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The best Amazon Prime Day Deals for cyclists: Get the lowest price on Wahoo’s Elemnt Bolt V3 computer and Continental GP5000 tyres, Speedplay pedals discounted, huge hydration deals + lots more
The best Amazon Prime Day Deals for cyclists: Get the lowest price on Wahoo’s Elemnt Bolt V3 computer and Continental GP5000 tyres, Speedplay pedals discounted, huge hydration deals + lots more
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“Bring back ITV’s montages”: TNT Sports slammed for “impressively awful” AI Tour de France history video; Iconic Paris-Roubaix restaurant damaged in fire; Pogačar ditches final pre-Tour altitude camp; National champs vs heatwave + more on the live blog
“Bring back ITV’s montages”: TNT Sports slammed for “impressively awful” AI Tour de France history video; Iconic Paris-Roubaix restaurant damaged in fire; Pogačar ditches final pre-Tour altitude camp; National champs vs heatwave + more on the live blog
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Respected climate scientist killed in hit-and-run with driver: Tributes paid to US professor whose work “equipped scientists with the tools to make more accurate climate predictions”
Respected climate scientist killed in hit-and-run with driver: Tributes paid to US professor whose work “equipped scientists with the tools to make more accurate climate predictions”
The collision is not the only stateside incident to have attracted attention in recent weeks
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You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes
You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes
With the launch of 9-speed CUES shift levers, it's finally possible to have a fully CUES-branded 9-speed drop bar bike. Does this have wider significance for the continued existence of Shimano's entry-level road groupsets? As we've come to expect from Shimano recently, that's not exactly clear
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Panaracer GravelKing ZX
Panaracer GravelKing ZX
Superb tyre if fast, dry gravel is your thing
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31.5mph for 100 miles… with a loose cleat: 41-year-old double Paralympic tandem gold medallist smashes 100-mile time trial record, despite finishing with one bolt holding his cleat in place
31.5mph for 100 miles… with a loose cleat: 41-year-old double Paralympic tandem gold medallist smashes 100-mile time trial record, despite finishing with one bolt holding his cleat in place
Adam Duggleby – fuelled by just one caffeine gel – covered the Cambridgeshire course in three hours, 10 minutes, and 48 seconds, over two minutes faster than John Archibald’s previous 100-mile record
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Glasgow could lose out on over 200km of cycle lanes as government warned switch to short-term funding a “significant barrier” to meeting climate targets
Glasgow could lose out on over 200km of cycle lanes as government warned switch to short-term funding a “significant barrier” to meeting climate targets
Despite Glasgow City Council committing to installing around 270km of protected cycle lanes, only 54.4km are expected to be delivered by 2032, following the approval of the scaled-back ‘Connecting Glasgow’ programme
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Join us at the revived road.cc Rideout in Bath on 3 July 2026! There’s not long left to book your free place
Join us at the revived road.cc Rideout in Bath on 3 July 2026! There’s not long left to book your free place
All abilities are welcome for the revived road.cc Rideout, where we'll be heading out on a road ride around the hills of Somerset and Wiltshire. Get to know the road.cc team
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News

Modern SUV with a large front-end

SUV drivers don’t care about danger posed to cyclists and pedestrians, new study finds

Researchers found that warnings of the safety risks associated with large vehicles had a negligible effect on whether motorists would want to buy one

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    Lael Wilcox riding in Spain during Around the World record attempt

    Lael Wilcox abandons Around the World cycling record attempt after “another climate change lesson” amid European heatwave

    “It’s kind of a miracle I haven’t just passed out. I’ve never tried so hard,” the ultra-endurance cyclist said after suffering from heat exhaustion in France, 14 days into her record attempt

  • Climate Emergency
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    Regent’s Park cyclists

    Son of pensioner killed by cyclist calls for cycling speed limits to deter “dangerous” riders and “protect pedestrians”

    Gerard Griffiths asked Westminster City Council to "lead the way" and "change the behaviour of those who ignore the rules"

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    Google Preferred Sources

    Tired of AI hallucinations getting in the way when searching for cycling news and advice? Add road.cc as a preferred source on Google

    While AI is certainly here to stay on Google, there is a quick and easy way to cut through it when you just need some solid, dependable advice about cycling (that was definitely written by a human) - add us as a Google Preferred Source in a couple of clicks

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    Sarah Ruggins, Nordkapp

    “This proves that women can compete alongside men”: Sarah Ruggins smashes outright 6,000km record for riding across Europe by three days… and 7-day distance record en route

    As well as also provisionally breaking the women's 7-day distance record, Ruggins has raised thousands of pounds for charity

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    Lambeth Bikehangar

    14,000 on cycle storage waiting list as bike theft rockets and cyclists complain: “If you can’t get a space, you’re not going to be inspired to buy a bike”

    In response, the new Green-led Council said, "The council historically has not done enough" and "reducing the number of people waiting will now be a priority"

  • Government
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    Schermerhorn Street cycle lane, Brooklyn

    “He didn’t give a s**t”: New York police officer drives into bike lane and hits cyclist… before claiming rider “came out of nowhere”

