Welcome to the Thursday live blog! Ryan and Jack will be on duty to keep you up-to-speed with all the latest cycling news and views as we freewheel towards the weekend| Road.cc RSS Feed
Close as I've come to awarding a perfect score – should be your next purchase if you're looking with an up-to-date bike fit 9/10| Road.cc RSS Feed
Three new models all feature location tracking and digital lock functionality, Liv saying the design "levels up safety and smart tech on its most comfortable and stylish e-bike"| Road.cc RSS Feed
"I was very clearly not in the mirror's blind spot"| Road.cc RSS Feed
Good news for traditionalists and retro-grouches alike... Shimano's versatile CUES groupset has been given the shiny silver treatment| Road.cc RSS Feed
Very easy to use and very well made – but uncompetitive on price 6/10| Road.cc RSS Feed
Pierre Latour was taken to hospital after his arm was caught by a lorry's rear view mirror. His father suspects his career is now over.| Road.cc RSS Feed
"Sceptical" former pro accepts invitation to Van Rysel HQ and promises to make grovelling apology if the brand changes his mind| Road.cc RSS Feed
Carlos from Gloria tells us all about the brand's new gravel bike, and how the brand offers something different in a world of titanium similarities| Road.cc RSS Feed
Matthew Abbott only moved into his new bike shop in April but says he's received "so many messages of support".| Road.cc RSS Feed
British brand says that the new variant is “sharper, faster, and cleaner, while still true to its endurance roots”| Road.cc RSS Feed
Thankfully, for the state of cycling internet discourse, there aren’t any bike races for Tadej Pogačar to dominate today. But there’s still plenty of cycling news and views about, and Ryan Mallon will be bringing them all to you on the Wednesday live blog| Road.cc RSS Feed
Some big selling points, but also some big drawbacks 6/10| Road.cc RSS Feed
British Transport Police insists bike theft victims should be reassured that "even if an offence is not investigated, it still provides valuable intelligence"| Road.cc RSS Feed
A guide to what is possible to make with access to a lathe, a modicum of skill, and some determination. It will cost you less than buying the 'Name' tools too| Road.cc RSS Feed
19-year-old cyclist held for four months having been accused of spying during conflict between Iran and Israel| Road.cc RSS Feed
Need a pack to carry tools and spares? Buy (the smaller version of) this one – it's great! 9/10| Road.cc RSS Feed
From high-spec GPS units at entry-level priced, Garmin watches to Park Tool torque wrenches, there's discounts galore on Amazon over the next few days. Here are our top picks| Road.cc RSS Feed
Taiwan-based bike brand introduces zero-fee policy for migrant workers and insists it "strictly complies" with country's labour laws| Road.cc RSS Feed
It's Tuesday, and some stories just won't go away. Callum is here to keep you updated on all things two-wheels| Road.cc RSS Feed
Superbly visible option for winter and decently waterproof, though I'd have liked it to be more breathable 7/10| Road.cc RSS Feed
The team's owner Sylvan Adams will also step back from his day-to-day involvement with the team, according to a statement released today| Road.cc RSS Feed
Nino Schurter, the greatest cross country mountain bike racer of all time, just called time on his World Cup racing career. We caught up with him as the dust and emotions settled to look back at his brilliant and lengthy career.| Road.cc RSS Feed
Work has started on Adams Road, Cambridge, to remove on-road parking, widen footpaths and redesign junctions to make walking and cycling safer| Road.cc RSS Feed
Our September round-up includes everything from wheels, clothing, bikes, locks, books and bottle cages making the grade| road.cc
Check out the latest and coolest winter gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way…| road.cc
The group complained to the BBC alleging the radio presenter had made 'libellous and defamatory' statements| road.cc
Driver was incorrectly said to have been suspended by Waitrose after broadcaster posted footage to Twitter of near miss on police officer| road.cc
Jeremy Vine filmed ex-Tory ward chair David Giles berating families celebrating opening of lane in west London| road.cc
Excellent option for removing tight tyres without damaging your rims or fingers| road.cc
Featherweight, brutally stiff, and now with a wider fit – a top-tier race shoe| road.cc
Radar rear light that works, but not quite as well as the alternatives out there| road.cc
Reliable alert system for being overtaken, with a very good rear light| road.cc
Impressive radar/rear light system that challenges Garmin's Varia and costs less too| road.cc
Radar system alerts you to traffic without the need for a phone app or GPS bike computer| road.cc
Capacious, rugged and very quick and easy to use. But if speed of access is not your number one priority, there are downsides| road.cc
Excellent upgrade wheelset for aero gains on a budget| road.cc
Giant says inventory levels back to "healthy pre-pandemic standards" and Shimano's sales are up 12 per cent, but industry's biggest brands still face unpredictable and tricky market| road.cc
On your marks...get set...unfold!| road.cc
York Cycleworks first opened in 1980 but will close at the end of the month.| road.cc
Nicely made, comfortable and does its job well, but quite expensive, and the sleeves can bunch up| road.cc
Award-winning cycling news, reviews and buying advice| road.cc
