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Beatles, India, and re-settling history in the 1990s alll feature in today's live blog, though these themes are most definitely not related... road.cc/news/cycling...
Police force announces crackdown operation on illegal bikes...but wrongly calls them e-bikes; Bikepacking gear company bought by Castelli owners; World Championships head to India + more on the live b...
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The retailer posted a pre-tax profit of £171,268 in 2025, the first time since 2021 it’s been out of the red
Sigma Sports finally back in profit after “positive year” – but cycling retailer says UK economy will “remain challenging”
Sigma Sports has returned to profit for the first time in four years, the major cycling retailer posting a pre-tax profit of £171,268 after what it described as a “positive year”, despite the ongoing ...
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The new owners are particularly keen on the British brand's “valuable pool of technological expertise, design capabilities and intellectual property.” road.cc/news/cycling...
We half expected artistic cycling and cycle football to be included in the latest changes... road.cc/news/cycling...
The “pressing need” to introduce GPS trackers was emphasised during a meeting of the UCI’s management committee, which also saw the approval of new rules for race barriers, the overhaul of the 30-year-old Lugano Charter for bike and equipment design, and the implementation of female genetic testing
UCI promises to bring in GPS rider trackers “as quickly as possible”, as new equipment framework set up to “avoid excesses compromising safety and fairness” amid ongoing crash study
The UCI has reasserted its willingness to implement GPS safety trackers in races on a “widespread” basis, announcing this week that a regulatory framework and timeline for their implementation will be...
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Gravel is one of cycling’s fastest-growing genres, with bikes available for all types of gravel. Whether you’re looking for aero gains in pursuit of absolute speed, more comfort, or mounting points for big adventures, here’s our pick of the very best gravel bikes we’ve ridden for all budgets.
Best gravel bikes {year}: Our top picks for race, adventure, and everything in between | off-road.cc
Gravel is one of cycling’s fastest-growing genres, with bikes available for all types of gravel. Whether you’re looking for aero gains in pursuit of absolute speed or comfort and mounting points for b...
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It would be nice if the police were aware of the language that should be used when enforcing the laws of the land, but alas... road.cc/news/cycling...
Police force announces crackdown operation on illegal bikes...but wrongly calls them e-bikes; Bikepacking gear company bought by Castelli owners; World Championships head to India + more on the live b...
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Readers in Europe can save €200.99 and US readers a huge $300.99 on the RRP of the Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 thanks to this special promotion… you’ll have to be quick, as this price will only be around until 28 September!
The Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 drops to its lowest price yet for the Zwift Ride Big Weekend Sale! Get the ultimate indoor training set-up and save over £200 with this limited-time deal
After kicking off the off-season early with some great exclusive offers for road.cc readers earlier this month, Zwift have dropped the price of the new Zwift Ride with KICKR CORE 2 again for a limited...
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Review: A bright light with a good battery, but an odd form factor #cycling buff.ly/Aj3COBy
Lezyne Strip Drive Front review - bright, good battery, odd form
The Lezyne Strip Drive Front Light is bright and compact and designed primarily for daytime visibility and urban commuting. While its light output is impressive, its unique horizontal form factor…
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Castelli irked some Gabba fans with the release of the Gabba R in 2024, that came in a long-sleeved version – but the Gabba Pro comes with the signature short sleeves that featured on the very first version that we saw back in 2009.
Castelli brings "game-changing" PFAS-free AirCore fabric to all new Gabba Pro, and two new versions of the Perfetto
Castelli has launched new versions of the Gabba and Perfetto, incorporating Polartec’s AirCore fabric into its flagship foul weather garments. It’s the first time that AirCore has featured on the Gabb...
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A thankfully more light-hearted day on the live blog today... road.cc/news/cycling...
"Dear slower cyclists... don't pass me": Cyclist complains of riders shuffling ahead at traffic lights "in tiny bike lanes where I can't overtake" + more on the live blog
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The British brand announced a trading loss of £5.6m and a net loss of £25.3m for the year ending January 2026 – its ninth consecutive year in the red – a result it says is down to a reduced reliance on discounting and promotions
Rapha’s trading losses more than double and job cuts expected as part of bid to reach “sustainable profitability” by 2027
On the same day its CEO Fran Millar announced she was stepping down, Rapha has revealed that more job cuts are expected at the beleaguered British brand, after its trading losses more than doubled to ...
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“We sat here in January and were told no cycle lanes. I reported this good news to all my community councillors. They were all beaming and smiling and saying ‘great news’. Then I sat down today in the same seat in the same room and found out they are back on the agenda”
Councillors fuming as ‘scrapped’ cycle lanes included in £19.9m active travel plans, after dismay at potential loss of six car parking spaces
Confused councillors in Ayr are up in arms after cycle lanes they believed had been removed from a town improvement scheme popped up this week in the latest design report.In January, it was reported t...
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Organisers have also avoided mentioning the Slovenian in their latest preview of the race line-up... road.cc/news/cycling...
“It’s simple. Tandems aren’t a luxury benefit. They are basic accessibility tools and access to physical exercise for visually impaired people,” Lizzi Jordan said
Ditch tandem tax to end discrimination against blind cyclists, Paralympic champion urges government
Tandem bicycles should be classified as adaptive bikes and exempt from VAT when purchased by visually impaired people, a Paralympic champion has told the government.In an open letter to the Chancellor...
