The headwinds still buffeting the cycling industry, including the recent challenges imposed by the current precarious geopolitical situation, have ensured a troubling start to 2026 for Shimano, who have reported weak sales so far this year in almost all markets.According to the component giant’s financial report for the first quarter of 2026, Shimano’s net sales … Read more
A cyclist who felt threatened and “under attack” by a motorist in traffic reached into his car and took the driver’s keys from the ignition, before throwing them away, sparking a physical struggle on the street – and he was “right” to do so, a judge concluded this week.The motorist in question, Peyman Nasser, was … Read more
For many roadies, wheel stiffness is treated as a moral good. A stiffer wheel is a more efficient wheel. A more efficient wheel is a faster wheel. A faster wheel is a better wheel. End of discussion. Except… it isn’t.Talk to wheel engineers long enough and a different picture emerges; one where stiffness is less … Read more
In a market dominated by deep-section aero wheels, lightweight alternatives have taken a back seat over recent years, but Zipp is redressing the balance with the return of its 202 NSW – its lightest wheelset ever at a claimed 1,090g.Zipp originally introduced the 202 NSW wheelset to its range in 2016 (although Zipp 202 models existed as … Read more
Cycling campaigners and wheelchair users have criticised a new active travel path in Denbighshire, which they say is inaccessible thanks to the presence of 15 steps on one side of the route and fences and stiles on the other.However, despite critics branding the £1m project “pointless”, with Cycling UK even questioning why the scheme was … Read more
The Kostüme #EDIT006 Men’s Windproof Cargo Gilet isn’t just a flimsy, flappy thing you slip on for the first few brisk miles – it’s an exquisitely-made sleeveless garment that fits well and is laden with well thought out details. Kostüme’s no-waste production means this wears its environmental conscience on its sleeve… despite not having any.Gilets … Read more
You can spend multiple thousands on a wheelset in 2026, but is it really necessary? With more affordable options claiming similar aerodynamic gains, riders could save a lot of cash without sacrificing meaningful performance if the claims are to be believed. Perhaps there’s a sweet spot between price and speed? To find out, we gathered … Read more
County Councillors in Ireland are to lobby the Minister for Transport to impose mandatory hi-visibility clothing at night for cyclists, e-scooter users and pedestrians, despite the Government dropping plans to fine cyclists who didn’t wear hi-vis a day after it was announced.Tipperary County Councillors have written a letter to the Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien calling … Read more
Cycle Speedway is to disassociate from British Cycling after the chair of the newly-formed breakaway federation accused the governing body of relegating the discipline to a “poor second place”.road.cc were first alerted to a possible split between British Cycling and cycle speedway last week and approached British Cycling for comment. In a statement, Sport and Participation … Read more
