Lidl unveils its latest bike bargains, including £8 saddles and £13 backpacks — plus Cav’s Damien Hirst-designed shoes, the bike with two chains, Pinarello’s latest TT weapon + more

We’re not sure that being included in an article that also covers the latest and greatest bike bargains from the German discount supermarket giant Lidl would have been what Pinarello had in mind when unveiling its all-new Bolide TT bike ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics… but sometimes that’s just the way of the road.cc Tech of the Week … Read more

Muc-Off Bicycle Chain Brush

The Muc-Off Bicycle Chain Brush is simple to use and effective, but it is more expensive than others.As you can see from the photos, it’s effectively a three-sided brush at one end and a regular brush at the other. You place the chain in the middle of the three-brushes end, turn the pedals, and voila!, … Read more

“I was new, I didn’t know the rules”: Delivery cyclists urge colleagues to follow rules as 37 riders issued £100 fines for cycling in city centre

While penalties for cyclists riding through pedestrianised areas in the town centres have become more and more common in the last couple of years, with councils using the infamous Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to fine cyclists, delivery riders have urged their fellow workers to follow the rules, after it was reported that 37 Just Eat … Read more

Dirt & Druids: Taking on the gravelicious Enve Stone Circle

For once, nothing happened.The last few gravel events and big rides that we’ve been on have had something happen, be that a mechanical issue or the weather having ideas, or both… but there’s always been an ‘incident’. And a little muttered swear, and while it makes for great anecdotes later it does get a little … Read more

“Expert” driver who does “stunts for Channel 4” banned from driving for a year and fined £300 for causing serious injuries to cyclist

A stunt driver for Channel 4 TV who described his driving proficiency as “advanced” was found guilty of causing serious injuries to a cyclist by careless driving, fined £300 and banned from driving for year, after he repeatedly denied his involvement in the collision despite a witness claiming otherwise.61-year-old Stuart Penman was riding his custom-built carbon … Read more

Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS 2024

The new Canyon Aeroad CFR AXS might focus on aerodynamics, but other factors like weight and comfort haven’t been overlooked. This is one very fast, very stiff race machine that’s in its element once the speed rises, but it’s also a capable climber, descender and all-round pleasurable place to be. This exact model comes with … Read more

Is the new Canyon Aeroad truly aero? Canyon unveils all new Aeroad CFR, an all-rounder yet “the fastest bike in the WorldTour peloton”

Canyon has officially lifted the curtain on its latest Aeroad, with subtle changes and updates. This latest iteration of the German brand’s long-standing aero road bike has already made an appearance at plenty of WorldTour races, but we can now reveal the full list of updates including a new handlebar, refined frame, T25 bolts throughout and with that, bold yet inevitable claims that … Read more