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Drone Brompton Drone: War in Ukraine delays folding bike brand’s new e-bike launch – because supplier was busy building drones for British Army

In one of the more bizarre cycling industry supply chain stories of recent years, Brompton’s chief executive has revealed that the launch of the iconic folding bike brand’s new G Line range last autumn was delayed by two months – because the supplier tasked with manufacturing controllers for the electric bike was too busy building … Read more

Sigma Buster 1600 Headlight with handlebar mount

The Sigma Buster 1600 is a lot of light for the money, with a great beam and good battery life, but the mode switching isn’t as simple as it could be, making adjustments on the fly somewhat frustrating.The Buster 1600’s ability to light up the road ahead is really impressive. The beam pattern is excellent, … Read more

Is this smart handlebar the future of cycling tech? Plus some “next level” wheels and colourful tyres to upgrade your Brompton, baby Tour de France bodysuits + loads more

It’s awards season here at road.cc and we’ve started the year with Recommends 2024/25, bringing you all the best bikes, kit, tech and accessories we’ve reviewed over the past year. Don’t worry though, there’s still time for the first Tech of the Week of 2025, so here’s all the new stuff from the cycling industry that caught our eye this week.“Next … Read more

Road tax for cyclists? Switzerland considers taxing cyclists to fund bike lanes, as politician asks: “Are we going to charge children too?”

In news that may offer some inspiration to the anti-cycling tub-thumpers on social media, radio phone-ins, or down the pub banging on about cyclists and their non-payment of the illusory ‘road tax’, Switzerland’s government is currently considering introducing a tax on cyclists to pay for the country’s bourgeoning cycling infrastructure.In 2018, six years after Switzerland … Read more

road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2024/25: The best groupsets, grips, saddles and more from the last 12 months

Explore the best cycling components available – the top products that made it into road.cc Recommends in 2024. From groupsets to grips, saddles and power-measuring pedals, this selection covers a broad range of premium equipment. There’s something here for everyone.> road.cc Recommends Awards 2024/25: all the winners in one placeHow the road.cc Recommends awards workEvery … Read more

Locals support ban on “malicious” cycling in town centres where police claim cyclists “rifle through” – but cyclists call for clampdown on “speeding vehicles” and worry PSPO could target safe cycling

Plans to introduce a ban on cyclists deemed to be riding in a dangerous or “malicious” manner through the centre of Nuneaton and Bedworth have been backed by a majority of locals, over a year after a local police officer claimed that “kids wheelie-ing around” and cyclists “rifling through” town centres were “setting the wrong … Read more