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Ineos Grenadiers’ deputy chief Rod Ellingworth resigns from British team amid rumours of backroom tension, according to reports

Rod Ellingworth, the Ineos Grenadiers’ deputy team principal and one of the British squad’s founding members, has resigned from his role amid rumours of internal tensions, according to reports this morning.One of the architects of British cycling’s success on the elite stage over the past two decades, and the pioneer of the governing body’s famed … Read more

Vaude Aqua Back Light panniers

The Vaude Aqua Back Light Panniers are superlight, waterproof, and highly adjustable, with a PVC-free construction and climate-neutral manufacturing credentials. The roll-top closure system and external netting mean they work best when they’re on the full side, which makes them more of a touring than commuter design.For more options, check out our guide to the … Read more

Wish.com bans e-bike chargers and conversion kits… but charity finds they’re still available on the site

Is no pavement-riding rule for cyclists “nuts”? Campaigners in Australia fight to make it legal; Councillor blames police for victim blaming cyclists; Van der Poel wheelies on the beach; National Cyclocross Network; Dream SL8 build + more on the live blog

“Can’t the police use Google?” Cyclist mistakenly pulled over by police and threatened with ticket for “using phone” – and then gets lectured by officer for not wearing helmet or hi-vis

A cyclist who complained to the police after he was mistakenly pulled over by an officer for “using a mobile phone” while riding on the road – when, in fact, the cyclist was attempting to save footage of a close pass from a lorry driver on his bike camera – was later told that, though there … Read more

Are these VERY cheap bike upgrades and accessories too good to be true? Testing 10 budget cycling products from ‘China’s answer to Amazon’

With the ever-increasing cost of cycling, sites such as Temu and AliExpress have gained a huge amount of popularity in recent years… but is this discounted gear any good, and can it really match up to pricier gear from more established brands? To find out, we bought a haul of cycling-related products from Temu. 2023 temu … Read more

Why the 20mph zone time trial ban could be the “tip of the iceberg” for British racing + Chris Froome’s bike set-up mystery explained

Could the widespread implementation of 20mph speed limits across the UK spell the end of Britain’s long and venerable history of time trialling? On episode 65 of the road.cc Podcast, we turn our attentions to Cycling Time Trial’s recent refusal to sanction courses that feature 20mph zones, and the serious impact this could have on … Read more

Delta Bike Hitch Pro

The Delta Bike Hitch Pro is a simple universal bike mount that works incredibly well, although the claim that it’s lockable is debatable – sure, you can put a padlock on one end, but there’s a nut you can undo at the other…This is a simple product – it basically acts as a wheel hub … Read more

“So many people are put off cycling by the threat of having their bike stolen”: Bike theft victims call for more secure cycle hangars as demand soars

Cycling campaigners and victims of bike theft in London – where around 50 bikes a day are reported stolen – have put 1,000 missing bike posters, known as ‘lamppost laments’, across the capital as part of a call for the installation of more cycle hangars, as recent analysis reveals that the demand for secure bike … Read more

The rise & fall of GCN+ – is the livestream party over for cycling fans?

Like many viewers and those involved in the bike industry and the cycling media, yesterday’s unforeseen (by me, anyway) announcement that the GCN app and GCN+ streaming service was to simply cease to be in a few weeks’ time came as a shock.Love or loath the GCN commentators and presenters, cringe or applaud at some … Read more