Easy enough for a beginner to get to grips with, but with enough depth and compatibility to satisfy more demanding riders, the Magene C506 is a pleasingly straightforward way to obtain performance data on training loops, turbo sessions and even while following fully mapped new routes.> Buy now: Magene C506 for £109 from MageneThe smartphone … Read more
Most cycling fans, bless ‘em, are traditionalists.Many of them may be politically and socially progressive, but when it comes to bike racing – and especially the names of their favourite races – they don’t like change. And I’ll admit I’m one of them.For example, to this rebrand slow learner Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is still Het … Read more
The driver responsible for this close pass on a cyclist in Essex was offered a driving awareness course to avoid court after the rider caught the incident on camera and reported it to the police.road.cc reader Tony, who uploaded the video of the incident to his YouTube channel Cykel Tony, said it left him so … Read more
Households in London with two or more cars should be giving up on-street spaces for hire bike bays, according to electric bike provider Forest.The hire bike provider’s head of operations Will Jansen has made the case to The Times newspaper, arguing there is “more room to challenge car owners in London” and that “more pressure … Read more
Indoor cycling training app Rouvy has announced an increase to its subscription prices will occur from 15th July 2025. Monthly subscriptions for single riders will increase from £12.99 to £17.99, putting it on par with Zwift. The brand has said, however, riders can lock in the £12.99 a month pricing for 12 months if they switch … Read more
Ribble has launched two new gravel bike ranges: the race-focused Ultra-Grit and the adventure-ready Allgrit, which includes five models in total. The quintet of fresh gravel grinders feature tyre clearance of up to 53mm at the front and 50mm at the rear, fully internal cable routing, suspension fork compatibility, and extensive mounting options. Prices range from £1,699 to … Read more
In true trickle-down style, the SRAM Rival AXS wireless groupset has been updated with the aesthetics and ergonomics of its range-topping Red sibling, changes that have brought upgrades to both the shifting and braking performance. And while the price has gone up, it’s still a lot of bang for your buck.SRAM Rival AXS: PerformanceThis time … Read more
SRAM has updated its Force AXS and Rival AXS groupsets in both 2x road and XPLR gravel configurations with design features and technology first introduced to its top-level Red lineups last year. SRAM boasts that the new systems offer one-finger braking, improved ergonomics, faster shifting, and lighter weight, all at more accessible price points. That’s ‘more accessible’ … Read more
The BBC has this morning edited a headline which claimed a cyclist suffered devastating facial injuries in an “accident”, that despite the rider’s injuries being caused by a drink driver who was using their phone at the time of the collision.The story, originally published by BBC Bristol but later also shared by BBC News, originally featured the headline ‘Cyclist … Read more
