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The unconventional classic that’s hardly changed since the 1940s: an ode to the Paris Galibier
The unusual looks and design features that set this bike apart in 1947 are still present in 2026, as you can still buy it as a brand new bike almost 80 years later! There can’t be many designs that have lasted so long without any significant changes to the design or build.Harry Rensch, a London-based frame builder, changed his … Read more
Wilier Filante SLR ID2 SRAM Red AXS
The Wilier Filante SLR ID2 is one of those bikes that makes more sense the faster you go. Not in a ‘white-knuckle, cling-on’ way, but in a deeply reassuring ‘this is exactly what it was built for’ kind of way. It’s quick, confident and stable, combining a light weight with aero credentials, and I found it … Read more
How are visually impaired cyclists classified for competition? We spoke to the professor in charge at British Blind Sport to find out
We speak to Professor Joy Myint – Head of School and Professor of Optometry at Cardiff University – who also performs a fascinating role as head classifier with British Blind Sport (BBS), classifying the UK’s blind and visually impaired athletes for competition. road.cc First of all, tell us a little bit about your background and how you … Read more
Councils lack resources to successfully deliver LTNs amid “culture wars”, study finds
A new study has found that low traffic neighbourhoods are struggling due to a lack of funding that fails to account for the impact of “national politics and culture wars”. The research, published in Transport Policy, is based on interviews with councillors and transport officers from 12 English local authorities and concludes that years of austerity … Read more
Galibier Liberté Optics – on a par with big name glasses that cost four times as much
The Galibier Liberté Optics enhance the brand’s reputation for making good cycling kit at great prices. There’s much to admire here: light weight, good shape, great fit, not the size of a Scammell windscreen. They’re also available with three lens options – including one photochromic – and each for less than the cost of spare … Read more
Plans to build cycle lane in town “hostile to anyone outside of a car” have been scrapped
Proposed cycle lanes in Ayr town centre have been scrapped after the council’s depute leader called for a revised design without cycling infrastructure, following criticism from residents. The controversial plans initially caused uproar as the removal of six car parking spaces would cause “disruption” to “our local economy”, according to MP Elaine Stewart. There was public concern that … Read more
Is this AI cycling camera really “the future of two-wheel safety”? Plus £780 recovery boots, an award-winning e-bike and more
Welcome back to Tech of the Week, a return after last week’s Velofollies action. So, what’s happened this week then? The big headlines were reserved for some rather large job cuts at Canyon and Paris-Roubaix-winning on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment innovator Gravaa declaring bankruptcy, but we’ll try to keep things a bit more positive here.After all, Blue Monday is done. January, … Read more
Disabled cyclists “abused by vigilante residents” for riding in town centre – as changes made to controversial cycling trial to “prioritise” bikes as mobility aids
Disabled cyclists have “suffered harassment” and abuse at the hands of “non-uniformed vigilante residents” for riding through a town centre market, a cycling campaigner has claimed.The claim was made as Oxfordshire County Council voted to amend a controversial cycling trial on Bicester’s Sheep Street, to permit disabled people who use bikes as mobility aids to … Read more
No. 22 Bicycles reckons its $495 titanium stem (and $199 computer mount) is the perfect upgrade for any bike
Putting its hat in the ring for the world’s blingest stem, No.22 Bicycles has this week launched this rather sleek titanium model that’ll set you back a whopping $495. If you want the matching computer mount that’s another $199, so $694 all in for both.The New York-based titanium specialist No.22 says riders can get its redesigned stem … Read more