Campaigners have criticised the BBC for publishing a “one-sided” story on e-bike pavement parking that assigned blame on hire bike users and did not address other obstacles to pedestrians.Paul Horwood told the BBC that e-bikes in Colchester could make pavements difficult to navigate for him and his wife Anna. The hire bikes are operated by Dott and are … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this page. Read more about how road.cc makes money here.We all love a cracking deal. Whether you’re putting together your dream road bike or trying to get the best clothing and accessories, it always feels good when your money goes that little bit further. So … Read more
Winter cycling gloves tend to err on the side of bulk, and sometimes this is out of necessity to keep your hands warm. Universal Colours’ Deep Winter Gloves promise to cut the winter chill without making you feel like you’re wearing a spacesuit and to a great extent they deliver on that.Let’s start with the … Read more
As of 1 January 2026, the Belgian Cycling Factory, who own such brands as Ridley, Eddy Merckx, Nukeproof and Aeres, has announced the introduction of a ‘transferable lifetime warranty’ to cover second owners, as well as the original purchaser. But before you get too excited, thinking that it will cover you for the next 50 years of your life… … Read more
Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the charity formerly named Sustrans, has warned a Belfast street where a cyclist was killed in a collision involving an HGV being driven on the route “is not safe for people walking or cycling”.The warning and urgent appeal for action comes following the inquest into Gary McMahon’s death, the 58-year-old cyclist … Read more
The latest bike lane row to erupt in local politics appears to be this one from Merseyside, Conservative councillors taking issue with the Labour-run local authority’s message to leave the car at home and make active journeys; a call being supported through the installation of new cycling infrastructure.We have seen similar events unfold across the United … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week’s round-up of cool things in for review includes recyclable wheels from Hunt, upgraded walkie-talkies from Milo, a Huawei smartwatch with wrist-based cycling power, and more. Here are the previews, with full reviews landing on the site soon.Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Dynamo … Read more
Norway’s reTyre has secured €7 million (£6.07 million) in new investment as it looks to scale up production of its low-carbon, fully recyclable bicycle tyres, and it has agreed a partnership with Italian brand Vittoria to bring new models to market. Investors claim this is: “A significant step toward reshaping the global bicycle tyre industry.”Why? … Read more
The Irish Cycling Campaign has accused a judge of “language that risks normalising hostility towards people who choose to travel by bike”, that after he told a civil court proceeding “cyclists have become a nightmare in Dublin” and slashed the damages awarded to a rider who suffered a brain injury in a collision by 80 per … Read more
