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“All-in aero”: Giant launches new “lighter, faster” Trinity TT bike; “A new chapter blending speed, strength and safety”: Vredestein’s high-performance tyres; Touch-up paint for crash-scuffed bikes + more

It’s been a hectic week in the world of cycling tech, from the launch of Ridley’s new Noah Fast aero road bike, to the UCI sticking to its 6.8kg bike weight limit but stating rider airbags and gear restrictions are being considered. That’s before we even mention all the road.cc Recommends awards for 2024/25 that … Read more

“Bicycle Redistribution Point”: Spoof sign highlights train station’s bike theft problem, as designer slams police inaction and lack of security for cyclists

A recent spate of reported bike thefts from a railway station’s supposedly secure cycle parking facility has inspired one local activist to highlight the problem in perhaps the most original – and scathing – way possible: by installing what locals have described as a “depressingly accurate” sign declaring the area a “bicycle redistribution point”.The official-looking … Read more

Women’s cycling team sports director banned for five years over “inappropriate” sexual and psychological behaviour towards riders

The former sports director of a professional women’s cycling team has been banned from the sport for five years after allegations of “inappropriate sexual and psychological” behaviour were made by riders on the team, the UCI has confirmed.The governing body has also suspended Velopro-Alphamotorhomes’ team manager for three years, half of which is suspended, for … Read more

“E-bikes are not illegal”: BBC hit with more complaints about “misleading and damaging” Panorama e-bike episode, as cycle shop owner says: “Finding a wolf in sheep’s clothing should not be a reason to attack sheep”

Almost two weeks since the BBC aired its controversial, Adrian Chiles-fronted Panorama episode on e-bikes, the complaints keep flooding into the broadcaster, after the owner of an e-bike shop branded the programme “troubling” and “misleading”, with the potential to “unfairly influence public opinion and undermine the efforts of responsible retailers who prioritise safety, respectful riding, … Read more

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best gravel and adventure bikes

It’s time to unveil the best gravel/adventure bikes that we reviewed on road.cc in 2024.> road.cc Recommends Awards 2024/25: all the winners in one placeEvery year, we review hundreds of bikes, components, accessories and items of clothing, and only the very best make it into road.cc Recommends, the section of the website that’s devoted to the finest products … Read more

Bike maintenance brand apologises to Sir Chris Hoy and removes video linking cycling legend’s cancer diagnosis to rival chain lube after legal action threatened

UPDATE 27/1/2025: Muc-Off has since offered the following statement to road.cc: We remain appalled by the recent tactic used by Green Oil in which it publicly implied that Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer could have been caused by exposure to one of our products.  Our legal representatives have formally contacted Green Oil to point out in no … Read more

Madison DTE Men’s Thermal Bib Tights With EIT Pad

At first glance the Madison DTE Men’s Thermal Bib Tights With EIT Pad look like a decent, accessible way to ride in the winter months, but with a thinnish pad that for me was only comfortable for shorter rides, a DWR treatment that just doesn’t work, and ‘thermal’ fabric that’s not as warm as that … Read more

Sir Chris Hoy’s management launches legal action against bike maintenance brand over “distressing” video linking cancer diagnosis to use of rival company’s chain lube

Update, 17/01/25: Since this story was published, Green Oil has removed the posts directly linking Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis to rival company Muc-Off’s chain lube, and has reportedly apologised to the six-time Olympic champion. Hoy’s representatives have said they now “consider the matter closed”.Read the full story here: > Bike maintenance brand apologises to … Read more