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Chris Boardman’s Lotus Type 108 Olympic Pursuit Bike credit Design Museum

Bike at bedtime: take a look at Chris Boardman’s Olympic-winning Lotus Type 108 track bike

Chris Boardman’s 1992 Olympic-winning individual pursuit bike had a monocoque frame that acted as a wing sail

Sun, Aug 01, 2021 20:30

Adidas’ radical-looking 3D CMPT glasses are super-light… and super-pricey

Just 150 of these 3D printed glasses are going on sale, promising maximum ventilation and a weight of just 20g

Fri, Jul 30, 2021 10:35

Muc-Off reveals ‘world’s first plastic-free bike cleaner’ with 75% plant-based formula

Punk Powder uses 92% less packaging than the equivalent two litres of regular bike cleaner, claims the brand

Thu, Jul 29, 2021 19:00

Trek releases its first Sustainability Report outlining 10 steps to lighten its footprint

Trek encourages people to ride 430 miles to save the carbon equivalent of what it took to make one of its bikes

Thu, Jul 29, 2021 09:40

Zwift’s Off the MAAP tour returns with exclusive in-game and in-real-life MAAP kit up for grabs

Exclusive in-real-life MAAP kit can be bought after completion of the four stage series to match your in-game avatar

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 15:45

Pro launches £600 Vibe Evo integrated handlebar, along with new Stealth Curved saddle

The new bar is claimed to be grippy without bar tape for full aero gains

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 14:05

Velocio partners with London bikepacking brand Apidura for UK clothing repairs

Regional repair hubs chosen to reduce the environmental impact of shipping

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 09:50

The new LoreOne is definitely the most expensive bike shoe you’ve ever seen

3D custom printed open frame carbon shoes claimed to be “the most powerful cycling shoe ever created”, but you’ll never guess how high the price…

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 08:00

Elite unveils Rizer indoor gradient simulator with micro movement steering

Rizer simulates climbs up to 20% and descents as low as -10%, and can be set up for automatic or manual changes

Mon, Jul 26, 2021 16:00

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Five cool things coming soon from Specialized, Zipp, Pirelli, Van Rysel and Selle San Marco

Another fantastic selection of wheels, shoes and saddles that we're testing at the moment, with full reviews coming soon...

Mon, Jul 26, 2021 15:30

Prototype helmet made with new Elium material can cut critical cycling injury rates by 12%, claim researchers

The outer shell is designed to absorb more energy so that around 40% less is absorbed by the foam underneath that’s in direct contact with your head, researchers say

Fri, Jul 23, 2021 12:49

‘Respect the riders’: Primal releases Allez Opi-Omi Jersey inspired by infamous Tour de France crash caused by spectator

The jersey, inspired by the huge crash on stage 1 of this year's Tour, features a message about rider safety

Fri, Jul 23, 2021 10:22

LeCol by Wiggins Planche Credit CAuldPhoto

Le Col by Wiggins releases three new collections – if you like polka dots, you’re in luck

The Arc, Planche and Pursuit collections get jazzy new designs located on the rear pockets

Fri, Jul 23, 2021 08:00

Muc-Off pledges to save 200 tonnes of plastic before 2023 after smashing original 30 tonne target

Refill products have been introduced, plastic has been swapped for cardboard packaging and all PTFEs removed

Thu, Jul 22, 2021 10:19

Welsh rugby icon Shane Williams launches new cycling and leisure clothing brand

The former international rugby union star has put his name to a new black and gold cyclewear range, with male and female jerseys, bib shorts and gilets available

Wed, Jul 21, 2021 10:27

Favero launches Assioma DUO-Shi to convert Shimano SPD-SL pedals into a power meter

Previously Favero’s Assioma could only be used with Look Keo style cleats, but the new DUO-Shi is a spindle designed to fit into your existing Shimano pedal bodies

Tue, Jul 20, 2021 09:09

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Five cool things coming soon from Prime, Le Col, Smith, Elite and Galibier

Some more of the best gear and kit on test with road.cc’s team of reviewers at the moment...

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 15:30

AbsoluteBlack launches £519 HollowCage derailleur pulley cage, promising “the new era of silent pulleys”

The HollowCage is "the only cage that can dynamically adapt to the variable chainline, minimising friction at the lower pulley” claims the brand behind the innovative GrapheneLube

Mon, Jul 19, 2021 10:00