A driver in Scotland who injured a cyclist in a collision before blaming the sun for playing a part in the collision has been fined £520 and banned from driving for 12 months.Andrew Pearson, of Pendle Crescent in Nottingham, hit the cyclist as they rode home at around 4.15pm on August 12 last year, the collision occurring … Read more
Cycling UK has warned the Welsh government that dropping cycling projects from its list of transport priorities would “risk missing the opportunity” to enable more people to access cycled journeys in the country.The Welsh Labour Transport Secretary Ken Skates says the government has “listened to the people of Wales” and the immediate priority will be … Read more
The Moon Rigel Max is great for riding in the dark, and comes at an equally great price. Providing up to 1,500 lumens, this powerful light will ensure you can see ahead clearly as well as be seen by other road users. The run-time in its highest mode is a bit short, though, and choosing … Read more
* APRIL FOOL!* You might have guessed somewhere in between Robin Phans trying to take more of your money and drivers being encouraged to watch the Tour while speeding, but this article is untrue (for now). We’re happy to clarify that TNT Sports subscribers have to pay just the £30.99 a month to watch the cycling, and … Read more
Bristol City Council acted quickly to place bollards on a cycle lane outside a hospital in the city, that after the newly installed cycling infrastructure was immediately blocked by drivers’ parked vehicles.The situation unfolded on Upper Maudlin Street, outside Bristol Royal Infirmary, after local cyclists quickly complained that a new painted cycle lane was soon … Read more
If you thought that anti-angle grinder locks were the latest tech in bike security, think again. This one – from a French start-up calling itself CactUs – is said to release an “ultra-nauseating gas” if it’s cut in order to deter thieves.Now, before you think that road.cc is having you on with a slightly early April Fools’ … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week’s Five Cool Things features Scott’s “lightest production race bike ever,” Boardman’s budget-friendly aero bike, an adventure-ready gravel bike, plus deep-section Chinese carbon wheels and Hutchinson’s “fastest tyres” to date. Check out the previews here, with full reviews coming soon!Scott Addict RC Pro (£8,599) 2025 Scott … Read more
Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe’s Jordi Meeus has received a yellow card after causing a mass pile-up at Gent-Wevelgem on Sunday, the Belgian sprinter divebombing up the inside on a tight bend only to bring down multiple riders.Meeus was initially missing from the UCI jury’s report into the race, but was subsequently spotted on the list of riders facing … Read more
