20mph speed limit “single most significant change we’ve ever seen,” says Cycling UK as data reveals 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads since change – but Conservatives slam “confusion and frustration for drivers”

The news that around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20 and 30mph roads in Wales in the first full year since the Welsh government’s introduction of widespread 20mph speed limits has been branded “proof that slower speeds on our roads save lives” by Cycling UK.The national cycling charity also called on the … Read more

UCI confirms imminent ban on carbon monoxide rebreathing “outside a medical facility”, citing health reasons

The UCI has confirmed that a ban on the “repeated inhalation” of carbon monoxide “outside a medical facility” will take effect from 10 February 2025, claiming that the controversial method of measuring an athlete’s haemoglobin can cause chronic health problems if used frequently. Cycling’s governing body proposed its plans for the ban in December last year, … Read more

“Much more than any hi-vis”: A cycling jacket that’s black by day but wild by night, Ritchey retires rainbow stripes (due to UCI), Catlike tones down Whisper lid’s iconic holes + more

We’ve got loads of tech news and fun new stuff to bring you in this week’s Tech of the Week, including a jacket that’s rather eye-catching (but only at night), new tools and tech, and some other big announcements from across the bike industry. Let’s dive straight in…“Much more than any other hi-vis”: A cycling jacket … Read more

Cyclist who flew over handlebars and “nearly broke neck” after uninsured SUV driver pulled out confronts motorist at home demanding $13,000 – but pensioner says “there’s no way I’m bloody paying that”

A cyclist who lost control of his bike and flipped over the handlebars, landing on his head and “nearly breaking” his neck, after an uninsured driver pulled out of a parking space – allegedly without indicating – directly into his group’s path, confronted the motorist at her home to demand almost $13,000 to repair the … Read more

Cycling fans report Warner Bros. Discovery to market regulator for “abuse of monopoly” and “price gouging” after moving cycling behind £30.99-a-month paywall, as Tory MP slams “terrible decision”

Warner Bros. Discovery’s controversial decision to close down Eurosport in the UK and move its cycling coverage to the £30.99-a-month TNT Sports channel has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority by some disgruntled fans, who argue the move is an abuse of the company’s monopoly position and constitutes price gouging.Meanwhile, on Friday morning … Read more

road.cc Dealclincher takeover: half price Shimano Ultegra Di2, 50% off Roval Alpinist wheels, big CeramicSpeed OSPW discounts, up to 70% off Le Col cycling kit + more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this page​Here is another Dealclincher round-up with some of the best offers we’ve found across the web as the January sales continue. We’ve found discounted electronic groupsets, cycling accessories for 99p, half price Roval Alpinist wheels, and more…Shimano’s Ultegra 12s Di2 Disc Groupset is down to £1,198 at Merlin … Read more