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Mason and Magicshine do it again and David Millar’s smart new shoes get our seal of approval: road.cc Recommends updated with eight top products

It was all about the bikes (and mostly off-road and electric ones) in October, as eight more top cycling products bagged road.cc Recommends awards. From a nostalgic edition of the Road Book, to casual yet fancy kicks, to high-end gravel and endurance bikes, as always a diverse selection of cycling products made the grade this time. … Read more

Is more hub engagement always better? Know your road bike wheels and find out what really makes a good freehub

When it comes to freehubs, it’s sometimes assumed that more engagement is better. But is that actually the case? And what on earth is ‘engagement’ anyway? Let’s take a bit of a deep dive into the world of wheel technology, and figure out once and for all what makes a really good freehub on your road bike wheels…What is … Read more

“Older NIMBYs prioritised over young people again”: Council scraps bike lane scheme that would allow kids to cycle to school, after meeting “hijacked by Tories” preventing safety improvements

A council has drawn the ire of local cyclists and campaigners after it decided to scrap the plans to install bike lanes that would have served as popular routes for children to cycle to and from schools, after a meeting to collect feedback over the scheme was “hijacked” by “Tories” and “NIMBYs” who apparently wanted … Read more

Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate monitor

The new Wahoo Trackr Heart Rate monitor is a great improvement over the outgoing Tickr model – or certainly mine, anyway (though maybe I’ve just been unlucky). It’s reliable, very well made and the rechargeable battery is a massive improvement for the product category as a whole – though it would have been nice to see … Read more

“Downgraded volunteer” cycling and walking commissioner role offering £10k a year doesn’t reflect the “scale and urgency” of “road safety emergency” in West Midlands, say campaigners

With the “road safety emergency” in West Midlands approaching its 100th day, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is finally looking to appoint a new Active Travel Commissioner, almost six months after Adam Tranter stepped down.However, campaigners have expressed “regret” over how the position, now a voluntary role, has been “downgraded” — from three days … Read more

“Team Circus continues”: Tom Pidcock dropped by Ineos due to risk of bonus payout claims Brian Smith, who says there’s “no fun in numbers-driven cycling anymore” as “gagged” Steve Cummings confirms exit; Everesting on a unicycle + more on the live blog

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Pro cycling team hit out at SRAM “problems”, claim chains “fail” when riders “put a lot of force on the pedals”

Belgian pro cyclocross team Baloise-Trek Lions have raised concerns with their SRAM groupsets after a frustrating weekend at the European Championships saw numerous mechanical issues involving snapped and dropped chains.Despite the “problems” Thibau Nys still won the elite men’s race at the event in Pontevedra in Spain, however he was under strict instructions from his … Read more

Sportful SRK Neck Warmer

The Sportful SRK Neck Warmer is a stellar choice if you’re looking for a reliable and stylish accessory for rides in autumn and spring, and milder winter days. One of its standout features is its exceptional wind-blocking capability, which proved invaluable during chilly road rides. The neck warmer’s white remains vibrant and clean even after … Read more