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British Cycling investigating death of rider at London circuit race

British Cycling has opened an investigation after a rider died following an incident at a criterium race at Lee Valley VeloPark in London last month.In a statement shared with us this morning the governing body said: “British Cycling is deeply saddened to confirm the passing of Paul Atkinson following an incident during a race on Saturday 22 March. … Read more

11-year-old boy died cycling home after bus driver “beeped and startled him” before collision — but coroner concludes driving in line with Highway Code

A coroner concluded that a bus driver was “overtaking in a manner within the Highway Code” and an 11-year-old boy cycling home died in a collision when they “without warning, veered to the right”, that after the inquest had heard from a witness who suggested the child was startled by the driver beeping his horn which caused … Read more

Bont Riot G gravel shoes

The Bont Riot G is a great all-purpose shoe for anyone who’s using SPD pedals on the road or the gravel. They’re well made, light and comfortable enough for all-day riding. I like them.> Buy now: Bont Riot G for £209 from Bont CyclingThe Riot G is a solidly constructed shoe built around a carbon … Read more

Castelli launches “the ultimate equipment to turn your watts into speed”

If you’re chasing every advantage open to you, Castelli says that its new Aero Race 8S jersey and Free Aero bibshorts offer lower drag than anything previously in the range, thanks to cutting-edge fabric design and seams that have been positioned using CFD (computational fluid dynamics).2025 Castelli Aero Race 8S Jersey (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)The … Read more

Vicar who claimed “church is under threat” from bike lane now blames cycle route for congregation “getting lost” and plummeting attendance

The vicar of a church in Greater Manchester has claimed a cycle lane is causing his congregation numbers to plummet because worshippers “have been getting lost” due to the cycling infrastructure.Reverend David Murray made an appearance on road.cc last January when the vicar of St Margaret’s Church in Altrincham said the 170-year-old institution was “under … Read more

Fizik launches its first range of bike helmets, featuring unique adjustment system, integrated rear lights and huge vents on the road model

Italian brand Fizik, best known for its saddles and shoes, has released a range of four helmets to cover road and gravel riding, triathlon/time trialling, and mountain biking. Aside from the triathlon/TT option, the helmets feature Mips technology designed to improve safety and snap-on rear lights. All of the models have received five stars (the … Read more