    “I asked him to apologise and he said, ‘I would, but I don’t like your attitude’,” the cyclist recalled

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    Shane O’Brien racing for Ireland

    Talented 16-year-old cyclist Shane O’Brien killed in collision with parked lorry during training ride

    The Irish teenager raced for British junior team Camsmajaco, the feeder squad for Netcompany Ineos

  • Casualty
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    Reviews

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    Lezyne KTV Drive

    Solidly made safety light with some nice touches but faces stiff competition

    £28.00
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    Lazer Sphere KinetiCore Helmet

    Comfortable, well-ventilated and generally impressive, if a tad smaller than claimed

    £139.99
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    Ribble Ultra-Road Shimano Ultegra Di2

    The ideal blend of pro speed with a little more comfort - just don't mistake it for an endurance bike

    £4299.00
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    TentBox Lite

    Quality design with little to fault to the extent it could even tempt hardcore camping refuseniks back into the wild

    £1349.00
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    SKS Speedrocker XL Mudguard Set

    Quiet, effective mudguards for gravel bikes

    £62.00
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    Silca Ultimate Tubeless Valves 70mm

    Effective and very nicely made, assuming you like black and don't want a high-flow design

    £29.00
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    GripGrab PACR InsideGrip Full Finger Summer Gloves

    Lightweight and comfortable summer gloves with cleverly hidden grip that genuinely works well.

    £40.00
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    Vittoria Corsa Pro Tubeless Tyres

    Fast, supple and confidence inspiring - a superbly rounded race tyre package

    £89.99
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    Merida Crossway L 300
    Berk Lupina Short 144 Saddle

    The best cycling gear, reviewed by road.cc and curated for you.

    Merida Silex 8000
    Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Que Long Sleeve Jersey

    Tech News

    2026 canyon lux era hero 2

    Canyon offers a glimpse into the cross-country future with its 32″, Biplane-barred, upside down-forked Luxe Era concept

    Canyon's concept cross-country bike aims to solve modern problems with 32-inch wheels, a fancy handlebar and an upside down fork

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    2026 Canyon Predict concept bike

    Could this be the safest road bike ever built? Canyon thinks so

    Canyon's futuristic Predict prototype uses a 360° sensor network, on-bike AI processing and an augmented-reality helmet system to spot dangers before you do, offering a glimpse into the future of connected cycling

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    2026 Eddy Merckx 525R riding driveside

    Eddy Merckx launches 525R road bike, claiming “geometry revolution” delivers speed gains without sacrificing comfort

    Belgian brand says new model focuses on the rider as much as the bike, using progressive geometry, longer reach and steeper seat angles to help you hold faster, more aerodynamic positions

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    2026 shimano deore xt hero

    Shimano brings “flagship innovation” and “thick” brake rotors to its XT mechanical drivetrain

    But that's not all as there are also two new pedals on the way

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    Buyers Guides

    Best road bikes under £2000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes balancing performance and value
    Best road bikes under £2,000
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    Best gravel wheels: Find fresh speed and finer handling with our pick of the top wheelsets for gravel riding
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    Best gravel bikes 2026 — off-road and adventure-ready steeds to take you from tarmac to trail
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    Best saddlebags and top tube bags 2026: pack tools, snacks, and extra kit for everything from short spins to multi-day rides
    Best saddlebags and top tube bags April 2026 v2
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    Best cycling backpacks 2026 — carry your stuff the simple way for daily commutes and weekend adventures
    2026 Best cycling backpacks
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    Bike bags explained: your ultimate guide to on-bike storage
    Bike bags explained April 2026
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    Features

    How to survive hot summer rides — protect your skin, hydrate and pick the right clothing to make the most of summer on the bike
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    Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more
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    The 2012 SOMEC Falkon 1.2 that helped secure a veteran’s championship title against some formidable ex-pros
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    Save over £1,500 on the Van Rysel RCR road bike with electronic shifting, Giant carbon wheels down to £585, Giro Cielo Mips helmet for less than half price + more
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    Free update for Yamaha e-bikes, Lime increases fleet for US footie fans, Voi weighs in on London parking debates + more
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    Bizarre race names, silly calendar tweaks, and tech overhauls: Pro cycling changes that worked (and those that didn’t)
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    Latest Forum Topics

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    2. SUV drivers don’t care about danger posed to cyclists and pedestrians, new study finds

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    4. Lael Wilcox abandons Around the World cycling record attempt after “another climate change lesson” amid European heatwave

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    7. Son of pensioner killed by cyclist calls for cycling speed limits to deter “dangerous” riders and “protect pedestrians”

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    Opinion

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    Michael Gove vs the disgruntled camera cyclist: Sometimes optics matter more than being in the right

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    Jamie Darlow-

    I was hit by an illegal e-biker who ran a red light. Tougher regulation can’t come soon enough

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    Liam Cahill-

    I tried to beat Wout Van Aert in a UCI gravel race

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    Matt Page-

    Camera crews, disqualifications and debris disputes: have self-supported cycling events become too difficult to police?

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    Vingegaard’s Giro canter proves he’s the 2nd best cyclist in the world

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    Steve Thomas-

    The Pace RC35 fork, when an inch and a half was a game changer

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