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Cyclo, a foldable helmet made out of recycled ocean plastic, is crowdfunding on Indiegogo

The Cyclo is the first helmet to be made out of recycled ocean plastic, and earlybird prices start from just £25 on their recently-launched Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 15:33

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You will now be able to get bikes worth over £1,000 on the Cycle to Work scheme

It's now official that Cycle to Work schemes in the UK will allow you to fill your boots with bikes and gear worth over £1,000, following the release of new guidance from the Department of Transport

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 15:00

Live blog: Cyclist stands ground to stop car cutting junction on wrong side of the road (claim they’re doctors in rush to see patients); cyclist unable to make Fred Whitton due to bike booking blunder; B’ham’s new cycle routes blocked by bins + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 18:27

Pinarello launch 2020 bike collection – including the X-Light, costing £6,200 for the frameset

Pinarello have unveiled lighter versions of the recently launched F12 and F12 disc framesets, and have also unveiled a gravel version of the Nytro e-road bike, a Prince FX with disc brakes and a new affordable Razha model

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 16:12

Live blog: Video: Close pass driver stops and (wrongly) tells cyclist he must use cycle lane – huge row ensues; Van driver in Ireland fined for shockingly fast close pass; Alex Dowsett educates Twitter user on riding two abreast + more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 19:12

Derby e-bike share scheme suspended due to vandalism

ebikes Derby, who claim to run the UK's biggest electric bike share scheme, have been forced to suspend operations indefinitely due to "unprecedented levels of vandalism"

Tue, Jun 11, 2019 16:22

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Live blog: Taxpayers’ Alliance think speeding fines are a tax (and 20mph makes “no difference” to road safety); Skoda unveil concept car for cyclists; Porn Pedallers hosting new kit launch event in London; £125k Paul Smith x Rapha jersey on eBay +more

All today's news from the site and beyond as we start a new week...

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 19:03

Five cool things coming soon from Topeak, Hunt, Trakke, Catlike and Sportful

Some of our top picks from the road.cc test pile this week, with reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 16:10

Government plan to relax UK’s £1,000 Cycle to Work limit to make it easier to buy e-bikes

Rejoice! Cycling Minister Michael Ellis has announced a revamp of the Cycle to Work Scheme to include purchases of over £1,000, making it easier for commuters to consider buying an e-bike and ditching the car...

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 13:19