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Has the cycling industry killed the cheap road bike? Where have all the cheap bikes gone?
The cost of bikes is a never-ending discussion point in the world of cycling and, like so many things in life, their prices have soared in recent times, in many cases faster than inflation. While most airtime is reserved for the five-figure, top-of-the-range models that cost more than some cars, or ‘affordable’ mid-range options that still stretch to several thousands of pounds, it is the entry-level … Read more
Continental Pure Contact tyre
The Continental Pure Contact is described as ‘a lightweight urban tyre designed for cyclists seeking enhanced confidence for their daily commutes, errands and adventures’. I’ve had them aboard my gravel bike, tackled everything from battle-scarred town centres to mucky waterlogged backroads and singletrack and am suitably impressed. I’d go as far as to say they’d … Read more
“My dancing idol is Patrick Swayze”: Peter Sagan signs up for Strictly Slovakia – but how have other pro cyclists who swapped their bikes for the ballroom fared?
It’s been almost a decade since that John Travolta ‘You’re the One That I Want’ impression, but Peter Sagan is finally ready to once again swap his S-Works 7s for some shiny dancing shoes.Yes, that’s right, all cycling and dancing fans rejoice (what, just me?), as the three-time world champion has decided to interrupt his retirement … Read more
Factor issued cease-and-desist letter from Colombian steel bike brand over “misleading and confusing” Scarab design
The launch of a new special edition ‘scarab’ colour scheme for Factor’s Ostro Vam aero bike has attracted controversy this week, after Colombian steel bike manufacturer Scarab issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company, claiming that the use of its name and similar branding was “misleading” and “heightening consumer confusion between the two brands”.Earlier this … Read more
Dynaplug Micro Racer tubeless bicycle tyre repair kit
The Dynaplug Micro Racer is the lightest and smallest alloy tubeless repair tool in the company’s range. The Micro bit refers to it being 10g lighter and two-thirds the length of the already-small-and-light Racer Pro tool. If you want Dynaplug functionality in a tiny, light package, look no further.US brand Dynaplug is pretty much the … Read more
New £100m “car-free” Brompton factory set for green light – despite bike brand’s profits collapsing by over 99%
Brompton’s plans for an ambitious new eco-friendly factory and headquarters in Kent – delayed by two years due to the ongoing economic challenges facing the cycling industry – are set to be given the green light by councillors, despite the folding bike brand reporting last week that its profits plummeted by over 99 per cent … Read more
road.cc Recommends Cycle Clothing of the Year 2024/25: the best jackets, jerseys, tights, shorts, shoes & more
Check out the best cycle clothing from road.cc Recommends in 2024. We’ve rounded up a fantastic selection, from comfy shorts and tights to top-performing jerseys and jackets, plus some socks and shoes to complete your kit.> road.cc Recommends Awards 2024/25: all the winners in one placeHow we made our picksEach month, we select the top … Read more
Bicycle Association formally complains to BBC over Adrian Chiles’ e-bike Panorama “misrepresentation”, claiming episode “unjustifiably damaged” legal e-bike industry
The Bicycle Association, the national body representing the cycling industry in the UK, has lodged a formal complaint with the BBC about its recent Panorama episode on e-bikes, arguing that the controversial programme inaccurately and repeatedly conflated the “safety and social issues” surrounding the use of “illegal e-motorbikes” with road-legal e-bikes, claiming that this “misrepresentation” … Read more
Ciovita Merino Crew Socks
The Ciovita Merino Crew socks are a good combination of a warm and breathable lower section and nice stretchy upper. They don’t sag like some merino socks do and they’re good for most of the range of British riding temperatures.> Buy now: Ciovita Merino Crew socks for £22 from CiovitaThis is a sock in two … Read more