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MPs demand lifetime driving bans and stricter phone laws to address justice system “failing” families of those killed in collisions

A major new report published by MPs has called for greater use of lifetime driving bans and stricter mobile phone laws to address the justice system “failing families of those killed in road crashes”.The report was published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety (APPGTS), the … Read more

3 hidden winter training secrets most cyclists never learn — get the best out of your off-season riding with these expert tips

Winter can be brutal for cyclists. Cold, wet, and bleak conditions make it all too easy to fall out of love with your bike, especially when the traditional advice has been to simply ‘tough it out’ until spring. Instead of suffering through, here are three winter training secrets to help keep you fit, motivated, and stronger … Read more

Why is a US bike brand asking the Trump administration to include bicycles in proposed 50% aluminium and steel tariff?

In a year dominated by tariffs and the bike industry’s frustration and concern at the controversial economic policies being implemented in the US, there has been no shortage of cycling brands bemoaning the impact of tariffs on imports.So far, we’ve seen increased prices, worried statements about the impact on business and even some bike brands stepping … Read more

“The best nutritionists understand ketones, let them do their job”: Supplement brands hit back at UCI’s “puzzling” intervention on ketones

Supplement brands who provide ketone products to the world’s best cyclists have come out fighting after the UCI released a statement recommending riders avoid ketones as there is “no compelling evidence” they boost performance or recovery.Yesterday, the UCI took the interesting step of releasing an official statement on ketone use in cycling. The governing body stated that while the supplements will not … Read more

“Absolutely ludicrous”: Residents furious over new cycle lane but council doesn’t have money to fix it; Sumo wrestler cycles after missing bus; “If I didn’t care I’d be on Bora Bora”: Primož Roglič dismisses retirement rumours + more on the live blog

Hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist after afternoon of drinking jailed for 12 and a half years

A man who did not hold a driving licence and had been drinking all afternoon took his mother’s car without permission and killed a cyclist in a collision, the drink driver who fled the scene after the fatal crash now jailed for 12 and a half years.Kent Police reported Danny Gibson was also banned from driving for 20 … Read more

Rapha slashes valuation by £102m amid £15m loss and eighth straight year in the red, but insists “great work being done” to turn business around

The challenges facing Rapha have been laid bare in its latest financial results, the premium cycling clothing brand posting a £15.6m loss, its eighth year of loss-making in a row. In a move to “demonstrate our commitment to transparency and a realistic valuation”, Rapha’s holding company Carpegna Ltd has also reduced the carrying value of the company by two … Read more

Dynamic claims its new electric pump can inflate 10 tyres on a single charge — plus more cool things from Ribble, Velocio, Hutchinson + Udog

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week, road.cc HQ is stacked with bikes, tyres, pumps, shoes, and clothing all lined up for review. From high-performance gravel bikes to all-weather tyres, performance cycling shoes, electric pumps, and merino-layered clothing, there’s plenty to put through its paces over the coming … Read more

Be prepared for all weathers and any eventuality with the best kit from legendary mudguard maker SKS

Some brands make specific products that are so good that they become synonymous with that particular item, no matter what else they might also manufacture. A perfect cycling case in point is SKS. Say those three letters to any cyclist worth their salt and they’ll instantly think of mudguards, and for good reason: SKS mudguards are … Read more

UCI tells riders to avoid ketones as “no compelling evidence” they enhance performance or recovery

The UCI has released a statement on the use of ketone supplements by pro cyclists, suggesting there is “no compelling evidence” they work and recommending that riders do not use them.While the statement does not mention the prospect of a potential ban on ketones, just a recommendation that riders and teams should give them a miss, … Read more