“Why are they ruining an outdoor space with bikes?” Restaurant owner threatens legal action after business “besieged” by hire bikes, claiming new parking bay “brings down atmosphere”

The owner of a popular restaurant in north-west London often frequented by celebrities has threatened the local council and hire bike providers Lime and Forest with legal action, claiming that his business has been “besieged” by the e-bikes thanks to the recent installation of a designated parking bay.Earlier this year, Camden Council installed a dockless … Read more

Ekoi Perf CRYSTAL White Helmet

The Ekoi Perf Crystal White helmet is a good all-rounder – a decent weight with good air flow and a comfortable fit. It doesn’t do anything to stand out against the competition, but it is a looker – especially with the clear polycarbonate cage bringing a futuristic and clean style to it.Check out our best … Read more

Fairlight Strael 4.0 105 Di2

The new Fairlight Strael 4.0 pushes the boundaries of steel tubing even further – once again. This is not only by dropping a chunk of weight with the creation of a new tubeset, but by improving the ride quality to unprecedented levels I’ve never found on a bike made from any material before. It is … Read more

Thule Epos 3-Bike Platform Towbar Bike Rack

The Thule Epos 3-Bike Platform Towbar Bike Rack is a versatile and well-constructed design that can carry bikes of all sizes, including e-bikes. It boasts a clever folding design for easier storage and a tilt function that allows access to the boot, even with bikes mounted. However, while its performance and features are difficult to fault, … Read more

Is this bare essentials BMC concept the best way to build your dream custom bike? Plus new shoes from Fizik and Quoc x MAAP, special Giro edition Pinarello Dogma, Pirelli x Santini retro kit + more

This week, hundreds of you have been talking about Zipp’s new tyre pressure monitoring wheels (and not all in the most polite fashion), while Magene’s new power meter pedals at a more palatable price point have also been piquing your interest. We’d hate to sell you short and not report on the rest of the … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 927: Cyclist experiences “easily worst close pass ever” after driver “buzzes” him at traffic island – only to repeat the feat weeks later

A cyclist says he experienced “easily the worst close pass I’ve ever had” at the hands of a driver who “buzzed” him while attempting an overtake at a traffic island – and who, despite being slapped with some sort of punishment by the police, close passed the same cyclist just weeks later.road.cc reader David admitted … Read more

Schoolchildren’s ‘save the bike path’ signs vandalised, after council ordered removal of artwork due to “sensitivities” surrounding controversial tram route plans

The ongoing row over the location of a proposed new tramline in Edinburgh, and whether it will be built on the city’s roads or along an off-road cycling and walking route, has taken a bizarre turn, after local primary schoolchildren created a series of protest signs urging the council to save the popular path and … Read more

BMC reportedly set to slash quarter of workforce, as bike brand says Trump tariff uncertainty “influenced decision to restructure”

BMC is reportedly set to lay off 40 employees, roughly a quarter of the company’s global workforce, as part of the Swiss bike manufacturer’s latest restructuring process, which it admits has been influenced by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding US president Donald Trump’s tariff policies and their potential impact on the cycling industry.The news, reported this … Read more