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“One or two glasses from a coma”: Tour de France stage winner given suspended sentence for drink-driving five times over the limit

Fernando Gaviria, a seven-time Grand Tour stage winner, has been given a two-month suspended sentence after being caught driving five times over the alcohol limit, the same day his transfer to a new team was announced.The incident occured in Monaco last month, three days after the Colombian sprinter, 31, finished his season at the Tour of Guangxi. … Read more

The ultimate Christmas gifts for cyclists — from computers to electric pumps, get the cyclist in your life something they really want

Some brands have paid to be included in this article, but we have curated our own independent list of products that we think you’ll like.’Tis the season for gift-giving, and if you have a cyclist on your list, we’re here to make things a little bit easier! Of course, cyclists can be tricky to buy … Read more

Toot Engineering takes on controversial UCI bar width rules with fully compliant “radical handlebar system”

While many across the bike industry are frustrated and baffled by the UCI’s controversial handlebar width rules, coming in from the start of next season and enforcing a minimum 40cm overall width, Toot Engineering has cracked on with designing, manufacturing and testing, this week bringing its latest eye-catching aero bar to market.The M3 (that stands for … Read more

Topeak UTF Bellonside

The Topeak UTF Bellonside is easy to use, easy to fit without taking up space on the handlebars, and sounds loud and clear.A good bell is one of those accessories that can be difficult to get right on road bikes – you don’t want something massive on the bar, but constantly having to shout at … Read more

No change to Cycle to Work Scheme in Budget, Treasury confirms — despite reports spending cap would be introduced

The Cycle to Work scheme has been left unaffected by the Chancellor’s Budget despite reports suggesting a spending cap would be introduced, as confirmed by a Treasury spokesperson in an email to road.cc. Government sources had briefed the Financial Times leading up to the announcement that there would be a clampdown on “tax breaks for high earners … Read more

“North Korean style” cycle lane project that locals say has “no purpose” blamed for more than 40 incidents

A controversial pair of cycle lanes connecting two small villages in Ireland has seen more than 40 road incidents reported since its construction, according to a local residents’ association.The 3km-long project on the R448, between the villages of Moone and Timolin in south Kildare, are reported to have cost around €1.6 million (£1.41 million). They form part … Read more

“Good news for MAMILs”: Cycle to Work cap’s omission from Budget sparks “Big Bike conspiracy” jokes, after rumours “did wonders for bike shops pre-Christmas”; UAE building mountains for Pogačar?; Froome back on the road after crash + more on the live blog

Cervelo Aspero-5 Red AXS 1

The Cervelo Aspero-5 Red AXS 1 is as racy as a racy thing. It’s not meant for Sunday saunters down the towpath, it’s there to be ridden in anger in UCI gravel races – as long as it’s not muddy or wet.If a gravel race bike is your bag, then this machine hits the brief … Read more

“The all-or-nothing demand would force Rad to shut its doors immediately”: Rad Power Bikes refuses recall of “hazardous batteries” despite public safety warning over its batteries

Boardman Winter Gloves

Like much of its cycling stuff, the Boardman Winter Cycling Gloves are keenly priced. At a third of the cost of some competitors, they insulate and protect your hands from wind and rain, fit well and aren’t short of features. However, their lack of flexibility, visibility and usability with touchscreens makes them hard to fully … Read more