If you’re after a long-range electric bike but are also a fan of the velodrome, fledgling Chinese e-bike manufacturer Phosgo may have just the thing for you. It claims the Go5 Ultra Solar Bike is the “world’s first” that can self-charge using the power of the sun, via solar cells housed within those somewhat sketchy-looking … Read more
The Lazer Sphere KinetiCore is a comfortable, cool and – at least to my eyes – sleekly good-looking riding companion. The ventilation is well thought out and it’s light enough to forget about while you’re riding. You may want to consider sizing up if you’re near the upper limit of a range, though, as the cradle … Read more
The stark effects of climate change and the rigours of riding a bike very fast butted heads once again at the weekend, when ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox was forced to abandon her around-the-world record attempt after suffering from heat exhaustion in France.The 39-year-old Alaskan was 14 days into her bid to beat Mark Beaumont’s outright … Read more
The Ribble Ultra-Road is an intriguing beast, designed primarily for riders who want to go fast on a bike that’s more comfortable than pro-level machines. While it doesn’t match the relaxed position of an endurance road bike, its geometry and material choices deliver on its promise of speed with just a little more comfort.At first … Read more
If you’ve an appetite for off-road exploration, but prefer to ride with your bike largely unencumbered, the Tentbox Lite car roof tent might prove an appealing option. Quick and easy to set up and take down again, it provides a low hassle overnight base from which to explore more remote areas by bike.Car roof-mounted tents … Read more
The son of a woman who died when she was hit by a cyclist in Regent’s Park has urged a local council to introduce speed limits for cyclists.Hilda Griffiths, 81, died in hospital in 2022, two months after a cyclist riding between 25-29mph struck her in Regent’s Park. The collision happened when Ms Griffiths was … Read more
It’s no secret that times have been tough for digital publishers in recent years due to the rise of AI, and that includes independent cycling websites like road.cc. To make it a little easier to find cycling reviews, news and opinions you can trust, did you know you can add us as a Google Preferred … Read more
This week, we’ve got Bosch’s first-ever hub-based motor and the first-ever e-bike quote from a German rock star, plus a hire-bike crit, and e-bike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida.Bosch unveils its first hub motor Bosch Hub Line motor (Image Credit: Bosch) Another week, another Bosch announcement! This time, it’s a bit more interesting than an … Read more
Ultra-cyclist extraordinaire Sarah Ruggins has smashed another endurance cycling record, breaking the overall record for cycling across Europe by more than three days.Having started in Tarifa, Spain two weeks ago, Ruggins smashed the record time taken crossing Europe from its southern to northernmost point in Nordkapp, Norway, finishing the 6,020km in 13 days, 20 hours, … Read more
