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New Spanish law to “protect” cyclists proposes drivers must slow 20km/h below speed limit before overtaking bike riders
Drivers in Spain will be required to adhere to new rules around cyclists, the roads authorities introducing several laws to better protect bike riders on Spanish roads.The changes for 2025, proposed by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT), were reported by Majorca Daily Bulletin and will no doubt be of interest to British riders heading for future … Read more
Brompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could “kill” folding bicycle brand
Brompton may not survive if the chancellor opts to remove tariffs on Chinese bikes, the folding bicycle brand’s CEO has warned.The comments come days on from Brompton’s latest accounts revealing that the iconic British manufacturer saw profits nosedive in 2024, falling by over 99 per cent amid warnings that “the bike industry will not get better this … Read more
Let’s reveal the road.cc Recommends Wheels of the Year 2024/25
We reviewed many impressive road and gravel wheelsets in 2024, and these are the very best of them.> road.cc Recommends Awards 2024/25: all the winners in one placeAs we’ve done over the past couple of years, we’re once again dedicating a separate category in our awards to wheels, given the quantity and levels of quality and … Read more
24 hours in Roubaix: tales from a top secret cycling launch
It’s a chilly Friday night in Roubaix. A hundred or so journalists, influencers and Van Rysel staff have gathered at the Roubaix La Piscine for a ‘top secret’ Van Rysel event. Rumours have been spreading since we disembarked the Eurostar in Lille earlier that day. Some suggest it’s the launch of the top secret but not secret RCR-F aero bike that first … Read more
Bicycle lights brand closes after 35 years, citing “political winds” and “decline” of US manufacturing
Bicycle lights brand Light & Motion has closed and ceased trading, the company’s CEO citing “significant” challenges as US-based manufacturing “continues its decline”.The established player in the cycling lights sector has been in business for 35 years, but the brand’s website is no longer accepting orders and features a statement communicating the news.Light & Motion manufactured … Read more
Assos Ultraz Winter LS Skin Layer P1
The Assos Ultraz Winter LS Skin Layer P1 is very warm, wicks impressively well, and can be used repeatedly without becoming too smelly. It’s one of the most expensive baselayers we’ve seen on road.cc, but it is also one of the best I’ve used, helping to justify the price. If it’s a bit too steep, … Read more
