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Former Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman banned for ordering testosterone for unnamed riders, as British Cycling “frustrated” that elements of case “remain uncertain”

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has announced today that Richard Freeman, the former Team Sky and British Cycling doctor at the centre of a lengthy storm concerning alleged doping on both teams, has been banned from all sports for four years for violating its rules by taking possession of Testogel for unnamed riders, as well as lying to … Read more

Fuelling for cycling — nail your nutrition strategy on and off the bike with Enervit

Cycling is a fairly unusual sport in that, while there are elements such as bike tech, tactics and handling skills, ultimately it comes down to a simple question: can your body work more efficiently than your rivals? Even if you’re not in head-to-head competition, can your body conquer the ride as effectively as you had … Read more

How was it having the Cycling World Championships in my home town?

What did it feel like to have such an event like the Cycling World Championships happening right at my doorstep? It was quite historical. Glasgow is no stranger to hosting significant cycling events – in 2017, we saw the European Championships in Scotland’s biggest city, and earlier in 2014, the Commonwealth Games took over the … Read more

“They are supposed to keep bikes safe”: Councillor disappointed at “extremely light” cycle racks leading to bike thefts

An Edinburgh councillor has expressed her disappointment at the “extremely light” bicycle racks that can be “easily unscrewed” and hoisted up in the air, joining other cyclists to warn that these newly installed racks will see an increase in bike thefts in the area and demanded better infrastructure to provide safe parking, however, the council had … Read more

Best summer cycling gloves 2026 — mitts made for riding to keep your hands comfy and stylish

This article contains links to retailers. Purchases made after clicking on those links may help support road.cc by earning us a commission. Find out more about road.cc buyer’s guides. Fingerless summer cycling gloves — also known as track mitts — are an iconic piece of cycling clothing. In this buyer’s guide we’ll take a look … Read more

How to save money on a bike with a Cycle to Work scheme

A Cycle to Work scheme is designed to promote healthier journeys to and from work and reduce pollution by allowing employees to save money on a new bike and/or accessories. The initiative was first introduced by the government in 1999 and many thousands of people have benefited ever since. You might well be able to join … Read more

Scotland could soon host Tour de France stages after “successful” World Championships

Scotland Cycling’s chief executive Nick Rennie has said that he’s hopeful of the Tour de France coming to Scotland soon, after the country played a successful host to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, the first-of-its-kind cycling championship in history, combining 13 disciplines with over 200 events in the past two weeks.It’s being widely regarded as the biggest cycling event in the history, … Read more

“If they can’t build cycle lanes, devolve bloody powers to us and we’ll do it”: Council slams government’s “joke” approach to cycling infrastructure; Mads Pedersen calls Jasper Philipsen “a real a**hole”; Bike stand horseplay + more on the live blog

Canyon launches all-new Endurace CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”: First look + video

Canyon has introduced new Endurace CFR and CF SLX endurance bikes that offer space for tyres up to 35mm wide, internal storage, adjustable handlebar width, and improved aerodynamic efficiency. Canyon says the new bikes offer both comfort and speed, describing the CFR as “arguably the fastest endurance road bike ever made”. Here’s everything you need … Read more

Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 4S

The Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 4S tyres are excellent all-rounders that’ll cope with winter conditions and feel fast and grippy on long summer rides too.Our best road bike tyres buyer’s guide covers our top rubber choices from under £30 to £80.Pirelli is keen to paint the P Zero TLR 4S as some kind of diamond-encrusted … Read more