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Body Rocket expands its real-time drag measuring system to road bikes and reveals intriguing prototype

Body Rocket, the aero tech start-up known for its real-time aerodynamic drag force measurement system for cyclists and triathletes, has revealed a road bike prototype, which could perhaps – if it enters wider production – make wind tunnels altogether unnecessary for all but the very top elite cyclists. While Body Rocket has previously worked predominantly on TT and triathlon … Read more

Conservative MP slammed for “incorrectly” claiming that “bankrupt” council is prioritising £10m cycle lane extension over local services

A Conservative MP who claimed that the local council is planning to spend £10 million on a cycle lane extension while “threatening to axe local services” has been accused of misinforming and misleading his constituents, after cycling campaigners pointed out that the work to upgrade the current “death trap” infrastructure is in fact funded by … Read more

Zipp “reaffirms” safety of its hookless rims, but now advises teams to use tyres no smaller than 29mm

In the wake of the recent controversies surrounding hookless rims, Zipp has released another, more comprehensive statement “reaffirming” the safety and integrity of its products. The announcement comes after incidents at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche, which raised concerns about the structural stability of Zipp’s 353 NSW front wheels and hookless rim designs in … Read more

Wiggle and Chain Reaction websites shut, with all remaining orders to be “fulfilled within 7-10 days”

After months of turbulence and gloom, the end appears to be nigh for Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles, as the online retailer’s websites – the scene of extremely heavy discounting in recent weeks – have disappeared, replaced by holding messages and a promise to fulfil all remaining orders within seven to ten days.The websites’ shuttering follows … Read more

SRAM Force AXS groupset

The SRAM Force AXS groupset remains the brand’s second-tier option, but this latest version has been updated with less bulky shifters, a SRAM Red-style carbon crankset, a new front mech design, a new look and a slightly lower weight. It’s better than ever and remains an excellent choice for workhorse bikes all the way through to … Read more

Petition demanding cyclists “display registration, pay road tax and have insurance” closes after six months… with just 353 signatures; Tadej Pogačar’s pisstaking attack (and latest win); Strava adds feature; Hire bikes go missing + more on the live blog

Rim brakes and a personalised paint job: check out the Specialized S-Works Tarmac that Peter Sagan rode to Tour of Flanders victory in 2016

Excited yet? The 2024 Tour of Flanders takes place on Sunday, 31st March so we thought we’d whet your appetite by taking a look back at the Specialized S-Works Tarmac that Peter Sagan rode to victory in 2016.Sagan has retired from the road, of course, but he’s hoping to compete in mountain biking at this summer’s … Read more

Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter over cyclist’s death to appeal conviction

* On 8 May 2024 Auriol Grey’s manslaughter conviction was overturned at appeal. *Auriol Grey, the pedestrian who was found to have caused the death of Celia Ward after the 77-year-old cyclist fell from her bike and into the path of a passing vehicle when angrily confronted by Grey about pavement cycling, is set to appeal … Read more

“We continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech”: Israel name removed from cycling team’s vehicles as “precautionary measure”

Israel – Premier Tech have removed mention of Israel from team vehicles for the 2024 season as a “precautionary measure”. The UCI ProTour team of Chris Froome and Michael Woods this afternoon told road.cc that they “continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech” but took the decision to replace explicit mention of Israel with an “IPT monogram, comprised … Read more