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“People won’t bother reading the truth, the damage is done”: Cyclists frustrated Telegraph newspaper not required to put “52mph cyclists creating death traps” correction on front page like original headline

In the 24 hours since press regulator IPSO (the Independent Press Standards Organisation) ruled that the Telegraph was in breach of its Editors’ Code for an inaccurate story claiming cyclists are riding at 52mph in London while chasing Strava segments, many have expressed frustration that the newspaper was not required to publish a front-page correction, IPSO … Read more

I PROMISE, the Canyon and LeBron James back story

Tadej Pogačar’s power numbers are “mind boggling”, says Chris Froome; Cyclist photographs “things destroyed by drivers” on cycleway “not fit for purpose”; Dairy-free diet for Tour de France team; Olympic drama; Brutal Basque climb + more on the live blog

Galibier Classique Bib Shorts

Galibier’s Classique bib shorts are great value, with a classic design that works well in UK conditions. Galibier calls them ‘top-notch bib shorts without the top-notch price’, and that’s not far off.Check out more options in our guide to the best cycling bib shorts.> Buy now: Galibier Classique Bib Shorts for £55.33 from GalibierThe main … Read more

Press regulator rules Telegraph breached Editors’ Code with inaccurate claim cyclists hit 52mph chasing London Strava segments

The infamous Telegraph newspaper front page headline which claimed that London cyclists had hit speeds of 52mph while chasing Strava segments (despite that being faster than Olympic Games track sprinters) has been found to have been in breach of the Editors’ Code of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).After 96 people complained about the at-length feature … Read more

Can 50% of Brits really not afford to buy a bike? Cycling and affordability discussed, plus how to make a new bike computer with Hammerhead

For episode 83 of the road.cc Podcast, we decided to don our analytical hats and delve into a recent survey which claimed that 49 per cent of British people do not believe they can afford to buy a bike, and that around a quarter reckon it would take around six months to save up for one. Listen … Read more

Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 pedals

Power meters explained

An Italian all-road ripper, a 10/10 frame bag and a double Canyon: road.cc recommends updated with 11 top cycling products

The Tour de France is done and dusted, but there’s still some Olympic track action, the Tour de France Femmes and the Road World Championships to look forward to in this marvellous summer of sport! While you wait for the next event, why not take a look at some of the top cycling products around right now to … Read more

Evans Cycles blames “supply chain issues” for £22.8m loss, as 70% sale sees bike prices slashed online

Evans Cycles posted a £22.8m post-tax loss for the financial year ending April 2023, the cycling retailer blaming the “supply chain issues within the industry” for its losses spiralling from £5.3m a year earlier. Despite the headline figure about the Frasers Group-owned company, the financial report published today insisted that “management believe the company has performed strongly in the … Read more