"This work suggests that cycle commuting is causally related to reduced mental ill-health and provides further evidence in support of the promotion of active travel to encourage commuters travelling shorter distances to shift to cycle commutes"| road.cc
Researchers conclude findings "reinforce need for safer cycling infrastructure", as people who commute by bike enjoy physical and mental health benefits, but have "twice the risk of being a road traffic casualty compared with non-active commuters"| road.cc
According to new rehabilitation research, patients in the intensive care unit who cycled while in bed spent 1.5 fewer days in hospital than those who didn’t| road.cc
Response to question on Twitter says: “These regulations apply to motorised vehicles, not bicycles"| road.cc
“Following several cycling-related incidents, it is our duty to take action to minimise the risk of accidents and our priority to ensure the safety of all cyclists together with other visitors,” Richmond Park’s manager said| road.cc
Code drawn up by group representing riders who use the Royal Park has been criticised on social media| road.cc
The Royal Parks acknowledges bike riders aren’t subject to same rules as motorists, but says action will be taken against those riding “recklessly”| road.cc
New guidance issued by Cycling Time Trials also aims to prevent riders gaining an “unfair advantage”, and says that any course with a 20mph section should be avoided if a suitable alternative is available| road.cc
The ride-sharing app said "behaviours related to" the death of a pensioner — hit by a cyclist at speeds of 25-29mph as a group ride completed laps of Regent's Park — "violate" its community standards| road.cc
The Royal Parks said it would also be working with police and cycling groups as it considers further safety measures| road.cc
The Richmond Park Cyclists group says it is unlikely that many riders will be able to comply with the planned restriction – which comes less than a year since The Royal Parks said it would clamp down on cyclists riding “recklessly”| road.cc
“It is particularly disappointing that he fled because we cyclists are a sociable tribe,” Adam Kelliher said following the incident in Richmond Park| road.cc
New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh says access to safe cycle routes "essential" for tackling carbon footprint and pointed to the "hundreds of thousands, if not millions" of GP appointments that could be reduced each year through active travel investment| road.cc
According to the Department for Transport’s National Travel Survey, people in England averaged 47 miles by bike in 2023, a 17 per cent drop on the previous year and just over half the distance recorded in 2020, while car trips continue to climb| road.cc
Campaigners say two-thirds cut to funding will make it “impossible” to meet Net Zero and cycling and walking targets| road.cc
"It's about planning for the trips that aren't taken as well as those that are"| road.cc
Dr Jonathan Leach OBE says if he could prescribe exercise it "would be one of the most effective drugs", the Worcester-based doctor trying to "redress the balance" of "so much negativity locally" from those "vehemently anti-cycling"| road.cc
It’s Tuesday, the sun’s out, and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the live blog| road.cc
Since September there have been three crashes involving drivers outside the school, prompting the headteacher to ask, “How long is it going to take to make the road safe?”| road.cc
It’s really starting to feel a bit nippy out there, isn’t it? Well, hopefully Ryan Mallon will be able to keep you warm with all the latest cycling news and views on the Tuesday live blog| road.cc
From advice on riding position to dos and don’ts for cycling, we pick apart the official guidance for cyclists in Great Britain| road.cc
On Cycle to School Week, Sustrans' Head of Behaviour Change Chris Bennett says children and families are being "deterred from their right to cycle"| road.cc
The Oscar nominee says he opted to hire one of the dockless e-bikes due to a “traffic jam” in the capital, but claims he was fined for leaving the bike in a ‘no-parking zone’ on the red carpet| road.cc
Locals have blamed teenagers for blocking roads and pavements with hire bikes, one resident saying it is only a matter of time before "somebody gets killed".| road.cc
It’s Thursday and Adwitiya’s back on the not-so-hot-anymore seat for today’s roundup of all the latest cycling news and views| road.cc
“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”| road.cc
Brand known for retro jerseys won't be selling them any more as impact of UK leaving EU hits home| road.cc
Now the transition period is over, we’re starting to see the impact of leaving the EU| road.cc
Urtopia has unveiled the drop-bar Titanium Zero e-bike at the CES Show – with 3D-printed titanium frame and “the world's smallest, lightest, and highest torque-density motor” – that weighs just 10.8kg| road.cc
The BBC did acknowledge, however, that the presenter was subject to “personal abuse” by the One Chiswick Facebook group, which opposes cycling infrastructure and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods| road.cc
"Our findings suggest that, for most people, exercise is key," researchers concluded, with as little as five minutes of extra exercise enough to have a positive effect| road.cc
