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Bodyguards using Strava are putting Trump, Macron, Biden and other world leaders in danger, French newspaper investigation claims
An in-depth investigation by a French newspaper has raised the alarm about potential security breaches and world leaders being put in danger… because their bodyguards use Strava and upload public activities to the workout-sharing platform.Le Monde discovered the location and movements of US President Joe Biden, presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, French President Emmanuel … Read more
Ritchey WCS Carbon ErgoMax Handlebar
The Ritchey WCS Carbon ErgoMax handlebar has a great shape that suits both endurance road riding and forays onto the rougher stuff. It’s light and comfortable, although it doesn’t damp the road buzz as much as some. Check out others in our guide to the best handlebars, what you need to know and how to … Read more
Conservative councillor wades into cyclist hi-vis clothing discussion with “reprehensible” rant… says “Lycra louts” who ride in roads instead of cycle lanes “suffer the consequences”
A Conservative councillor in Northumberland has been criticised for “reprehensible” comments about cyclists, having penned a bizarre rant on Facebook in response to a county council post telling pedestrians and those riding bicycles to ensure they are visible to motorists during the darker winter months.The council too attracted questions about its approach, notably from those … Read more
“F*** the UCI” — We take a look at the National Hill Climb Championship-winning bikes as rim brakes and 1x dominate
This year’s National Hill Climb championships took place in Hexham, Northumberland, where Illi Gardner and Harry MacFarlane claimed the female and male national titles, respectively. Cycling traditionalists will be pleased to know that, in complete contradiction to our feature on the rise of disc brakes at hill climb events last year, both riders achieved victory on rim brake bikes (though unfortunately for … Read more
We review a 48kg bike*! Five cool things coming soon from Wattbike, Look, Standert, Gloria and Strider
* Yes it’s an indoor bike, but that’s what it weighs. Promise! Our latest edition of cool products features an impressive lineup of bikes, ranging from the 48kg indoor smart bike mentioned above, down to a 5.8kg balance bike.We’re previewing these exciting new bikes with full reviews coming your way in the next couple of weeks. Here are some sneak … Read more
“Very enraged” driver who “used car as weapon” to ram cyclist and cause serious injuries jailed for 44 months
A “very enraged” motorist who deliberately rammed a cyclist off their bike, causing “serious, severe and long-lasting” injuries, has been jailed for three years and eight months, as well as receiving a nine-year driving ban.Craig McComb had been charged with attempted murder for the incident in August 2022, but was ultimately convicted of assaulting the … Read more
road.cc front bike lights Beam Test 2024/25 — our big Beam Comparison Engine is live to help you choose the best front light for your riding
Here we go again! The clocks have gone back in the UK, it’s dark before teatime and we’ve flipped the switch on the latest version of our famous(ish) road.cc front light Beam Comparison Engine to help you choose from the best bike lights (or more specifically the best front bike lights) for your riding.The above video is from 2022, but all … Read more