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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

See and be seen with our top front bike lights for on the road, trail or path

As the nights draw in, a reliable set of bike lights becomes essential. Not only are they a legal requirement in the UK (and many other places) after dark, but they’re also a key safety aid – helping you stay visible in traffic and see clearly on unlit roads. While lights get the most use through … Read more

“Intimidating behaviour” sees police called to cycle lane consultation, as council cancels next event to “protect members of staff involved”

A public consultation, engaging the residents of a West Yorkshire town to give their views on a major cycle lane project, was cancelled and the police called after “disruptive and intimidating” behaviour made it “difficult for people to participate and share their views”.The news comes from a consultation event in Todmorden, where there were reports the police were called, … Read more

What are the best budget bike brands? Road bikes that won’t break the bank from Boardman, Triban, Planet X, Rose, Cube + more

There’s no getting away from the fact cycling can be expensive. Bikes have, like many things in life, become increasingly pricey in recent years. A top-of-the-range road bike equipped with the latest groupsets and wheels is likely to set you back as much as a cheap new car.With that said, there are still plenty of manufacturers making high-quality … Read more

Rim brakes, pints of Guinness, and “F*** the UCI” frame graffiti: How to win the British hill climb championships (and prove rim brakes ain’t dead!); Mathieu van der Poel races rally driver – and wins; Ineos “in bits”, says Wiggins + more on the live blog

Mavic Comete Ultimate Mips White Helmet

The Mavic Comete Ultimate helmet is designed to strike a balance between aerodynamic efficiency, comfort and safety features, and incorporates Mips and EPS-4D technology. Although it offers only limited adjustment, I found the Comete comfortable, with reasonable ventilation. The level of movement in the chin strap when off the bike did raise some concerns, but … Read more

Check out Mavic Zap, the first electronic shifting from 30 years ago

Electronic shifting has been one of the biggest developments in the cycling world over recent years, so let’s take a look back at some of the earliest designs, not from Shimano, SRAM or Campagnolo, but from Mavic.> Complete guide to electronic gears: your bike’s shifting, indexing and charging explainedThese days, electronic shifting – where you change gears using electronic switches … Read more

Cycplus T3 High-Power Smart Bike Trainer

The Cycplus T3 High-Power Smart Bike Trainer is a good all-round direct-drive trainer if you want accuracy and a streamlined design, though there are smoother rides.> Buy now: Cycplus T3 High-Power Smart Bike Trainer for £821.20 from CycplusFor more options, check out our guide to the best turbo trainers.Cycplus T3 High-Power Turbo: SetupFirst things first, I found … Read more

E-bike tech – what to expect in the future

Sir Chris Hoy’s “brave” terminal cancer revelation prompts near sevenfold increase in prostate cancer advice searches, says NHS

The number of visits to the NHS website for prostate cancer symptoms advice rose by 672 per cent following Sir Chris Hoy’s announcement that his cancer diagnosis is terminal, the health service has said.Last weekend, Hoy – Britain’s second-most decorated Olympian of all time with six golds on the track – revealed that he has … Read more