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Dan Bigham and Specialized take aero “to a new scientific level” by riding through lasers, plus the world’s first aluminium velodrome, loads of new tech and more

It has been another busy week of tech news, from leaks of a possible new Cannondale SuperSix Evo to Passoni’s unique half carbon/half titanium aero bike. Talking of leaks, or rather stopping them, we also brought you that new Q36.5 jersey called ‘The Condom’ that offers a lightweight, aero solution to riding hard on wet days… yes, the … Read more

Dealclincher x Johnson Fitness Black Friday fitness deals: huge savings on indoor training equipment including half-price Zwift-compatible spin bikes, tempting treadmill deals + more

The stars have aligned for indoor training purchases. The nights are drawing in, the weather is becoming more wet and wild, and Black Friday discounts make it the perfect time to pick up a fitness machine to keep your VO2 max up over the winter months. And there’s no better place to look than Johnson … Read more

Local politicians claim cycle lane is “putting lives at risk” amid reports of fire engines being forced to use it — but resident claims complaints are from those who “obviously don’t want the cycle paths”

A Shropshire Council committee have agreed to launch a “rapid task and finish group” after backlash over a protected cycle lane and ‘floating’ bus stop were built in the place of a two-lane road. The concerns centre on the bus stop island apparently being too narrow, and accusations the overall layout has created congestion that has been slowing down … Read more

“I’ve done some stupid things in my life, but this was beyond stupid!” Ultra-endurance cyclist Sofiane Sehili on breaking into Russia, 51 days in jail, and cycling’s most dramatic failed record attempt ever

63 days, 17 countries, and 17,500km into his attempt to break the world record for crossing Eurasia by bike, ultra-endurance cycling legend Sofiane Sehili made headlines around the world. Just not quite in the way he’d imagined.Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc … Read more

Labour’s Cycle to Work limit “risks undoing progress to encourage cycling, decrease traffic, and reduce carbon emissions”, say scheme providers

The Labour government’s reported plans to reintroduce a spending cap on purchases made as part of the Cycle to Work scheme have been criticised by a coalition of the scheme’s biggest providers, who have argued the move could undo years of progress when it comes to encouraging cycling and decreasing car use, while potentially discriminating … Read more