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Flitedeck’s virtual cockpit now available to pre-order (FROM £1,361)… plus new Shimano shades, MAAP’s Lando Norris-inspired kit + more

It’s time for another round-up of some of the weirdest and most wonderful tech the cycling world has seen this week. And boy, do we have some treats for you. From some very, very expensive handlebars that want to make cycling computers obsolete, to a new Rotor power meter, Shimano’s new sunnies and more, grab … Read more

“We can’t wait for some horrible accident outside the school before we do anything”: No funding for safety schemes at school where driver hit child on bike, as council vows to “deal with fallout” from scrapping of controversial LTN

Cyclists in Exeter say they are “underwhelmed and disappointed” after the local council revealed that there is no funding for new school traffic safety schemes in an area where a low traffic neighbourhood initiative was controversially scrapped last year – and where children on bikes were hit by motorists flouting the traffic restrictions.The revelation came … Read more

Ineos Grenadiers and other teams refuse to continue French stage race after motorist almost drives into cyclists at roundabout – day after another driver strayed onto course and caused crash

The remainder of this year’s Étoile de Bessèges stage race has been thrown into doubt after the Ineos Grenadiers, Lidl-Trek, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, EF Education-EasyPost, and several other teams all refused to race and headed back to their team buses during stage three on Friday afternoon – following yet another near miss with a member of … Read more

Warner Bros. Discovery tries to tempt disgruntled cycling fans back with half price for seven months offer sent to viewers who cancelled subscriptions

Disgruntled British cycling fans, who cancelled their Eurosport subscription following last week’s announcement of a major price hike as part of racing coverage moving to TNT Sports, have reported being offered a half price £15.49-a-month deal for seven months.The offer was first put before viewers last week, when road.cc readers reported being offered seven months of discovery+ Premium … Read more

Privateer knocks £800 off its 161 and 141 mountain bikes

Strava 2026 rejects call to remove Richmond Park and Regent’s Park cycling segments, insists critical Royal Parks “have directly acknowledged Strava is not root cause of issues”

An “open dialogue” between Strava and the Royal Parks charity that runs London green spaces Richmond Park and Regent’s Park has seen the ride-sharing app ultimately reject calls to remove cycling segments in the parks.It is the latest chapter in the long-running and ongoing story about cycling in the Royal Parks, whose Richmond Park and Regent’s … Read more

Santini Vega+ Winter Jacket

The Santini Vega+ winter jacket is very warm and surprisingly waterproof for a softshell. It’s well made, looks stylish and has a racing fit. I like it a lot, though it’s not cheap.> Buy now: Santini Vega+ Winter Jacket for £240 from SantiniYou’ll like this jacket if you enjoy going out in the Silly Weather. I … Read more

Industry Insider – MTB career highlights with Dom Mason of Mason Cycles

“Please be sound and don’t block cycle lanes,” council politely asks drivers… only to be met with barrage of “whataboutery” and anti-cycling comments; London thief vs angle grinder-proof lock = bike stripped of everything + more on the live blog

Cyclists “don’t contribute to town” and “already have all its roads to cycle on”, claim businesses as controversial bike ban eased in “short-term tactical move to appease cyclists”

Councillors have voted to ease a longstanding cycling ban in Maidenhead, which will allow cyclists to use the town’s pedestrianised High Street between 5pm and 10am as part of an attempt to encourage active travel and “ease congestion”, after a local business group claimed any similar change in nearby Windsor would “change the face” of … Read more