There’s probably never been more choice and quality in kids’ bikes, from balance bikes for toddlers to scaled-down mountain bikes, BMXs and racing bikes for the budding Lizzie Deignan or Chris Froome.Children love to ride and a bike is one of those presents they will remember forever. It’s an opportunity to get off the sofa … Read more
The Cafe Du Cycliste Tool Saddle Bag is very good – secure, well made, waterproof and easy to use. At 0.5L it’s just big enough for the basics, and while it’s not the lightest or cheapest option it’s surely one of the most stylish.Want more lightweight luggage options? Check out our guide to the best … Read more
Signs advising cyclists to “dismount and proceed with caution” at a set of temporary traffic lights in Worcester have been removed, after councillors and local cyclists complained that the signs were “discriminatory” towards people on bikes.The temporary lights were installed at the end of July as part of work carried out by Cadent Gas on … Read more
It is the time to reveal the best-performing products we’ve reviewed in August. This time, the road.cc Recommends badge was awarded to a whole bunch of titanium bikes (and some more non-titanium ones), some clothing, a wheelset and a book. Read on to get a little snippet of why these things are worthy of the prestigious award … Read more
The Colnago C68 is not only a stunning bike to look at, it’s also stunning to ride. Colnago describes it as the pinnacle of its craftsmanship. The geometry is a balance of endurance and race, with certain parts of the frame feeling pro peloton, others more Sunday club run – in a good way. This … Read more
BMC has launched a radical-looking new Speedmachine, the culmination of a five-year project with Red Bull Advanced Technologies (RBAT), which it describes as “the fastest time-trial and triathlon bike in the world”. It even features a new ‘SharkFin’ that’s designed to make the bike faster and more efficient. All will be revealed…This is the bike … Read more
The Knipex Pliers Wrench M-Grips might sound better in German – the internet tells me it’s Knipex Zangenschlüssel – but none of the typically German engineering gets lost in translation. This is basically a very well-made adjustable spanner crossed with waterpump pliers, with clever sliding jaws that always stay parallel. The 10:1 leverage means you … Read more
The Teravail Telegraph tyre provides a supple feel, good grip and a generally pretty sporty ride for what is a large-volume tyre. I did find them stubborn to fit on the wheels I tried, but once set up they offer a great performance on your road or gravel bike. And they’re less expensive than a lot … Read more
A cyclist was left in hospital with multiple fractures after a driver, who police have since confirmed was arrested for his role in the incident, overtook another vehicle at a set of traffic lights, colliding with an oncoming cyclist.CCTV footage shared on Facebook by Ted Sayers showed the shocking scene unfold in Blackburn in Lancashire … Read more
