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“It can’t just be about medals”: British Cycling under fire for “disgraceful, sexist” failure to send elite women’s squad – including national champion Xan Crees – to cyclocross world champs, but governing body says omitted riders failed to meet criteria

British Cycling’s decision to not select any riders in the elite women’s and men’s U23 categories, including recently crowned women’s national champion Xan Crees, for next weekend’s UCI cyclocross world championships in France has led to scathing criticism of the governing body, as fans and ex-riders branded the omissions “short-sighted” and “sexist”.Crees’ team Spectra Racing … Read more

Controversial cycling ban to be eased to “cut congestion” – less than a year after council claimed restrictions had “wide support”

A controversial cycling ban on a pedestrianised high street – which was the subject of targeted spot checks and warnings of £1,000 fines when it was first introduced in 2021 – is set to be eased next week following feedback from local cycling groups, in a move the local council believes will cut congestion and … Read more

The rise of Chinese cycling brands: a guide to the bike and component manufacturers challenging the big Western marques

We all know that Asian manufacturing rules the cycling world, but could 2025 be the year that Chinese brands come to the fore in Western markets? We think it could be, and here’s why…Okay, let’s explain a few things before we get going. Chinese manufacturing within the bike industry is massive. China produced nearly 49 … Read more

Moon Helix Sense 450lm

The Moon Helix Sense is a sleek and innovative rear light that offers excellent brightness for day and night riding, with good side visibility. It is packed with super-smart features – including a braking sensor and park function that will turn lights off when you’ve stopped moving for a while. And it comes with an … Read more

Former pro cyclist Tom Dumoulin clocks a blistering 1:08:42 half marathon… but grumpy runners aren’t impressed; Bike shop owner’s heroics in LA fires; Hope for Maindy Velodrome; “So much for hi-viz”; Another Rouvy/FulGaz update + more on the live blog

BBC claims its Panorama episode about e-bikes was “fair and impartial and clearly not an attack on the e-bike industry”

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

The Beam Corky dropbar rearview mirror

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

Rondo drops the covers of its new IOON electric gravel bike

“Pure bullying”: Driver who close passed cyclist before deliberately ramming him jailed for 18 months for using “vehicle as a weapon”

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 reveal the road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2024/25

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