A van driver who killed a cyclist while using his phone at the wheel for a “significant amount” of time, to the extent that he was unaware that he had been involved in a crash, believing instead that his engine had exploded, has been jailed for nine years.Matthew Marston, who had previously totted up 12 … Read more
Upgrading a road bike is a great way to inject new life into a favourite machine. You can often get more speed, enhanced comfort, or sometimes even both at once. From my countless trials, tribulations and tinkering over the years, there are some upgrades that can really transform your cycling experience. This can get costly of … Read more
Last month, we published an article asking if the bike industry is doing enough on climate action, which referred to the results of a survey that found 62% of those in the industry thought they were doing a good job on sustainability. This compared to only 23% of consumers who believe the same thing. To be honest, … Read more
Q36.5 and SRM have launched a new shoe and pedal system that they describe as “game-changing” in that it increases the contact area between shoe and pedal and “reduces total pedalling stack height by 6mm relative to current marketing leading figures, offering the most direct and efficient pedalling system on the market”.They say, “The combination of … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s time to reveal our road.cc Recommends for November, featuring 14 standout products that have earned some of our highest review scores. This month, we’ve been impressed by winter-ready upgrades for both your bike and wardrobe, with items that enhance performance, comfort, and durability. Below is … Read more
Johannes Staune-Mittet’s preparations for the 2026 road season haven’t gone quite to plan so far, after the Norwegian pro revealed this week that he was issued a €100 fine by police while training in Alicante – for using earphones during his ride.In the United Kingdom, there is currently no law prohibiting cyclists from wearing headphones … Read more
The Santini RTR Women’s Tights are, in some respects, excellent for riding in very cold, dry weather – the fleece lining delivers first-rate insulation, so if you struggle with bib tights, these might be worth considering. However, you’d need to be happy with the compressive fit and get along better with the chamois than I … Read more
Cube has told customers to stop riding its 2025 and 2026 Agree C:62 road bikes, issuing a recall following a number of reports of forks delaminating and cracking.In a statement published on Wednesday afternoon, the brand said riders must stop using the affected models with immediate effect and all forks will need to be checked … Read more
It was once dubbed the ‘potmonster’ and could have been used to hide away magical treasures and even a small child. But one of the worst potholes we’ve ever seen has finally been filled in.The pothole, on Ferry Road in Coalisland, County Tyrone, was first brought to our attention in 2023 when Mid-Ulster Councillor Malachy … Read more
