“It will destroy our sport”: UCI set to pay whistleblowers for “credible” motor doping information ahead of Tour de France

UCI president David Lappartient has revealed that world cycling’s governing body is planning to pay whistleblowers and informants who come forward with “credible” information related to the suspected use of hidden motors in the peloton, days after the UCI announced that it will pilot the use of a new unspecified “inspection tool” designed to uncover … Read more

Milkit Hassle’off

The Milkit Hassle’off shatters the notion that convenience and functionality come at the expense of extra weight and bulk when it comes to multi-tools. The Swiss company’s mini marvel is a comprehensive, all-in-one solution that combines a multi-tool – including chain breaker – puncture repair kit, and tube and pump holder in an impressively neat … Read more

UCI looking into Visma-Lease a Bike’s Tour de France ‘Control Room’ after team unveils “high-tech van” for tactical analysis and real-time decisions

In an innovative first for the sport, Visma-Lease a Bike are planning on strengthening their Tour de France challenge by having staff stationed in a mobile ‘Control Room’ van that will “collect and analyse crucial real-time data such as live TV footage, weather forecasts, and race radio”, enabling the team to “support the coaches in the car, and help them make … Read more

road.cc tech editor Mat Brett seriously injured in cycling incident

Following an incident on Monday while out on his daily lunchtime ride loop our friend and colleague Mat was badly injured on a country road near his home. After being treated for almost three hours at the scene by paramedics Mat was airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol where he continues to receive ongoing and extensive … Read more