The unconventional Baldiso One (or B1 for short) was mostly a set of drawings when we first saw the design in late 2023, and the completed bike is now finally “a statement for cyclists who seek something extraordinary” according to its proud creators. Just 1,500 frames will be made, and the German brand claims to have delivered bikes to numerous happy customers … Read more
The Ribble Allroad SL R e is the company’s motorised take on its ‘do anything’ road bike range, offering decent tyre clearances and middle-of-the-road handling that allows it to be ridden on varying surfaces. On the road, though, it lacks rider involvement, and the handlebar on this Pro model is very much at odds with … Read more
Cyclists in Italy have demanded reform of the country’s road safety laws and better education for motorists, after a promising teenage cyclist was killed during a training ride on Friday, when she was hit by an overtaking driver.19-year-old Sara Piffer, who was set to enter her second year with UCI Continental team Mendelspeck, was training … Read more
The Lezyne Femto USB C Drive Light Set is an excellent choice for urban commuting and functional riding. Both the front and rear will get you seen on the road, but the mounting system isn’t the best choice for high-end bikes, unless you’re willing to use some pilot tape.Jamie reviewed this light set five years … Read more
We’ve been kept busy with the finale of the road.cc awards this week, the winners of our money-no-object, road bike and overall bike of the year announced. Elsewhere, leaked images surfaced appearing to show SRAM’s new 2025 Force AXS road groupset — while Campagnolo launched its updated Shamal wheels, now complete with the on-trend wavy profile.That all means plenty of … Read more
Plans to build a new Lidl supermarket in Bournemouth – next to a road described by locals as a “death trap” and where proposals to build a protected cycle lane continue to be delayed – have been rejected, after councillors claimed the scheme could “compromise” the area’s cycling and walking network by increasing congestion and … Read more
Controversial plans for the final phase of a cycle lane project in Coventry, the subject of months of local outrage, protests, and an unlikely intervention by Sir David Attenborough, are finally set to go ahead – just – after a council committee approved the proposals by five votes to four.Earlier this week, members of Coventry … Read more
The Galibier GrandTour Optics Black – Red Contrast Plasma sunglasses are very light and their excellent large lens has great clarity and a wide field of vision. They also look good, they’re very comfortable – their weight means you barely notice you’re wearing them – and they’re sensibly priced.> Buy now: Galibier GrandTour Optics Black – Red … Read more
