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Police say penalty points “will not do anything to correct poor driving habits” of motorist who hit cyclist after pulling across “to speak with her daughter on the phone”

A cyclist who was seriously injured when he was struck by a motorist, who pulled sharply across the road without looking “to speak with her daughter on the phone”, has criticised the decision to send her on a driver awareness course – a punishment he described as a “slap on the wrist” – after Warwickshire Police … Read more

Should you buy a gravel bike? Everything you need to know about this versatile bike genre

In recent years, gravel bikes have surged in popularity, and have become the go-to choice for many riders. It’s easy to see why with their versatility and ability to handle a wide range of terrains, but there’s a lot that often goes unmentioned. Should you buy a gravel bike, or is gravel just bike industry hype? … Read more

No motor doping tests carried out on four stages of the Giro d’Italia and two Tour de France stages, investigation finds

No motor doping tests were carried out on two stages of this year’s Tour de France and four stages of the Giro d’Italia – where the climbing bikes used on the race’s decisive time trial also failed to be tested for technological fraud – despite the UCI claiming that bikes are tested for concealed motors … Read more

Orro 2024 Gold STC Force D2 Etap AXS Tailormade

The latest Orro Gold STC still focuses on comfort, but with some wind-cheating updates over its predecessor it has now joined the ranks as one of the best all-round do-it-all, aero-cum-endurance bike you can buy. With a stunning ride quality and easy-to-live-with geometry this is a very fast and comfortable road bike at an impressive … Read more

“Knocks are not to be trifled with”: Doctor warns cyclists of concussion danger after Stefan Küng horror crash; How much could you save by switching from car to bike?; A good ketchup-related day for MvdP; Amusing 20mph chat + more on the live blog

A love letter to the Cannondale Slate, a lefty-forked, 650b-wheeled gravel trailblazer

Tonight, we’re remembering one of the great Marmite bikes of the last few years, probably only rivalled by the GT Grade or that Canyon Grail with the double decker bars. At road.cc we’d say that to ride the (sadly discontinued) Slate is to love it. First appearing in late 2015, it was a ‘proper’ gravel bike before gravel was … Read more

Kostume EDIT002 Unisex Cycling Cap

The Kostume EDIT002 Unisex Cycling Cap is made from recycled materials, and graphics aside, has some genuinely nice features that broaden the appeal and extend its use through the seasons. Despite liking its design, materials and construction, I’ve found it wicks slower than some favourites in warmer weather and it doesn’t pack down quite so … Read more

Comedy film about cyclist who never removes helmet falls well short of crowdfunding goal… but they’re going to make it anyway

The news I’m sure you’ve all been waiting on the edge of your seat for ever since we first caught wind in Tech of the Week of a wacky idea for a crowdfunded feature comedy film about a cyclist who never takes off his helmet… I know, how has nobody thought of this before? Well, there’s good … Read more

Specialized Creo 2 first ride review – a genuine gravel bike

Mark Cavendish to continue racing in 2024, reports suggest

It seems Mark Cavendish will be having one more crack at the Tour de France, and the Eddy Merckx stage wins record we’re not allowed to talk about, in 2024, reports suggesting that a deal with Astana Qazaqstan to continue until at least next summer’s race is all but confirmed.There have been whispers, and other … Read more