The policy director of Lime Bikes in the UK has called on Transport for London to retime their traffic lights to enable smoother, less disruptive journeys on two wheels.Writing in MyLondon, Hal Stevenson welcomed TfL’s recent policy announcement that they would give buses priority at all 3,500 relevant signals across London by 2030. But he … Read more
A former Member of Parliament’s social media video denouncing plans for better active travel infrastructure has been widely criticised for spreading misinformation and inadvertently showcasing why a segregated cycle lane is needed.Felicity Buchan last week shared a video calling for residents to oppose Westminster Council’s plans to segregate the cycle lane on Bayswater Road. A … Read more
In the cycling world, there aren’t many who have worn more hats (or should that be casquettes?) than Brian Smith.Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicOver four decades in and around the sport, the 58-year-old has raced as a … Read more
A new report compiled and published by Shimano has stated that the UK and Ireland have the lowest bicycle ownership rates in Europe, despite more people saying cycling has become safer for children in their local area.Shimano’s State of the Nation report, which surveyed more than 25,000 people across 25 European countries and regions, has … Read more
This piece, by its very nature, is a personal list of a few items, that for me are essential riding kit. Some of them are winter-focussed, and some of them are year- round items. This is because I ride all year round, and only stop if there’s the threat of ice on the roads (that doesn’t … Read more
You probably saw that our video editor ranked all of the WorldTour bikes in a video earlier this year, but there will be new bikes at the Tour de France including BMC’s Teammachine SLR and Cube Litening Aero C:68X. So, where does Liam think they fit into his rankings?Like this video ranking of some of … Read more
Garmin today unveiled its new Varia RearVue 820, a radar tail light that promises “advanced vehicle tracking, superior battery life and a brighter tail light than ever before”. At £259.99, it costs considerably more than the Varia RTL515, so will it set the new standard for radar rear lights? Here’s what we know so far. 2026 Garmin … Read more
Whether you’re just starting out on your road cycling journey or want a new bike that will be a versatile and uncompromising addition to the stable, you can get some pretty decent road models for under £2,000. They might not come with electronic groupsets or weigh 6kg, but they’re still well-equipped for the money and … Read more
The safety of people walking and cycling is being put at risk by a council’s changes to a high street in the North East, campaigners have argued, the under-fire plans coming just months after the local authority claimed it wanted to prioritise active travel and make routes “safer and easier” for people to walk, wheel … Read more
