, the representitive for the voluntary organisation that promotes the … Read more
Santini Vega Grido Women’s Bib Tight
Santini’s Grido Women’s Bib Tights feel very warm in cold weather and have a comfy chamois that soaks up miles easily. For the high price tag it would be good to see a better quality finish in the finer details of seams and zip, plus a bit more breathability. And check the fit in the … Read more
London pedicab cyclist told to repay £180 fare charged for three-minute journey
A pedicab operator who charged two women a £180 fare for a simple three-minute trip has been ordered to repay the extortionate charge by police.The Evening Standard reports the women, who took a ride with an unregulated operator, were told the journey would cost £18, but were faced with an extra zero and a £180 bill … Read more
Near Miss of the Day 716: “Just couldn’t wait!” Driver almost hits oncoming motorist rushing overtake
Today’s Near Miss of the Day comes from the West Midlands where an impatient driver just could not wait to overtake road.cc reader Simon, almost colliding with an oncoming motorist in the process.Simon was cycling along Stoney Lane, in Alvechurch last Thursday between 2pm and 3pm, he told us he was roughly 0.75m away from the … Read more
Ratio now allows you to turn your 2×11 SRAM mechanical drivetrain into a 12-speed system
After last year launching an upgrade kit that allowed users of SRAM 1×11 mechanical shifting to use 12-speed cassettes, British company Ratio has designed a conversion kit for 2×11 SRAM systems.Ratio 2×12 6 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)While you might be thinking that a lot of parts would be required for this to work, the upgrade … Read more
UK cycle hire schemes reduce car mileage by 3.7 miles per user each week, report shows
The UK’s 39 bike hire schemes are at the forefront of tackling car mileage, removing 3.7 driven miles per user every week, according to a report from Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK).The charity promotes the environmental, economic, health and social benefits of shared transport for the public good, and published its annual report, showing the extent to which … Read more
Whoop Superknit 4.0
The Whoop Superknit 4.0 is a good health and fitness tool that is best suited to tracking steady-state cardio workouts. The sleep tracking is great, the app is easy to use and packed with data, and the recovery scores can guilt trip you into drinking less and eating better. But issues with heart rate accuracy at … Read more