Broadcaster and pro-cycling figure Jeremy Vine is suing ex-footballer Joey Barton following a series of social media posts on the platform X (formerly Twitter).Vine, who uploads videos from his cycle journeys around London and regularly addresses cycling-related topics and debates on his Channel 5 show, filed the defamation claim last week, The Sun reports, although it is … Read more
A good pair of cycling bib shorts is the most important item in a cyclist’s wardrobe. Whether you ride your bike for fun or are a seasoned pro, life will be a whole lot better if you’re wearing a pair of the best cycling bib shorts. Our male and female testers have logged thousands upon thousands … Read more
Giant has released its financial report for 2023 and warned that weak demand and the ongoing excess inventory “challenge” have continued to hit the bike industry, with sales down 16 per cent and pre-tax profit almost halving.The bike brand that last week unveiled the “lightest, most efficient” version of its flagship road race bike, the TCR, … Read more
The Rapha Men’s Explore Lightweight Down Jacket is a little odd – it’s lovely to wear, pretty warm and can handle gentle on-bike use well, but its performance is limited in comparison to many far cheaper jackets. It’s best at looking and feeling good in casual, bike-related situations, but even then, Rapha itself does a … Read more
A motorist who reversed into a cyclist while sitting in a protected cycle lane, before accusing the startled cyclist of attempting to damage his car, was forced to complete a driver education course as punishment for the dangerous manoeuvre, prompting the rider to argue that “they got off lightly”. The bizarre incident, captured by the … Read more
The final clear out process at Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles is underway this afternoon, after what remains of the beleaguered retailer began a sale process for the residual stock in its Citadel warehouse, a day after it was reported that parent company Mapil Topco Limited had appointed a liquidator.In an email sent to road.cc, it … Read more
Ribble Cycles’ latest accounts have revealed that the company halved its losses to £2.3 million during the latest financial year, as the Preston-based bike manufacturer says increased customer confidence, brought about by improved delivery times and supply chain performance, along with a prolonged restructuring and “right-sizing” process, represent a “very positive step on the journey … Read more
The German lorry driver accused of hitting and killing retired pro cyclist Davide Rebellin in Italy in November 2022, before fleeing the scene of the fatal crash, will not be granted a plea bargain that would have seen his sentence halved, a court in Vincenza has ruled. The verdict was welcomed as a pleasant surprise … Read more
Rod Ellingworth says he feels a “real responsibility” to make the Tours of Britain the “very best they can be”, after the former Ineos Grenadiers deputy team principal was appointed by British Cycling as the events’ race director, his first role since leaving the British WorldTour squad in November.Ellingworth’s appointment as the race director of … Read more
