After a barrage of criticism from the cycling community following the controversial Panorama episode titled ‘E-Bikes: The Battle For Our Streets’, the BBC has claimed that it was “fair and impartial” in its assessment of e-bikes, adding that it was “clearly not an attack on the e-bike industry”.The public-service broadcaster made these claims in an … Read more
Tiny and feathery, The Beam Corky dropbar rearview mirror has surprised me with its vibration-free effectiveness. Mirrors are no substitute for periodic over-the-shoulder checks, and there are arguably better choices if you’re regularly hauling a trailer or tagalong, but the Corky is both unobtrusive and effective.> Buy now: The Beam Corky dropbar rearview mirror for €36.99 from The BeamThe … Read more
A driver who first abused and close passed a cyclist before speeding and deliberately ramming him and knocking him of his bike, causing him injuries, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and disqualified from driving for 21 months, for using his “vehicle as a weapon”.The cyclist was riding his bike while travelling to … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWe’ve ridden and reviewed a vast number of bikes over the past 12 months, and now it’s time to unveil our favourites and crown the overall road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2024/25.All of the bikes we’re highlighting below are among the very … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThe best road bikes, gravel bikes, e-bikes, cycle clothing and bike upgrades aren’t always the easiest to find… luckily for you, in 2024 the road.cc team tested over 550 products, and now we’ve just about finished dishing out gongs to the best of the best in … Read more
Last week, Ridley unveiled its latest Noah Fast race bike, a bike that the Belgian brand hopes will finish ahead of the pack under its sponsored UNO-X riders. The press release has us torn on bike aesthetics vs performance, though… is the sight of more radical aero frames the sign of things to come, and if so, is … Read more
The Assos Mille GTO Winter Bib Tights C2 are excellent. They are super warm, really comfortable, have a superb fit, and a great pad. They are packed with innovative tech to make you enjoy your winter rides, though the price tag is hard to stomach.Assos is known for its premium products, but £420 is still … Read more
A cyclist who submitted footage of a close pass to the police has been left disappointed after the driver responsible was found not guilty in court.The video [below] shows the moment the cyclist was overtaken by the driver of a people carrier on Bath Road in Bristol, the motorist impatiently squeezing past the rider, apparently in a … Read more
