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“If I was not wearing a helmet, I don’t know if I would still be here”: Ineos rider Thymen Arensman thanks helmet after brutal crash ruling him out of Vuelta a España

The Vuelta a España this year hasn’t been very kind to its riders — the latest victim of the Spanish Grand Tour yesterday was Ineos Grenadiers’ Thymen Arensman, who suffered a brutal crash in the later stages of yesterday’s stage seven, and has now been forced to abandon the race.He attributed his coming out of the … Read more

Here’s how to build a 3.6kg road bike + Santini’s non-denim Denim jacket, the freakiest shifter position ever and new stuff from Cadex, Festka, Rouvy + more

This edition of Tech of the Week is choc-a-bloc with new products from the likes of Santini, Restrap, Chrome Industries and Cadex, Festka has a Rouvy virtual bike that you can also buy in the real world, and ShokBox is set to launch a “game-changer” case, but we’re starting with a bike from TriRig that … Read more

Signs for cyclists – from ‘No cycling’ to ‘Except cycles’ here’s everything to look out for when riding on the road

When cycling on public roads, you will encounter a huge variety of signs, many of which are aimed specifically at people on bikes, letting you know where you can and cannot go, among other things. In this article, that builds on our feature on the parts of the Highway Code that are most relevant to cyclists, we’ve … Read more

Man whose dog bit cyclist and “pulled her off bike” handed suspended sentence and ordered to pay almost £2,000

A man whose dog attacked a passing female cyclist, biting her leg and pulling her to the ground, has been handed a three-month suspended prison sentence, while a destruction order has been placed upon the German Shepherd.The cyclist was riding in the Glencraig Manor area of Antrim in September 2022 when Jaroslan Bednarek’s dog attacked … Read more

Carradice Pennine Top Tube Bag

The Carradice Pennine Top Tube Bag is a cavernous, robust piece of kit, suitable for adventurers wanting to stow a decent amount of gear under their noses. Its unbraced sides can cause knee rub, though, and if you’re an all-weather rider you’ll need to protect the contents – it’s not waterproof.Check out our guide to … Read more

“Dreadful” hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist before “calmly” boarding train to London jailed for five and a half years

A motorist who struck a cyclist, leaving him for dead, and then continued to drive with a smashed windscreen, before “calmly” boarding a train to London, has been jailed for five and a half years.Retired headteacher Edward Hinchliffe, a convicted sex offender who was out of prison on licence at the time of the hit-and-run … Read more

Your complete guide to Shimano road bike groupsets 2027 — everything you need to know

This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission.Choosing the best Shimano road bike groupset for you and your riding can be tricky if you don’t really know what you’re looking for, which is why we’ve provided a complete guide to all … Read more

Brexit, Covid, and economic uncertainty blamed as Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles records £97 million loss

The summer of discontent for the cycling industry continues, with news of slumping bike sales coming in the wake of a sobering annual report from Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles. The online retailer posted a pre-tax loss of over £92 million for 2022, compared to £14.5 million for the previous year, as the company’s former chief … Read more