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Will these new Look Keo-compatible pedals deliver pro-level performance for under £100? Plus cool things from Merida, Santini, Northwave + Madison

Our latest round-up of cool products features all things cycling clothing, accessories and bikes, including Merida’s £1,650 aluminium gravel bike, a Look Keo-compatible pedal system from HT Components, Northwave shoes with added width, and clothing from Santini and Madison to keep you warm and dry. We’re previewing these new products with full reviews coming your way in the next few weeks. … Read more

Cycle to work and you’ll need fewer sick days, new study suggests — as researchers find “further reasons for employers to encourage” cycling

Cycling to work can reduce the number of sick days people need to take, a new study has suggested.The research — recently published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports — examined associations between active commuting and sickness absences in a cohort of 28,485 employees working in Finland’s public sector.Compared to passive commuters, a … Read more

Gorewear Spinshift Thermo Jacket Men’s

The Gorewear Spinshift Thermo Jacket Men’s is a top choice for very cold days, ideally when the sun is shining or there’s little chance of the heavens opening – at that point it’s a Zwift day. It feels luxurious, the fit is first-class (if you like it on the snug side), there are plenty of … Read more

Ribble Allroad SL R e – Pro

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

“The roads aren’t dangerous, drivers who don’t respect others’ lives are”: Anger and calls for road safety reform, education in “Wild West” Italy after teenage racing cyclist killed by overtaking motorist during training ride

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

Lezyne Femto USB C Drive Light Set

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

The latest at-your-desk exercise bike hits Indiegogo; Kogel launches condition-specific bearing seals; a bike caravan; new Hutchinson prototype tyres? + loads more tech news

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

Big on congestion, Lidl on cycling: Plans for new supermarket on “death trap” road rejected due to fears extra traffic could compromise “abandoned” bike network

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