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“Survive until 2025… if we can get to the end of this year, we’ll be okay”: British bike manufacturers hoping to make it through industry woes

Just last month the bad news kept on coming for the UK bike industry as I-ride, the major distributor behind Orro Bikes, entered administration and all staff were asked to leave ‘without September pay’. I-ride had distributed many major brands’ products, including those of Continental and De Rosa, and had last year moved to a new multi-million … Read more

Newlane Foldable Helmet

The Newlane Foldable Helmet is a very interesting commuting lid that offers sturdy protection, an innovative design, and very decent value. It’s not perfect – weight and venting could be improved – but it’s a very worthy debut product that brings something a little different to the helmet market.> Exclusive: Save 12% on the Newlane … Read more

Why aren’t more all-road bikes like Pinarello’s Dogma K8-S?

All-road bikes have been around for years, but suspension has never really been in the game – although Pinarello had a good go at getting suspension accepted on the road with the K8-S race bike that Ian Stannard rode to a podium finish at Paris-Roubaix in 2016. What’s an all-road bike, then? There’s rarely unanimity on definitions … Read more

Driving instructors less likely to believe collisions “are usually the cyclist’s fault” and that cyclists are “nuisances” after cycle awareness course, new government pilot study finds

Driving instructors who took part in a government cycle awareness pilot scheme are less likely to believe that cyclists are “nuisances” on the road or often at fault for collisions – and more likely to teach learner drivers about cycle safety – the study’s findings have shown.This week the government published an evaluation of its … Read more

Orbea Orca M10iLTD PWR 2024

The Orbea Orca M10iLTD PWR eschews out-and-out aerodynamics to focus on being as light, stiff and efficient on climbs as it can possible be. For anywhere that you aren’t racing against the clock it feels incredibly efficient, purposeful and just all round fun to ride. Not only that, but you can also spec frame colours … Read more

Is cycling and walking being shafted in the West Midlands? Mayor distances himself from “downgraded” voluntary road safety job ad that has since disappeared

There are growing concerns for walking and cycling growth in the West Midlands this week after a job posting appeared for the region’s road safety commissioner offering less than £5,000 annual salary under a “voluntary” contract.Richard Parker, the West Midlands mayor, has distanced himself from the advert, posted on the Combined Authority’s website on Friday … Read more

Are electromagnetic cycling pedals on the way? This patent suggests so… plus another folding commuting helmet, IndieVelo rebrands as TrainingPeaks Virtual, Karoo battery life boosted + more

It’s been a bumper week of tech news here on road.cc. From hill climb set-ups to airbag bike shorts, it’s had a bit of everything.The week kicked off with our annual front bike lights Beam Test, your one-stop guide to all the brightest and best lights to keep you riding through the dark British winter. We’ve added … Read more

Brompton Bicycle by David Henshaw

It has taken little more than 40 years for the Brompton brand to have established itself as effectively as it has. Brompton Bicycle by David Henshaw explains how (inevitably) it wasn’t always a straightforward journey – but also that there is good reason for such success. This book will also help any owners get the most … Read more