Roadcc Archives

Check out the strangest folding bike you’ve ever seen (even the wheels fold) + emoji bike lights and tech news from Decathlon, Rapha, Bianchi, See.Sense & more

We’ve got an eclectic mix of new tech to tell you about this week, including some very sexy new shoes from Decathlon’s Van Rysel brand, “the last winter jacket you’ll ever need”, three cool lights, and clothing from Rapha and Bianchi, but we’re kicking off with the most unusual folding bike we’ve ever seen…You’ve NEVER … Read more

How to ride your bike through ice and snow — top tips for safe cycling when the mercury drops

When the temperature drops, roads develop a new hazard: ice and snow. Some choose not to risk it, and hang up their bikes for the frozen season, but with the right preparation you can keep riding all through winter. Every winter we re-publish our guide to riding when winter is at it’s worst. It comes … Read more

South London cycleway repeatedly targeted with drawing pins

A segregated cycle lane in south London is being targeted by someone dropping drawing pins on it, with a number of cases of such sabotage happening over the past two years, causing cyclists to puncture.Police have been made aware of the problem and say that they will keep an eye out for such criminal behaviour … Read more

6 of the best value bike upgrades — here’s what we’d spend our money on to get the best bike bang for our buck

Many of us look for ways to upgrade our bikes – whether that’s to improve weight, speed or comfort – and despite the rising cost of cycling, there are still affordable options out there. In this article, we’ll go over some of the best value upgrades you can make to your bike, that we’d spend money … Read more

Wiggle Chain Reaction ditches international websites to focus on UK citing “rising international air freight costs and Brexit”

The administrators of Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles (Wiggle CRC) have said that they will close down the international websites of both online retailers to focus exclusively on the UK market, adding that the businesses, which entered administration in October, are proving “incredibly attractive” to potential buyers.Joint administrators were appointed to the business in October, shortly … Read more

Vittoria releases Corsa PRO limited-edition ‘golden’ tyres to celebrate the “winningest tyre of 2023″… priced at 299 euros a pair

Vittoria is celebrating its victorious past year by introducing a limited-edition version tyre – the Corsa PRO Gold – based on the cotton Corsa PRO tyre released earlier this year. The special edition tyre comes adorned with golden sidewalls (well that’s how the Italian brand is describing them, anyway) and a pack will set you back 299 euros/around 257 … Read more

Women cite badly-lit routes and lack of safe infrastructure as major barriers to cycling

A new report from bike and scooter share firm Lime has found that badly lit streets at night and the lack of safe infrastructure are major barriers to cycling for most women, helping explain why, in the UK, men on average make three times as many trips by bicycle than women do, according to government … Read more

Harley Davidson e-bike offshoot Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing

“The most exciting construction sign in London”: Over 10 years of campaigning bears fruits for cyclists as work for cycle lane begins; Pogačar’s Tour de France TT bike on sale; Tour of Britain organisers could face £1m legal action + more on the live blog

Cycplus Cube Mini Pump

The Cycplus Cube Mini Pump is a great thing to have out on a ride. It makes reinflating and topping up tyres straightforward, and it’s easy to fit into your tool kit. It’s especially useful if you’re running tubeless tyres.For more traditional methods of inflation, check out our guide to the best bike pumps.> Buy Now: CYCPLUS … Read more