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“There are bigger issues to tackle than people on e-bikes”: How a bike shop turned detectives to track down a cargo bike wrongly seized and destroyed by the police

All it took was some absent-minded scrolling on the BBC’s website to crack the biggest e-bike mystery of 2026.Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Spotify Listen to the road.cc Podcast on Amazon MusicFor weeks, the staff at the Birmingham Bike Foundry had tried in vain to track … Read more

“One of the best aero race machines” from Merida, special tyres from Specialized and a glorious Gloria gravel bike: road.cc Recommends updated with 11 top products

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageOur busy reviewers put a huge range of bikes, kit and tech through their paces during a warm and dry July, with five bikes spanning road, electric, gravel, aero and touring machines receiving top marks, plus standout cycling kit, tech and books.11 products … Read more

Raleigh faces administration after parent company starts insolvency proceedings

Iconic British bike brand Raleigh could be set to enter administration after its parent company began insolvency proceedings this week, following a turbulent few years for the historic Nottingham-based company and its owners.On Wednesday, Accell Group, the Dutch parent company of Raleigh, Babboe, Lapierre, and a host of other cycling brands, announced that it was … Read more

Castelli Espresso 2 Men’s Bibshort

The Castelli Espresso 2 Men’s Bibshort strikes an impressive balance between comfort and performance. The excellent Progetto X2 pad and supportive, compressive fit makes them perfect for long rides and harder training efforts alike.Castelli’s aim is for these to be your favourite shorts for everything but race days, and I tested them on everything from … Read more

London e-bike hire operator Forest to provide third-party insurance for riders following compensation controversies

London dockless e-bike provider Forest is to provide third-party insurance to riders following high profile crashes involving pedestrians. Though Forest refused to tell ebiketips exactly how the insurance policy will work, The Times reports that all riders will be covered by third-party insurance when renting a Forest bike from September. Unlike rivals Santander Cycles, Lime … Read more

“The women deserve it”: Tour de France Femmes race director says full TV coverage being given “serious consideration” – but warns about “rushing things”

Tour de France Femmes race director Marion Rousse says full flag-to-flag coverage of every stage is being seriously considered, after organisers ASO faced criticism over the limited television coverage on offer at this year’s race.Just three stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, stages one, five, and nine, are being broadcast from start to … Read more

Castelli A/C 18 Sock

The Castelli A/C 18 Sock is a very good hot weather option. It’s lightweight, breathable and comfortable, and the price is broadly in line with similar options.The construction is 96% nylon and 4% elastane, which makes for a sock you barely notice once it’s on.The ribbed texture keeps it in place without feeling tight, and … Read more