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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

Check out the anti-theft light that uses Apple technology to “locate your bike anywhere in the world” + more tech news from Shimano, Garmin, Lazer, Enve…

We’ve got tons of cool new tech to tell you about, including Shimano’s plans to control your bike with AI, the lightest helmet with rotational impact protection on the market – according to Lazer – and new products from Enve, Vredestein and Vallon, but we’re starting with the light that uses Apple Find My tech to find your stolen … Read more

Road rage motorist arrested for dangerous driving after knocking cyclist over and throwing bike away

A cyclist in London has told road.cc the story of how challenging a motorist following some dangerous driving on their commute escalated into a road rage incident that ultimately saw the driver taken away in handcuffs by the Metropolitan Police for dangerous driving.The road.cc reader was cycling in Muswell Hill, north London, on the morning of the … Read more

Chain Reaction Cycles announces closing of flagship Belfast store

Chain Reaction Cycles has announced the closing of its flagship store in Belfast which acted as the retailer’s main in-person store across the UK and Ireland, three months after its parent company filed for insolvency as the woes for WiggleCRC continue.The store, located at Balmoral Plaza on Boucher Road, opened in 2012 and has acted as the … Read more

“They have all the resources in the world to pick on cyclists”: Council slammed for stopping and fining cyclists on pedestrianised city centre street

Cyclists have slammed Cardiff City Council’s latest social media post about the crackdown on cyclists on the only pedestrianised street in the city centre, raising concerns about the rising trend of picking on cyclists, including commuters and delivery riders who are allegedly seen as easy targets by the police.In the social media post, the council states … Read more

Le Col Womens Deep Winter Base Layer

The Le Col Women’s Deep Winter Base Layer provides excellent warmth while maintaining breathability, and it covers the neck nicely. It is expensive, though, and for the price I would have hoped for a more comfortable fit.Check out our guide to the best cycling baselayers for more options.> Buy now: Le Col Womens Deep Winter … Read more

road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2023/24: The best saddles, handlebars, groupsets and more from the last 12 months

Check out the cream of the crop in the world of cycling components – the very best products from all those that earned a coveted spot in road.cc Recommends during 2023. From saddles to forks, from handlebars to valves for tubeless wheels, this category covers a wide array of top-notch gear.How the road.cc Recommends awards … Read more

Specialized Turbo Tero X 6.0

“How are cyclists at fault for drivers parking on cycle paths?” Tory MP slams “unloved” cycle lanes – by posting photos of drivers blocking them; The Hague police move barriers blocking cycle lane after complaints; GB pursuit gold + more on the live blog