A Staffordshire-based elite mountain biker who had £45,000 worth of bicycles stolen in burglary at his parents’ house hired a private investigator to try an track them down – but has spoken of his frustration at police not following up leads supplied by the detective he engaged.The burglary was one of several in the county … Read more
For episode 58 of the road.cc Podcast, we’re turning our attention to two very different ends of the cycling spectrum, by exploring what it would be like to completely give up on any and all forms of motorised transportation – and to circumvent the globe in the process – before going in-depth on all things … Read more
The world of Audax riding and randonneuring is one of the most open and popular styles of riding in the country, with roots back to when cycling first started. It also conjures a certain image for some, of a stereotypical rider and style of bike, that isn’t true in my experience. Or at least, it doesn’t tell … Read more
Castelli’s Premio 18 socks are extremely comfortable thanks to way they are designed with ‘zones’, and the level of detail in their construction goes a long way to justifying that price tag. Do check the sizing, though – they come in three sizes, but those don’t equate to what you might expect (L/XL – 40-43?) and they … Read more
A bike rider described by his lawyer as Scotland’s “unluckiest cyclist” has won compensation from a driver who pulled out on him at a junction in what was the third time he has been knocked off his bike.As with the previous two occasions, the cyclist, named as Derek from Fraserburgh, was represented by Aberdeen-based solicitor … Read more
A cyclist has revealed their frustration in trying to book their bicycle onto a Eurostar train, with a consumer affairs journalist at the Guardian who took up their complaint describing the current process, which requires passengers to book their train tickets and carriage of their bike separately, as “farcical.”Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the cross-channel … Read more
With high-end bikes costing more than some cars, it’s easy to make the argument that cycling is an expensive hobby. It can be, and there are plenty of ways you can spend some serious cash on your bike, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With these thrifty suggestions, you can keep cycling without quite … Read more
MyWhoosh, the virtual cycling platform, has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to host the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships for 2024, 2025, and 2026. This marks the event’s departure from rival virtual cycling platform Zwift, which has hosted the Esports Championships since its inaugural year in 2020.“MyWhoosh and UCI will … Read more
The 2023 Cycling World Championships in Scotland have concluded, presenting us with an array of new bikes and components as nations showcased cutting-edge technology ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Nowhere was this more apparent than on the track in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome with some radical-looking design – but are these space-age new track bikes fair, … Read more
The frame design might divide opinion, but the ride quality and performance of the new Specialized Sirrus 6.0 should please all. If you’re looking for road bike performance but with a flat bar then this is one you should definitely consider. It’s at the premium end of the hybrid marketplace, but it’s well specced and … Read more
