Double amputee racing driver completes 140-mile challenge

A racing driver who lost both his legs in a crash has finished a gruelling triathlon covering 140 miles in four days.Billy Monger completed the final stage of the Comic Relief challenge by walking and cycling laps of his home track in Kent. The 21-year-old said ‘it was hard to explain what it means to be have been able to … Read more

CeramicSpeed UFO Drip – New Formula

The new formula UFO Drip chain lube from CeramicSpeed is a very clean lubricant than claims to offer improved efficiency – though not to levels I could ever measure. The price might have dropped, but it’s still expensive and we didn’t find that it lasts anywhere near as long as claimed, particularly off road.The original UFO … Read more

Cyclist fined after submitting dangerous driving video to police

A cyclist has been fined by gardaí after submitting videos of unsafe overtaking because officers decided he had been ‘cycling without reasonable consideration’. Speaking to The Times, John, who regularly reports instances of bad driving, said he had been notified that he would receive two €40 fines by the Irish Police. He said that this was the first time he had … Read more

Best road cycling shoes 2026 — get faster with light, stiff shoes

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 performance cycling shoes Honourable mentions Everything you need to know about high-performance cycling shoes Get yourself the best road cycling shoes and your … Read more

8 cheap ways to get a lighter bike — save a kilo or more

Everyone likes a light bike, but nobody likes spending money unnecessarily. Choose carefully and you can shed a couple of pounds — or more — from your bike without breaking the bank. Updated October 29, 2021 Welcome to the latest edition of road.cc’s guide to trimming bike weight on the cheap in which you’ll find … Read more

Major Edinburgh street to be given over to people, not cars

One of the main streets in Edinburgh’s New Town is set to be transformed into a haven for cyclists and pedestrians under a £32 million scheme unveiled this week that will also see cars banned, in what may well be the single most ambitious project to promote streets for people, not motor vehicles, currently planned … Read more

Galibier Colombière Jacket

The Galibier Colombière Insulated Jacket is ideal for on- and off-bike adventures, either in the wild or about town, and Galibier has made real strides in combating overheating when pedalling hard.Northern Irish brand Galibier has been quietly producing high-quality cycle wear at very competitive prices for some years now, and the Colombière jacket can certainly … Read more

VeloChampion 2 in 1 CO2 Inflator Pump

The VeloChampion 2 in 1 CO2 Inflator Pump is easy to use, reliable and effective at inflating a tyre in seconds using CO2 cartridges, and the lever makes it easy to control the flow. The protective sleeve is a little on the tight side, and it only works with 16g cartridges. There’s also a slight … Read more

Hunt expands Limitless range with 60 Aero Disc wheelset for speed and smooth steering

Hunt claims that its new 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheels “minimise aerodynamic drag while maintaining a smooth steering moment”, for riders seeking faster speeds that they can carry through corners, even in variable conditions.2021 Hunt 60 Limitless Aero Disc 1 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The new 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheelset sits in the Limitless range alongside the … Read more

“Too ridiculous”: Cyclist reports motorist for driving on the pavement… and is threatened with fine for ‘cycling on the footpath’

Updated, 16:47: Avon and Somerset Police has now given a statement to road.cc. The original article appears below the statement.  “We have received video footage of an incident that occurred in near Castle Park, Bristol, on 24 February reportedly showing a motorist contravening regulations by driving a vehicle on the pavement. “Enforcement action has been … Read more