Are quiet lanes the new trenches in the war on motorists? This week, Active Travel England published its Rural Design Guide, which gives local authorities guidance on how to deliver safe and accessible walking, wheeling and cycling routes, with the aim of cutting road deaths in Great Britain — two-thirds of which occur on rural … Read more
The Scope Artech 6.A is a flagship wheelset that pushes the boundaries of material science and aerodynamic theory. Priced at a staggering £3,498 (rising to £3,998 if you opt for the CeramicSpeed bearing upgrade), these wheels are clearly not aimed at the average rider. However, for those looking for the absolute pinnacle of current wheel … Read more
An Australian duo has released a new app that aims to give you a real-time power readout on a smartphone screen with no dedicated power meter required.You’re sceptical? Of course. It took years for power meters to drop from stratospheric pricing to become anything like affordable to mere mortals, and now you can get power … Read more
The Skarper eBike Drive System is the easiest aftermarket motor to fit that I’ve yet encountered, and it can be demounted in seconds, leaving only about half a kilo of extra weight on your bike. It’s survived some off-road abuse and doesn’t negatively affect handling, other than adding some weight. If you have a bike … Read more
The Genesis Croix de Fer is a steel gravel and adventure bike that has reviewed really well on road.cc over the years. It was last reviewed in 2025 when our chief bike tester Stu said, “It’s very capable, tough enough to take on plenty of abuse, and makes the most of that lovely steel ride … Read more
TNT Sports says the audience for its live coverage of the Tour de France has grown by 55 percent compared to 2025, and 41 percent overall in the first year that the broadcaster has had exclusive rights.Having previously shared rights for the biggest cycling race in the world with ITV, the increase is expected, with … Read more
I love adventure and the vast, open countryside that stretches across Great Britain. As a parent, one of the things I hope to pass on to my children is that love of the outdoors. It doesn’t have to be about speed, distance, or setting personal bests. Sometimes, it’s simply about getting outside, slowing down, and … Read more
Tern has launched an updated version of its mid-size longtail cargo bike, the HSD. Designed to carry one passenger (or a whole load of shopping), the new HSD comes with an updated frame, bigger carrying capacity, automatic shifting and new spec options including the premium 3×3 NINE hub gear. “Cargo bikes are incredibly useful for … Read more
