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“Show some respect”: Cycling ‘fan’ branded “absolute moron” for riding on course and jumping on leader’s wheel at Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes – after van driver pulls out in front of breakaway during men’s race

The alarming trend of spectators acting idiotically at major bike races shows no signs of slowing down, after one ‘fan’ was branded an “absolute moron” for riding his bike on the route and latching on to the back wheel of race leader Pauliena Rooijakkers during Sunday’s Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes.The bizarre incident occurred with around 32km remaining … Read more

Quoc M3 Pro

The Quoc M3 Pro shoes are described by the brand as being ‘the ultimate race-ready companion’, which suggests an emphasis on light weight and stiffness over durability or comfort. In practice, Quoc has found a great blend between all four of these traits and more, making the M3 Pro a really lovely shoe to wear … Read more

The most obscure sponsors of the pro cycling peloton — from crypto to state-backed funding, we dive deeper into some of cycling’s more peculiar patrons

One of the stranger (or charming, depending on who you ask) aspects of professional cycling is the perennial churn of private sponsors and teams, with the best riders in the world regularly turned into a pedalling billboard for whoever is paying the bills.Over the years we’ve seen more than a few amusing, controversial and downright whacky … Read more

Castelli Espresso Vest

The Castelli Espresso Vest performs brilliantly on big days in the saddle, with enough breathability to keep you dry as you grind up long, steep ascents and sufficient windchill protection to keep you warm as you whizz down the other side. There’s a Goldilocks ‘just right’ quality to this gilet that delivers a great fit … Read more

Can this AI-powered rear camera for cyclists spot danger before you do? Plus reaction to Fasten’s innovative Switch Wheel System, Factor launches new Monza road bike + more

Our latest Tech of the Week round-up features an AI-powered rear camera designed to enhance cycling safety by detecting and alerting riders to “threats” in real time, Factor’s new bike, new kits from Uno-X and Café du Cycliste, plus a wheel system which keeps the disc rotor and cassette fixed to the frame, allowing both wheels … Read more

What do Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for cycling? We chat to an industry insider about price rises and why the tariffs present a post-Brexit opportunity for UK brands

With the cycling industry gripped by yet another period of uncertainty, this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast focuses on the story that’s dominated the front pages all month – Donald Trump’s chaos-creating global tariffs.And why, at least according to one industry insider, they aren’t going to, as feared by many, “sink the ship”, and … Read more

Universal Colours Mono Summer Socks

The Universal Colours Mono Summer Socks are light, comfortable, nicely breathable and well made. They may not last if you fail to keep your toenails in check, however.If you’re a fan of the likes of Maap and Pas Normal Studios (PNS), the almost industrial, modernist look of these will appeal. Universal Colours has made a … Read more

“No plans” to save free-to-air Tour de France coverage, as fan behind dismissed petition asks: “Does the government truly care about growing cycling?”

The UK government has admitted that it “recognises concerns” raised in recent months about the impending loss of free-to-air television coverage of the Tour de France, but says it currently has “no plans” to intervene to protect the race under British broadcasting law.Instead, the government noted that all decisions related to TV coverage of sporting … Read more