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"Just because you are using a Lime bike and my bike looks like crap doesn’t mean you will be faster than me. While it does give me huge satisfaction to spite you and casually overtake, I would prefer not to have to slowly cycle and loudly sigh behind you while I wait for said opportunity."
"Dear slower cyclists... don't pass me": Cyclist complains of riders shuffling ahead at traffic lights "in tiny bike lanes where I can't overtake" + more on the live blog
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“The vision and strategy I set are in place, and the path ahead for the brand is clear. What remains is delivery,” says former Ineos Grenadiers boss Millar, who joined the cycling clothing company in 2024, its eighth consecutive year in the red
Rapha set for “significant organisational changes to reduce cost and drive efficiency” as Fran Millar steps down as CEO of British brand
Fran Millar has resigned as CEO of Rapha ahead of what she describes as “significant organisational changes to reduce cost and drive efficiency” at the iconic British cycling brand.Millar, one of the ...
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A selection of the most interesting things we saw at the CIN Show, now in its second year with quite a bit more going on than last year’s inaugural event.
Intriguing new tech that makes your mechanical shifting electronic, and a more affordable take on the radar light: Five Cool Things from the CIN Show 2026
Five Cool Things is on the road this week, as we preview a quintet of new bikes, components and curiosities that we’ll be looking to get hold of and review in full over thee coming weeks and months. L...
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Climbing hills is hard, there’s no getting around that. But there are plenty of things you can do to make those long, painful ascents a little easier...
How to ride massive climbs: Take your cycling up a level with these top tips for tackling mountains and huge hills
Climbing hills is hard, there’s no getting around that. But there are plenty of things you can do to make those long, painful ascents a little easier. Given I recently rode through the Alps and have s...
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Review: Robust bag with good protection from the elements, but does it justify its price? #cycling buff.ly/DlcTJ0m
Built for Athletes Black Cycling Backpack review | road.cc
The Built for Athletes Black Cycling Backpack is designed to help you carry your stuff on the bike, whether that’s to work or to the gym. It was developed with input from the Netcompany Ineos cycling…
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“It’s not about pitting one mode of travel against another. No one is declaring war on this or that. And you definitely won’t find me leading a charge of the Lycra brigade. I simply want to give people greater choice in their lives,” transport secretary Heidi Alexander said today
“The equivalent of upgrading a single A-road junction”: National Cycle Network set for £104m investment as transport secretary promises to go “hell for leather on active travel” – but campaigners are ...
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has pledged to go “hell for leather on active travel”, as the government announced that it will invest £104 million in the National Cycle Network (NCN) over the nex...
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So many big words, so much red in the face. Wishing a very happy World Car Free Day to Talksport's Simon Jordan... road.cc/news/cycling...
“Crashing in a worlds isn’t real hurt. I’ve learnt a lot from my friends like Liam, who went through real stuff,” 20-year-old Seth Dunwoody said after an early crash scuppered his hopes of a good result during Monday’s U23 time trial
“This isn’t suffering. Suffering is when you lose your little brother on the bike”: Irish champion puts crash-marred worlds time trial into perspective with emotional tribute to teammate whose brother...
Arguably one of the most impressive moments of this year’s Montreal world championships so far didn’t take place during a race or even involve a bike. After a crash scuppered his hopes of a good resul...
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If we had a nickel for every time a member of the Rogers family suffered a difficult mechanical mid-race and was saved by a spectator having the exact replica bike... ok we'd still have one nickel but still, the similarities are something! road.cc/news/cycling...
18-year-old Belgian Seff Van Kerckhove was set to take part in this week’s junior world time trial and road race championships in Montreal before the crash, the second time he’s been hit by a motorist in under a year
“It didn’t look good right away”: Leading junior racer struck by driver during time trial training, forced out of world championships
One of the big favourites for the junior men’s world time trial championships has been forced to withdraw from this week’s races in Montreal after being struck by a driver who cut across him during a ...
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Review: Good quality city bike with maintenance-free automatic gears #cycling buff.ly/C6ias8Z
Volt Urban LS review - good quality city e-bike with automatic gears | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
The Volt Urban LS is a well-specced and neatly executed city bike that’s one of a growing number that have turned to Bafang’s automatic shifting motors. The three-speed hub has its idiosyncrasies but…
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"It looks more like the police officer just trusted the guy and didn’t really bother checking anything except that he couldn’t find a throttle.” road.cc/news/cycling...
The professor also said it was important any masks worn are tight-fitting so they move towards the face when breathing in, but warned that they would not protect the body from harmful polluting gases such as nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide.
"Nobody wants to wear a mask but they can help": Scientist tells cyclists they should cover nose and face when riding in high-polluting heavy traffic
Cyclists should wear face masks covering their nose and mouth whilst riding on congested roads, an academic has said.The recommendation is due to the heavier breathing caused by cycling, and the subse...
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On today’s live blog, Traffic Scotland’s post telling group rides to be “courteous” attracts anger, Saturday Night Live’s Lime sketch divides opinion, we dissect the coolest look at the worlds, British Cycling does Sesame Street, and lots, lots more!
Anger as “tone-deaf” Traffic Scotland tells cycling groups “courtesy goes a long way” and to “be mindful of traffic behind you”, days after cyclist killed by driver during club ride; The most stylish ...
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