Motorists who are warned about the dangers posed by SUVs to cyclists and pedestrians on the road are very unlikely to be deterred from buying one, according to a new study.The study, conducted by researchers at Swansea University, was carried out to test what effect recent evidence highlighting the safety risks associated with sports utility … Read more
Canyon has been known to have a little fun with bike tech and unusual concepts over the year. It’s experimented with the Shapeshifter tech on its Strive enduro bike, brought its Keep It Stable system to the mainstream, and just last week, unveiled a prototype road bike with AI processing. Today, the brand has taken … Read more
If you’re after a long-range electric bike but are also a fan of the velodrome, fledgling Chinese e-bike manufacturer Phosgo may have just the thing for you. It claims the Go5 Ultra Solar Bike is the “world’s first” that can self-charge using the power of the sun, via solar cells housed within those somewhat sketchy-looking … Read more
The Lazer Sphere KinetiCore is a comfortable, cool and – at least to my eyes – sleekly good-looking riding companion. The ventilation is well thought out and it’s light enough to forget about while you’re riding. You may want to consider sizing up if you’re near the upper limit of a range, though, as the cradle … Read more
The stark effects of climate change and the rigours of riding a bike very fast butted heads once again at the weekend, when ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox was forced to abandon her around-the-world record attempt after suffering from heat exhaustion in France.The 39-year-old Alaskan was 14 days into her bid to beat Mark Beaumont’s outright … Read more
The Ribble Ultra-Road is an intriguing beast, designed primarily for riders who want to go fast on a bike that’s more comfortable than pro-level machines. While it doesn’t match the relaxed position of an endurance road bike, its geometry and material choices deliver on its promise of speed with just a little more comfort.At first … Read more
If you’ve an appetite for off-road exploration, but prefer to ride with your bike largely unencumbered, the Tentbox Lite car roof tent might prove an appealing option. Quick and easy to set up and take down again, it provides a low hassle overnight base from which to explore more remote areas by bike.Car roof-mounted tents … Read more
The son of a woman who died when she was hit by a cyclist in Regent’s Park has urged a local council to introduce speed limits for cyclists.Hilda Griffiths, 81, died in hospital in 2022, two months after a cyclist riding between 25-29mph struck her in Regent’s Park. The collision happened when Ms Griffiths was … Read more
It’s no secret that times have been tough for digital publishers in recent years due to the rise of AI, and that includes independent cycling websites like road.cc. To make it a little easier to find cycling reviews, news and opinions you can trust, did you know you can add us as a Google Preferred … Read more
