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Council warned “future deaths could occur” unless speed limit is lowered on road where cyclist was killed by overtaking minibus driver
A coroner has urged a council to lower the speed limit of a residential road in Newcastle, deeming the current 40mph limit as “unsafe” and as having the potential to cause further fatalities, following an inquest into a cyclist’s death after he was hit by an overtaking minibus driver.John Liddle, 44, was riding southwards on … Read more
The bikes of the men’s WorldTour 2025 — your definitive guide to what the top pro cycling teams are riding this year
The men’s pro cycling WorldTour is made up of 18 teams, and with the season fast approaching there are plenty of new kits, bikes and equipment to look at. We’ve put together this guide covering who’s riding what, including some notable reappearances in the peloton for the 2025 season.It’s that time of year again when teams unveil … Read more
The best cycling bargains: check out the road.cc Recommends Bargain Buys of the Year 2024/25
Who doesn’t love an amazing deal? We all like to make our money stretch further, so we’ve rounded up the very best bargains from the hundreds of bikes, components, accessories, and items of clothing we’ve reviewed over the past year.> road.cc Recommends Awards 2024/25: all the winners in one placeHow we picked our best buysYou … Read more
HED Wheels Vanquish Pro V45 wheelset
If you’re looking for a high-quality, versatile wheelset you’ll find plenty to admire in the HED Vanquish Pro V45. Designed to excel across a variety of terrains and conditions, they combine sleek aesthetics and impressive real-world performance, but they also come in heavier than some, so won’t be a weight-weenie’s first pick. You’ll find more … Read more
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