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“The women deserve it”: Tour de France Femmes race director says full TV coverage being given “serious consideration” – but warns about “rushing things”

Tour de France Femmes race director Marion Rousse says full flag-to-flag coverage of every stage is being seriously considered, after organisers ASO faced criticism over the limited television coverage on offer at this year’s race.Just three stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, stages one, five, and nine, are being broadcast from start to … Read more

Castelli A/C 18 Sock

The Castelli A/C 18 Sock is a very good hot weather option. It’s lightweight, breathable and comfortable, and the price is broadly in line with similar options.The construction is 96% nylon and 4% elastane, which makes for a sock you barely notice once it’s on.The ribbed texture keeps it in place without feeling tight, and … Read more

“Drag-reducing” cycling backpack actually makes you slower, says AeroCoach wind tunnel test

An air-filled cycling backpack designed to reduce drag that we told you about a couple of years ago does the exact opposite, according to aero products and testing service AeroCoach. Stunned, aren’t you? No, neither are we.We told you about the Ram Air Fairing RAF1 in 2024 when it was crowdfunding, and again when it … Read more

“It’s perverse”: National Highways closing cycle paths – because the roads beside them are too heavily polluted

National Highways has been accused of “perversely penalising” cyclists and pedestrians after it was revealed that a number of shared-use paths have been closed due to heavy pollution on adjacent roads.According to a report on road.cc contributor Laura Laker’s Potholes and Pavements Substack, a shared cycling and walking path beside the A3 in Guildford was … Read more

Shimano 13-speed leak on retail website suggests a possible new freehub standard

We can be pretty sure that Shimano will launch a 13-speed groupset soon, and a listing on a German retailer website appears to confirm it.This was first reported, as far as we know, by a Reddit user a few days ago and also picked up by Bikeradar yesterday.The listing on Bike-Discount has now been removed, … Read more

“No idea how he hadn’t seen him”: Van driver avoids jail after killing cyclist riding with two rear lights

A van driver who killed a cyclist after failing to see him on the road, despite the 54-year-old riding with two rear lights, has been handed a suspended 10-month prison sentence.Graham Nash was riding his bike on a single carriageway section of the A65 Settle bypass in Craven, North Yorkshire on 6 August 2024, when … Read more

Victory Chimp A.P.E Optics Vega Evo sunglasses

The big win with the Victory Chimp A.P.E Optics glasses is undeniably the price. At £39.00, they’re an incredibly budget-friendly option that doesn’t skimp on style. They come with interchangeable mirror, polarised and clear lenses, a prescription insert and hard case – what’s not to like? Well, although they most definitely score on looks and … Read more

“Bizarre planning”: Cyclists annoyed at “car-brained” council after locked gate placed in middle of cycle path; Work to connect Jacob Rees-Mogg’s favourite cycle lane delayed; Mr Loophole returns; Punchy hills await in TdF Femmes + more on the live blog

Gaerne G.Zephyr shoes

The Gaerne G.Zephyr shoes are brilliant for summer road riding. They’re comfortable, very stiff, offer excellent power transfer and the ventilation is genuinely outstanding. If you ride in warm, dry conditions and want to keep cool without sacrificing performance, these are hard to beat. Just don’t plan on wearing them past September. Or in the … Read more

Salsa jumps on the 32″ hype-train with all new Fargo, and there are size options for smaller riders

Ever since gravel became a thing, Salsa has been at the very front of the trend that’s now become a fully fledged genre. So it comes as absolutely no surprise that the brand has welcomed 32-inch wheels and built its latest Fargo around the hottest topic in off-road cycling. Here’s everything you need to know…Rather … Read more