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Ribble Allroad SL R e – Pro

Average bike that feels like it misses the mark everywhere, but a great motor system

Sun, Jan 26, 2025 15:45

roadcc recommends awards 2024-25 – Bike of the Year

We reveal the road.cc Recommends Bike of the Year 2024/25

After 12 months of riding and reviewing, covering everything from road bikes to gravel bikes and every type of electric bike imaginable, we’re ready to unveil our top-10 Bikes of the Year, and crown the ultimate winner

Wed, Jan 22, 2025 12:00

2025 Pashley Roadfinder – Shimano Ultegra.jpg

The Swiss Army knife of bikes? New era dawns for Pashley with launch of Roadfinder

New steel platform comes in conventional and electric models and in road and gravel builds; made in Stratford-upon-Avon using both 3D-printed elements and more traditional building techniques, complete bikes start at £2,795

Mon, Jan 20, 2025 09:00

“E-bikes are not illegal”: BBC hit with more complaints about “misleading and damaging” Panorama e-bike episode, as cycle shop owner says: “Finding a wolf in sheep’s clothing should not be a reason to attack sheep”

“The safety of road users is the most important thing, but highlighting danger should not involve the misrepresentation of an important and fast-growing sector increasing the amount of healthy, eco-friendly travel”

Fri, Jan 17, 2025 12:34

roadcc recommends awards 2024-25 – Electric Bike of the Year

road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2024/25: the best electric bikes

Whether you're after an e-bike for leisure, commuting, or even shifting heavy loads, find out which is best choice for you

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 12:00

Is the cycling industry storm finally over? Why there may be fewer “disaster stories” in 2025 + Where did Adrian Chiles’ e-bike doc go wrong?

“It’s more tidal changes rather than a storm,” bike industry stalwart Rory Hitchens tells the road.cc Podcast, as we predict what lies ahead this year (and it’s more optimistic than you’d expect). Plus we dissect THAT Panorama special

Fri, Jan 10, 2025 19:02

BBC Panorama – Adrian Chiles looking at e-bikes

Bicycle Association formally complains to BBC over Adrian Chiles’ e-bike Panorama “misrepresentation”, claiming episode “unjustifiably damaged” legal e-bike industry

The cycle industry organisation said the programme conflated e-bikes with “illegal e-motorbikes”, lacked balance, and “failed to properly inform the public”

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 11:28

Adrian Chiles riding an e-bike on BBC Panorama

Adrian Chiles’ Panorama episode on e-bikes is poorly researched scaremongering that isn’t worthy of your attention

It has happened, the day we as cyclists dreaded. If the otherwise affable and inoffensive Adrian Chiles isn't on side, what hope is there?

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 12:29

How to store an e-bike – storage solutions and best practices

As well as charging advice, battery maintenance and safety tips.

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 09:39

Bianchi launches e-Oltre: an 11kg ebike that feels like “a true road bike” (says Bianchi)

The impressively light e-road bike, priced from £4,299, is powered by the newest Mahle X30 motor and boasts top-of-the range spec

Thu, Jun 13, 2024 16:12