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The anti-theft bike light that’s “more secure than most relationships”, a sub-6kg Specialized Tarmac SL8 build, lush Leadville bikes, watt-saving chainrings + more of the week’s top tech news

This week’s tech stories are ripe with cutting-edge innovations, bold claims and some seriously lightweight tech. Read on to find out more about some super secure (and bright) bike lights, chainrings that purportedly improve your efficiency, a special sub-6kg Tarmac SL8 build and more… These new smart bike lights are “safer than most relationships”, apparentlyWhether you’re supposed … Read more

Cyclists concerned by “too long and too dangerous” diversion as cycle path closed

Cyclists in Oxford have raised safety concerns about a diversion that directs riders to a notoriously dangerous roundabout while a cycle path in the city is closed for 10 weeks for repairs.The cycle route between Marston and Oxford city centre will be closed for an estimated 10 weeks from 14 August, Oxfordshire County Council saying it is … Read more

More cyclists fined for riding bikes through town centre – months on from rider ordered to pay £1,100

A council has once again shared news of joint patrols with a police force to stop and fine cyclists who ride through a town centre.North East Lincolnshire Council and Humberside Police fined seven people in the latest ‘action day’ enforcing a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) banning cycling in pedestrianised areas of Grimsby town centre to “deter potential … Read more

Hunt launches new Hill Climb SL Disc wheelset that weighs just 963g

Hunt is no stranger to developing super-light wheelsets, having introduced the 991g Hill Climb SL rim brake wheels back in 2018. To keep up with contemporary trends as well as the standardisation of disc brake actuation across all new road bikes, the British brand has today launched the Hunt Hill Climb SL Disc – a … Read more

Near Miss of the Day 871: Cyclist narrowly avoids head-on collision with overtaking motorist

Our latest Near Miss of the Day submission comes from a reader in south London and raises yet more questions about the way video footage reported to the police is dealt with.road.cc reader Allan was cycling out of Sutton on the Carshalton Road when he was left “shocked” by this motorist overtaking a bin lorry … Read more

“Crosswalk referee” dishes out red cards to dangerous motorists who block bike lanes and crossings

World Cup fever has spread to road safety campaigning as a referee has been spotted handing out yellow and red cards to motorists who block junctions with their driving, putting pedestrians and cyclists in danger.The photographer behind the skit has ‘refereed matches’ at various notorious junctions across the Canadian city of Toronto during the women’s … Read more

“It takes one lunatic to do you real harm”: Cyclists raise safety concerns about filming drivers; Spectator column labels cargo bikes as “dangerous”; Evenepoel’s helmet strap tan; Cycling in the rain, London edition + more on the live blog

Galibier Zephyr All Surface Mitts

Galibier has a strong reputation for producing high-quality and affordable bike wear and the Zephyr All Surface Mitts don’t buck the trend: they’re well made and comfortable, and at less than £30 are well priced too.Check out our guide to the best summer cycling gloves for more options.Instead of using a Velcro closure, these mitts … Read more

Elite mountain biker who had £45k of bikes stolen hires private eye – but is frustrated that police haven’t followed up leads he gave them

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

Around the world without a motor + How to save serious watts with Aerocoach’s Xavier Disley on the road.cc Podcast

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