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Younger adults are car-dependent, but more likely to switch to active travel, new study finds

Younger adults in rapidly growing cities are more car-dependent than older generations, but could be quicker to move to active travel if conditions improve, new research suggests.The study, Generational differences in active travel: Estimation, decomposition, and policy implications, explores how age, environmental and socioeconomic factors shape commuting habits in an urban context.Based on data from … Read more

Budget boost? Hutchinson says £14.99 GP Explorer tyre sets “a new benchmark for entry-level road performance” – plus Thule’s new bike rack that incorporates parking sensors, and loads more from Castelli, POC, Panaracer, Boyd…

From budget-friendly road tyres to high-end wheelsets and smart indoor training tech, cycling brands have unveiled a ton of cool new products this week, and we’ve got them all in here. We have a fan controller that keeps you cool while on the turbo, a Thule rack with parking sensors, a just-launched clothing range from … Read more

How to choose the best bike for your next big bikepacking adventure

If you’re new to bikepacking, you’ll likely have figured out that you need an awful lot of kit in order to have a smooth and successful adventure. But your bike is a key tool in building the best experience possible. Here are some tips on finding the best bike for bikepacking.The beauty of bikepacking is … Read more

Will Segway’s cheap but powerful cargo e-bike ever hit UK shores? Plus Brompton goes solid state and Bosch adds stunt tracking

It’s time to find out what’s been going on in the e-bike world this week. We’ll start with a very modern twist on a classic…Solid-state crew: Brompton and Ilika announce partnership Brompton x Ilika (Image Credit: Brompton) Solid-state batteries for e-bikes have been popping up at tradeshows and rumour mills for a while now — … Read more

Zero arrests from 106 hit-and-runs on cyclists in London last year, as cycling campaigners slam “completely unacceptable” figures

Alarming hit-and-run figures suggest there were zero arrests from 106 reported incidents involving a driver hitting a cyclist in London last year — the collisions resulting in just four prosecutions, all of which only occurred after the drivers involved came forward voluntarily.The London Cycling Campaign called the figures “absolutely unacceptable and shocking”, while Cycling UK … Read more

It’s impossible to ‘fail’ on a cycling adventure: the only way to fail is by not starting it

I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a huge part of my life having numerous adventures and travels with my bike, or perhaps fortunate is the wrong word; it’s been more a case of making these things happen, one way or another. All while those dismissive voices of the night told me not to, or to … Read more

road.cc’s favourite cycling destinations in the world: from the Peaks to the Alps and far beyond, here are some of the best places to ride your bike

Cycling meccas like Mallorca and Calpe, legendary mountain ranges such as the French Alps and the Dolomites, epic UK rides… there are a lot of great places to ride your bike, and in this article, we’ve attempted to round up some of the very best. Here are some of the best cycling destinations in the … Read more

Halfords are clearing the Boardman SLR 9.6 with Ultegra Di2 for a crazy price of just £1,750! Plus half price 105 groupsets, Rapha frame bags for £40 + more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageAdventure Week is all about getting out and exploring, but whether you’re planning a bikepacking trip or upgrading your setup, there are some serious savings to be had right now. We’ve rounded up the best cycling deals available, from practical adventure-ready kit … Read more

Rediscovering an old school MTB route on a gravel bike: Are gravel bikes really old school mtbs?

Whenever we publish a story on a gravel bike that may or may not be equipped with suspension, we receive a raft of comments on our socials screaming “it’s just an old school mountain bike!”, or “you may as well buy a cross-country bike at this point”. So I headed out to ride one of … Read more