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Ribble aims to “redefine road” with new Allroad range, with up to 38mm tyre clearance, “world-class” aerodynamics and endurance geometry

Ribble has completely overhauled its drop bar lineup with the introduction of the Allroad range, featuring three new road bikes: the Allroad SL R, Allroad SL and Allroad SL R e. The top-tier SL R offers space for tyres up to 38mm wide, internal storage and “world-class aerodynamic performance” paired with endurance-specific geometry, according to Ribble. … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 912: Police forward case for prosecution after driver’s “ridiculously close pass” on cyclist

A careless driver who close passed a cyclist is to either pay a fixed-penalty notice fine or attend a driving training education course — after the rider submitted the footage of the incident to the police, who forwarded it for prosecution.The incident occurred on 4 January 2024 on Grosvenor Road in Belfast, the road.cc reader moving into the right-hand … Read more

Lightweight e-bike mid-motor shootout: Bosch SX v Fazua Ride 60 v Specialized SL 1.2 v TQ HPR-50

Fizik Performance Cycling Socks

The Fizik Performance Cycling Socks are comfortable, light and smart looking. They let your feet breathe a bit, and have a tight enough cuff to stay up without undue pressure, but at just under 20 quid they’re an expensive choice.Check out our guide to the best cycling socks for more – and cheaper – options.As … Read more

Islabikes launches spare parts website, as founder returns as “100%” owner “motivated by idea of keeping all Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”

Islabikes may have ceased production of its well-respected children’s bikes in the autumn, but founder Isla Rowntree has returned as “100 per cent owner” and has launched a new spare parts website to help keep “all the Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”.The Islabikes website now displays a range of spare parts for … Read more

What happens when a Tour de France rider punctures? From wheel and bike swaps to neutral support, here’s how pros get back on the road in rapid time

The Tour de France is one of the most gruelling and prestigious cycling races in the world, and although race organisers do their best to make the riding conditions as good as they can get for the riders, punctures are still inevitable. With riders covering around 3,500 kilometres across varied and challenging terrain, punctures happen, and … Read more

Recall Rider Dual Safety Camera

As its name suggests, the Recall Rider Dual Safety Camera has two lenses, one front facing, one rear facing, so it can record what’s going on in front and behind. You can record with just a single lens or both, depending on where you have the camera mounted, bike or helmet. Though the quality of … Read more

“Insanely reductive framing of an entire continent”: Cycling fans react to Biniam Girmay being asked about not having money growing up; TfL bus driver claims cyclists should only use bike lanes; Tour de France pros do keepie uppies + more on the live blog

Cycling your commute can lower risk of death by 47%, as long as you aren’t hit by a driver

Research published in the British Medical Journal concluded that its findings “provide direct evidence of the health benefits of active commuting”, with those who cycle to work associated with a 47 per cent lower risk of death and 24 per cent lower risk of hospital admission for cardiovascular disease. However, with cycle commuters twice as likely as ‘inactive’ … Read more

Bike shop staff threatened with knife and shears during “appalling ordeal”, as e-bikes worth £22,200 stolen during shocking robbery

Police in Nottingham have released images of suspects wanted in connection with a shocking robbery at a branch of Rutland Cycling which saw staff threatened with shears and a knife before bikes worth £22,200 were taken.Detectives investigating the armed robbery said that a group of masked males entered the shop on Nottingham Road, New Basford, at … Read more