Your saddle is arguably the most important component on your bike. If it's doing its job properly, you'll never notice it, but if it isn't... ouch! Comfort is highly personal, but to help you find the perfect fit, we’ve tested hundreds saddles to find the best bike saddles you can buy, whether you're a casual rider or seasoned racer. Saddles are the most individual bike component, and sort of a Marmite litmus test; you'll either love or hate a saddle and can guess whether you're going...| road.cc
Coroner’s inquest told by Met officer that speed limits do not apply to cyclists| road.cc
But force underlines that action can be taken against people riding irresponsibly and putting others in danger| road.cc
London Duathlon joins club cycling time trials in disappearing from major London park, the Royal Parks organisation reviewing its cycling policy over "speeding" cyclist fears| road.cc
Richmond Park Cyclists also said it would ask the Royal Parks for an answer on why time trials in the park have been paused over cyclist speed fears but the "much bigger" London Duathlon is allowed to go ahead| road.cc
The races will be paused as the parks’ management “evaluates our position” – but “fuming” organisers say decision has been clouded by “very irresponsible journalism” and that the alternative is “busy roads and fast-moving cars”| road.cc
Many have called for through-traffic to be banned from Richmond Park, the 2,500-acre green space in south-west London a popular destination for cyclists and home to numerous car parks for visitors — however, it is also used as a cut-through route| road.cc
The Royal Parks oversees popular training and riding routes for London cyclists, the body's chairman asking government to "set speed limits for cyclists" in its parks and for riders above 20mph limit to be prosecuted| road.cc
Calling the findings a "wake-up call", bike subscription provider Swapfiets said "it's clear that current efforts aren't enough" and urged government "to not only reinstate but increase the active travel budget"| road.cc
“Overcrowding highlights the need for more designated parking locations,” Lime said in response to the news, after residents sent them pictures of the hacked up bikes to be collected from the private property| road.cc
The national cycle training scheme also claimed record teaching numbers are not converting to regular cycling by families, due to concerns over motorists’ attitudes and lack of protected infrastructure| road.cc
The hire bike company’s ‘Action Plan’ also includes the creation of 2,500 new parking spaces in London, technology to block poor parking “in real time”, and a £250k commitment to improve access to cycling| road.cc
Speaking at length, Will Butler-Adams also commented on urban mobility, saying "it's not sensible to carry a human five miles in a two-tonne metal box"| road.cc
Years since Covid have seen numerous cycling businesses disappear, from big players and major distributors to smaller independents, with many of those who have survived posting huge losses| road.cc
The broadcaster, camera cyclist, and road safety advocate joins the podcast for its 100th episode to chat about his late conversion to cycling, social media toxicity, and why cyclists shouldn’t just “take what we’re given”| road.cc
In the era of modern road bikes, it can be incredibly confusing to figure out what you want. There are so many different types of bikes available all within the 'road' category, that it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Long gone are the days where round tubed steel frames make up the majority of road bikes on offer.| road.cc
The value of a good bike pump should not be underestimated. It could be the difference between you having to call for a lift home after suffering a devastating puncture, or being able to carry on with no fuss for many more miles of smooth riding. Whether you're looking to invest in a floor pump (also known as a track pump), a hand pump or even one of those fancy electronic pumps, we've picked out a selection of our favourites for this guide.| road.cc
Dr James Noake, consultant in sport and exercise medicine, explains how to spot when saddle pain is more than just soreness, and what to do about it| road.cc
It’s the middle of the week, it’s the middle of January, and Ryan Mallon’s back with some hopefully not so middling cycling news and views on the Wednesday live blog| road.cc
The team of Chris Froome said the "IPT monogram, comprised of the Star of David" and the Premier Tech "PT" had replaced the team's name on vehicles since the start of the season| road.cc
The video was posted by official Israel accounts and the Israel Foreign Ministry on social media| road.cc
If the project, which has already been delayed by two years, is approved by councillors next week, it will then be sent to housing secretary Angela Rayner, due to concerns that the factory poses a flood risk| road.cc
The folding bike manufacturer’s proposed eco-friendly headquarters features no car parking spaces and aims to encourage staff and visitors to cycle, walk, and use public transport – but National Highways has objected to the scheme four times in a year| road.cc
Facility in Ashford will lie within new nature reserve and include visitors’ centre, museum and café| road.cc
“It was making stuff for drones, and they needed a lot of drones, and therefore we got bumped down the list”| road.cc
The folding bike brand’s profits fell from £10.6m in 2023 to just £4,602 last year, as total bike sales dropped by almost 7,000 and operating costs increased| road.cc
Driver admitted liability but insurers' suspicions led to law firm scrutinising Andy Airey's social media feeds| road.cc
