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“I’m winning races, and I believe you’ve got to be as clean and transparent as you possibly can”: Victor Bosoni on how he won the Tour Divide… and THAT Traka controversy

Just a few weeks back the ultra-fast French racer Victor Bosoni stormed home to victory in the Tour Divide, one of the greatest offroad endurance races around. Steve caught up with him to hear about how he won the race, and his controversial Traka

Tue, Jul 28, 2026 14:00

Factor and Bugatti’s £18,0000 UCI-illegal collab is the “world’s fastest” road bike (so they say)… plus more tech from Gobik, Fizik, Apidura + more

A bike you can't afford, plus a smattering of other cycling things you may be able to financially justify. It's time for Tech of the Week...

Sat, Mar 21, 2026 11:00

“I’m thinking someone’s done some proper research on this”: Cyclist fears thieves used Strava to plan burglary and steal bikes worth £30,000

Cyclist devastated after thieves climb into garden, block lights, pick lock on shed and steal three high-value bikes during evening when owner was in the house metres away

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 16:12

The ‘fastest bike in the world’, plus an aero condom, a radical new pedal system, the latest inflatable helmet + more

All the wildest bike tech that's caught our eye in 2025

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 10:00

Factor officially unveils all-new One aero bike, declaring it “the fastest UCI-legal road bike in the world”

The radical aero bike was first spotted winning a Dauphiné stage under Jake Stewart. With its huge bayonet fork, ‘chin’ fairing and V-shaped cockpit, Factor says it’s “22% faster than the Specialized Tarmac SL8”. Prices start at £10,899 for a full bike

Thu, Dec 11, 2025 09:00

2025 Tour de France Israel-Premier tech kit

Factor terminates bike contract with Israel-Premier Tech after year of protests, as reports suggest Scott set to sponsor rebranded team

Factor’s reported exit comes after title sponsor Premier Tech stepped away from the controversial squad this month, claiming it had become “untenable” to continue

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:36

Israel-Premier Tech ride past Palestine flags, stage 11, 2025 Vuelta

“Without a name change, without a flag change, we won’t continue”: Factor gives Israel-Premier Tech ultimatum as widespread protests make bike sponsorship “too controversial”

CEO and founder Rob Gitelis says backing Israel-branded team is "not a matter of right or wrong any more, it's become too controversial around our brand"

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 14:54

BikeOn’s clip-on power meter smashes Kickstarter goal + Reynolds “most efficient, performance oriented gravel wheel”, Insta360’s latest pocket action camera + more

All the tech that's turned our heads this week from Reynolds, Insta360, Rapha, Factor, Restrap and BikeOn

Sat, Aug 23, 2025 11:00

“Get that bike back in the van!” Tour de France tech tales from the Dauphiné, Factor’s radical bike, and the backlash to new UCI rules + Does Cycle to Work still… work?

Super-wide forks, narrow bar debates, UCI-bashing, and the future of Cycle to Work – there’s plenty going on in this week’s episode of the road.cc Podcast

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 15:47

Is this the most extreme front end in pro cycling? Plus monster chainrings, 160mm cranks, a crazy saddle angle and more of the wildest kit in our Tech of the Week pro bike special

How do the fastest pro cyclists in the world go faster? What bits should you copy? Here are all the latest tech trends from the pro peloton spotted by us at the Critérium du Dauphiné

Sat, Jun 14, 2025 11:00