Roadcc Archives

“With Remco, we’ve probably blown 20 hours of wind on him” — Castelli’s Steve Smith on kitting out the pros and the evolution of cycling clothing

In the first of two exclusive interviews with Castelli boss Steve Smith, we find out how his love of cycle racing has taken him from the streets of Portland to working in wind tunnels with Filippo Ganna and Remco Evenepoel, and along the way, creating the legendary Aero jersey and Gabba jacket.For full disclosure, we … Read more

New York may introduce e-bike number plates and registration

“It’s a bad example still lingering around”: Plans to scrap “unpopular” cycle lane unanimously approved by council, as mayor aims to bring “credibility” to active travel initiatives

A cycle lane in Middlesbrough which has had a truly torrid time during its two years of existence, resulting in strange shoplifting and drug-dealing complaints, cyclist and pedestrian injuries, vitriol from local business owners, and even public political spats between two rival mayors, is conclusively in its last days of life after the council unanimously approved plans … Read more

Is the great British bike industry on the up for 2025?

The Adventure Travel Show is returning for its 25th edition, and you can get free tickets with this exclusive code!

After a post-pandemic hiatus, the Adventure Travel Show is returning for its 25th edition on 11-12 January 2025 under the iconic vaulted glass roof of the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. There will be more than 100 exhibitors and talks from a great line-up of explorers and adventurers who’ve returned from travels around the UK and across … Read more

Safe cycling author calls for “less exaggeration of danger” and says cycling on the road is “very safe” – but cyclists argue “massive cultural change” for drivers is needed instead; Cav: “I don’t watch cycling”; Xmas bike stands + more on the live blog

Gloria All-Road Titanium frameset

‘Keep it simple but do it well’ is a saying that can be used in many walks of life, and it’s definitely apt for what has been achieved here. There’s no 3D printing in the Gloria Titanium All Road frameset, or massively manipulated tube profiles, but that hasn’t stopped the designers creating a fun-riding and … Read more

Driver denies causing cyclist’s death during dual carriageway time trial by dangerous driving, man to stand trial next year

A man will stand trial next year accused of causing the death of a cyclist competing in a time trial on the A11 dual carriageway in Norfolk by dangerous driving. The Eastern Daily Press reports that Shayne Hill today appeared at Norwich Crown Court to plead not guilty to the charge in relation to the death of … Read more

£1 million upgrade touted for popular cycling path, including CCTV cameras to tackle “wild west” bikejackings that saw cyclists ditch route and feel “safer between buses and cars”

The Bristol & Bath Railway Path is expected to benefit from £1m worth of work and upgrades, South Gloucestershire Council looking to make the popular route “safer and more comfortable” for its users — a consultation launched for plans that come at the end of another year blighted by reports of anti-social behaviour and bikejackings.The 15-mile … Read more

“Justice needs to provide protection”: Cyclist close passed by wife of ex-Scotland footballer, before filming driver use phone and run red light, criticises Scottish courts’ “very obvious issues” after “ludicrously lenient” punishment

A cyclist in Scotland has raised concerns with the courts’ “very obvious issues with road violence justice”, his complaints coming after the wife of a former Scotland footballer accepted six penalty points and a £255 fine for using a mobile phone while driving, that sole punishment coming despite the cyclist also providing video footage of a close … Read more