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Green with Enve: Spoon Customs’ head-turning limited edition XCR Izoard with Enve components
Spoon Customs is renowned for its bespoke steel frames, and the brand originally showcased this limited-run Enve Spec’ Izoard XCR back last summer. We see and review many bikes every year on road.cc, and admittedly, many of them are pretty – but that said, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and for me, bikes like … Read more
Delivery driver who hit cyclist and blamed low sun found not guilty of causing death by careless driving
A jury has found a delivery driver not guilty of causing death by careless driving following a trial that centred around the defence that the accused was unable to see the cyclist killed due to glare from the low sun.Christopher Morrison was found not guilty at Peterhead Sheriff Court on Friday, the Press and Journal … Read more
Enigma Edge Frameset
Titanium alloy is an excellent choice for a gravel bike, and the Enigma Edge is a perfect example of why. It’s finished to a very high standard, giving it that dream bike kind of look, one that you want to love and cherish, but with the robustness and damage-resistant properties that make it tough as … Read more
Four cyclists fined as police force shares footage of group ride stopped for ignoring red light
A group ride in Surrey was stopped by police this weekend, with all four cyclists issued fixed penalty notices after “contravening a red traffic light”.In footage shared on social media by Surrey RoadSafe, a partnership between the county’s police force and council “working to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on Surrey roads”, the … Read more
Joey Barton’s latest unhinged cycling-related social media rant tackles “road tax, insurance and MOT” for cyclists
Telling us a couple of years ago that in 2024 we would be reporting on retired footballer Joey Barton’s career change from League One football manager to social media ranter, after several high-profile posts about Jeremy Vine and cycling, we would probably be fairly surprised to say the least. And yet, here we are…Barton — whose playing career … Read more
“Come pedal in our shoes for a day and see what we experience”: Cyclists urge safety action after driver smashes into group ride in shocking collision
Cyclists in Florida have made an emotional plea for urgent measures to improve road safety following an incident in the first week of the year which saw seven riders taken to hospital, two reportedly in a critical condition, after a driver of an SUV smashed into the group ride at high speed.The collision was caught … Read more
Rudy Project Astral sunglasses
The Rudy Project Astral glasses have fantastic optics and a minimal and extremely lightweight frame made from a bio-based polyamide, but the frame itself has limited adjustment and can cause fit issues with some helmets, and although various lenses are available, they are not interchangeable.For more choices in eye protection, check out our guide to … Read more
Safety works confirmed for “optical illusion” cycle lane behind more than 100 injuries, as infrastructure branded an “utter pantomime”
An under-fire council has provided further details of scheduled maintenance works to improve safety on a high street where a cycle lane has caused an estimated injury list in excess of 100 people since it was installed in March 2022.The situation around the Keynsham cycle lane, between Bristol and Bath in Somerset, has been well-documented … Read more
What type of road bike should you buy in 2024? What’s hot, what’s not and all the advice you need to ensure your next bike is ideal for you
Whether you’re an experienced road cyclist, brand new to the sport, on a tight budget or absolutely minted, buying a new bike can be a bit of a minefield. Well, luckily for you, road.cc is here to help. In this article and video we’re taking a look at what’s hot and what’s not in 2024, offering handy tips on … Read more