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Westminster MP in showdown talks with Lime over “reckless” e-bike use on pavements, Tenways launches special edition Ago X with £2,099 price tag, Cube recall Hybrid models due to “suddenly detaching crank arms” + more

Welcome to another week in e-bikes. This week’s edition sandwiches concerns about illegal e-bikes and concerns about e-bikes on pavements (again) within the wholesome bread of good news from Tenways and Glasgow City Council… Tenways brews up special edition Ago X Tenways AGO X Special Edition (Image Credit: Tenways) Tenways is back with the Ago … Read more

Could correcting your aero position in real time really unlock free speed? I put the new Wasted Watts Tracker to the test to find out

French startup Wasted Watts claims it can help riders unlock free speed by showing aerodynamic losses in real time, turning any ride into a rolling wind tunnel experiment. We took the system to the track to find out whether it really works, and whether instant aero feedback could change the way cyclists train and test … Read more

Recovering from injury was, and still is, one of the longest and most difficult bike progression journeys I’ve experienced

In 2024, I had the smallest of spills that left me with a dislocated shoulder. After that, I knew I had a bit of recovery to get through, but I never expected the psychological impact to be the hardest part to get over.I guess recovery is the biggest theme of this little blog. After my … Read more

Reckless Giro d’Italia spectators who hit riders claim they were “trying to pull a prank” as police set to charge them with endangering peloton

The two men who recklessly jumped out in front of the peloton at the Giro d’Italia, pushing and attempting to kick the riders, have been identified and charged by police, according to local media reports.The spectators, aged 19 and 20, were widely condemned by cycling fans on Thursday, after they stepped onto the road and … Read more

From bum massage boards to backrests: check out cycling’s weirdest saddles

We cyclists will try almost anything in the pursuit of comfort. Cut-outs, short noses, 3D-printed padding… we’ve seen plenty of genuine innovation over the years, but every so often a bike saddle arrives that makes you stop, stare and wonder whether someone has really lost the plot.From the backrest-equipped SaddleSpur to Mornera’s AI-designed “bike board”, … Read more

Medium-length Mild Take: GC favourites bet on youthful inexperience at the Giro

Yesterday, coinciding with my first week on the road.cc payroll, I made a video. The idea was to capture your attention without resorting to clickbait-y short form nonsense that wasn’t worth your time and just added to your daily dose of ‘doomscrolling’. Short form ‘hot takes’ are particularly fashionable at the moment, and we don’t … Read more

Orbea Terra Race M31eLTD 1x gravel bike

The Orbea Terra Race M31eLTD 1x is built, as the name suggests, for speed, but what you might not be expecting is its exceptional comfort. With brilliant handling, a largely excellent overall build, and the chance to spec cockpit dimensions and plenty more besides, this is one of the best gravel race bikes currently on … Read more

Alba Optics DELTA CRST VZUM F LENS FLM

The Alba Optics Delta CRST VZUM F Lens FLM photochromic sunglasses are stylish and versatile and claim to be handmade in Italy, but they’re pretty expensive and have no adjustability.In the cardboard box, the glasses come in a nice soft bag with a quirky lanyard that can be clipped to the end of the arms … Read more

“Nobody’s calling the police?” Brazen thief filmed stealing bike in broad daylight on London street… as onlookers laugh; Seaside cycling ban row; Milan v Napoli; Giro showdown on Blockhaus; Are rural roads better than cycle lanes? + more on the live blog

“As if this sport wasn’t dangerous enough”: Giro d’Italia spectator pushes and tries to kick riders after running in front of peloton

The organisers of the Giro d’Italia have urged spectators to respect the riders and the race, after the Italian grand tour’s sixth stage to Naples was somewhat spoiled by an unsavoury incident which saw a young spectator run onto the road in front of the peloton, before attempting to push and kick the riders.With around … Read more