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Doctor left paralysed after Planet X carbon fork failure secures £4.5m payout, as lawyers argue case highlights “the testing and manufacture of gravel bikes warrants closer attention”

A cyclist paralysed in a crash caused by a Planet X gravel bike’s carbon fork shearing in two on a grass slope has secured a £4.5m settlement against the manufacturer’s insurers. Lawyers say the case highlights the need for “closer attention” to gravel bikes’ regulation, testing and manufacturing so “they are safe for the adventurous use that is shown … Read more

John’s greatest hits: a selection of the best articles from our legendary late contributor John Stevenson

The cycling community lost one of its greatest personalities on Sunday 4th May, when John Stevenson* died peacefully overnight. At road.cc, we were lucky (or sometimes unlucky, if you’d got on his nerves) enough to have worked with him towards the end of a brilliant and varied career in journalism, so we’ve picked out some of our favourite … Read more

Criminal court summons for cyclists who run red lights “excessive, unfair and offensive”, say New York’s cycling community

Cyclists have hit out at a latest New York Police Department (NYPD) crackdown that will see riders who roll through stop signs or red lights issued criminal summonses rather than regular traffic tickets, calling the move “excessive, unfair and offensive”.Under the department’s new policy, riders who commit minor infractions such as failing to stop at … Read more

Cyclist who hit elderly woman in pedestrian area while trying to evade wardens in “military-style combat uniforms” sentenced to 240 hours of unpaid work

A cyclist who injured a grandmother while riding through Grimsby’s pedestrianised Victoria Street has been sentenced to 240 hours of unpaid work, after a court heard he had been trying to evade two wardens wearing “black military-style combat uniforms” who leapt out and attempted to grab him.Elijah Daines, 22, of no fixed address, admitted causing … Read more

“If we had a WorldTour team, it would be a Tour de France bike”: Ribble’s flagship Ultra-Race “bridges the gap between pure aero and ultra-lightweight”

Ribble has introduced a new Ultra-Race road bike at the top of its range that’s designed to sit somewhere between pure aero and ultra-lightweight race models. Made from MT65 carbon – a first in bike production, Ribble says – the Ultra-Race frame weighs a claimed 775g (size medium) with the top-specced build coming in at … Read more

“When will this stop?” Cycling fan causes crash after tripping and falling into peloton at Vuelta Femenina; “A speeding bicycle is a dangerous weapon,” says former ITV weatherman; Ciccone drives 900km to race due to fear of flying + more on the live blog

Ere Omnia II CLR45

The Ere Omnia II CLR45 is a good-looking and dependable wheelset that performs well. The 45mm-deep rims deliver a decent combination of aerodynamics and handling, and while the overall weight is okay, there are lighter option out there at what is a very competitive price. But your £999 does include a lifetime warranty and a high … Read more

Are you an elite cyclist who WANTS to take potentially performance-enhancing painkillers? The University of Kent wants to hear from you

Researchers from the University of Kent want to hear from elite cyclists who are willing to take potentially performance-enhancing painkillers in the name of science, namely to help inform the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) if the drugs should be banned.The study is being conducted on behalf of WADA by researchers from University of Kent’s School of Natural Sciences, … Read more

Kryptonite Evolution 790 Folding Lock

The Kryptonite Evolution 790 Folding Lock is easy to use and easy to carry, and for those reasons it’s a good choice if you’re on and off your bike a lot in town. It’s not especially secure, though, and because of that I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re leaving your bike unattended for long periods.> … Read more