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Van Rysel RCR Connected Home Trainer with Zwift Cog and Click
Van Rysel RCR Connected Home Trainer with Zwift Cog and Click
Decent trainer overall, but inaccurate power readings and lack of calibration lets it down
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Council promises new cycle lane will reduce congestion and won’t cost local taxpayers a penny… but grumpy Facebook commenters miserable they once saw a cyclist run a red light; Prince William joins Greg James’ charity tandem epic + more on the live blog
Council promises new cycle lane will reduce congestion and won’t cost local taxpayers a penny… but grumpy Facebook commenters miserable they once saw a cyclist run a red light; Prince William joins Greg James’ charity tandem epic + more on the live blog
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Driver set to go on trial for alleged attempted murder of Alejandro Valverde in road rage incident
Driver set to go on trial for alleged attempted murder of Alejandro Valverde in road rage incident
The driver's lawyer says the incident doesn't warrant such charges and is they are still trying to negotiate a settlement out of court.
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DealClincher x Zwift: £200 off the Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2 for a limited time, matching its lowest ever price!
DealClincher x Zwift: £200 off the Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2 for a limited time, matching its lowest ever price!
Save £200 on a dedicated indoor training setup with the Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2, now £899.99
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Mathieu van der Poel spotted testing mysterious new aero handlebar – is this more evidence to suggest a new Canyon Aeroad is coming?
Mathieu van der Poel spotted testing mysterious new aero handlebar – is this more evidence to suggest a new Canyon Aeroad is coming?
Mathieu van der Poel has been seen on Instagram with new aerodynamic handlebars, while updates spotted at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad hint that Canyon’s Aeroad could be getting a refresh
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“Bike theft in London has become organised and brazen”: Cycling team manager ‘threatened with large knife’ during bikejacking
“Bike theft in London has become organised and brazen”: Cycling team manager ‘threatened with large knife’ during bikejacking
Balaclava-wearing robbers rip bikes from roof rack in broad daylight on quiet residential street, the cycling team warning bike theft has "crossed the line into violent robbery"
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“Bold” bike lanes and ultra-low emission zones help London slash air pollution by over 20% since 2010, new report finds – as capital aims to double cycle network and deliver “greener, safer streets”
“Bold” bike lanes and ultra-low emission zones help London slash air pollution by over 20% since 2010, new report finds – as capital aims to double cycle network and deliver “greener, safer streets”
London is among 19 cities around the world to have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution over the last 15 years, analysis by Breathe Cities has revealed
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Concerns wrong handlebar width rules being enforced at British road races, as Dan Bigham questions “disappointing” lack of communication from British Cycling over UCI’s controversial new rules
Concerns wrong handlebar width rules being enforced at British road races, as Dan Bigham questions “disappointing” lack of communication from British Cycling over UCI’s controversial new rules
Confusion reigns amid video of commissaire measuring riders' brake hood widths at race this weekend, raising questions about British Cycling's own rules
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Fairlight Competition – March 2026

Win! The award-winning Fairlight Strael 4.0 frameset worth over £1,500 could be yours just by entering this competition!

It's been quite the year for the stunning Fairlight Strael 4.0, bagging the road.cc Recommends Road Bike of the Year and All-Road Bike of the Year awards... and if you're our lucky winner, you can see and feel what all the fuss is about for yourself!

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    Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

    “Everyone gains when more people cycle”: New report suggests cycling saving the NHS more than £72m per year

    Major report into UK active travel levels suggests equivalent to 1.6 million GP appointments saved through cycling, with nearly 6,000 serious long-term health conditions avoided each year

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    London Cycling Campaign bike theft

    CCTV operators insist catching bike thieves still a priority, despite uncertainty around British Transport Police’s controversial no investigation U-turn

    "If there is a crime in action we will communicate with the police... why wouldn't you take an active response to stopping criminals in their tracks?"

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    Kings Lynn cycle hub proposal

    Council backs town centre cycle hub… only to reject its own proposal over fears of “conflict” between drivers and cyclists

    Idea for cycling hub followed 86 per cent of King's Lynn residents stating that cycle storage could be improved, and facility would have also featured e-bike charging, lockers and a repair station

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    Broken Shimano cranks – 1

    Shimano agrees $11.5m penalty to settle crankgate failings with US government agency

    Settlement would resolve charges that Shimano knowingly failed to immediately report “substantial” crank issues which put customers at “unreasonable risk of serious injury or death”

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    Dryden Road closure, Exeter

    “A line in the sand”: Cycling club joins campaign to keep controversial LTN closed to drivers, warning ‘reopening’ will lead to scrapping of other active travel schemes

    The suggestion active travel funds could be used to reopen a ‘cycling only’ road closed to motorists since the pandemic was last week branded a "disgrace" by campaigners

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    Maes Loonskie mountain bike freeride track

    “Backyard of dreams” mountain bike track built without planning permission deemed illegal, as councillors claim site has “scarred countryside”

    Planning officers say the track, which was built by mountain bikers Sam Hodgson and Vero Sandler, hosting a popular freeride event for the past two years, creates an “alien topography which is at stark contrast to the existing landscape”

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    Jessica Disley breaks the UCI Derny Hour Record, 2026

    “It was pretty wild”: Jessica Disley smashes women’s UCI Derny Hour Record by 8km with mammoth 60.16km ride – and even beats Magnus Bäckstedt’s motor paced mark

    British rider Disley, a five-time gran fondo time trial world champion, set the new derny-paced benchmark in Newport velodrome

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    Reviews

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    Cinelli Speciale Gravel

    Beautiful-looking frameset, beset by a harsh fork and tall front end that spoils the ride

    £4500.00
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    Rapha Men’s Pro Team Winter Tights III

    Thick, warm and comfortable with a premium feel to match the premium price

    £275.00
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    Exposure Sirius 11

    Superb UK-made light combines high output, light weight and a long warranty

    £120.00
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    Fulcrum Sharq 42 Carbon SRAM XDR T/L Disc Brake Road Wheelset

    Impressive performance and ride quality matched by a high-quality construction and great attention to detail

    £2499.99
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    Coospo TR70 Smart Radar Tail Light

    Accurate radar, a good light, exceptional battery life and a great app

    £100.63
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    Topeak Turboflow Valve Combo with Rapidhead

    Well-made and effective option if you have a tubeless setups and want a bit more airflow

    £29.99
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    Pactimo Alpine Thermal Tights

    Versatile winter tights for functional riding and more – but pricey for what you're getting

    £111.00
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    UTO PRO20 NE

    Fantastic folding bike with a very comprehensive spec that offers a big bike ride

    £1699.00
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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

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    Rapha’s Core Rain Jacket impresses, Berk’s feathery 100g saddle stands out, and a 10/10 cycling jacket from Q36.5: road.cc Recommends updated with six great cycling products

    Our February round-up has it all from rain jackets and a 10/10 long-sleeve jersey, to a feathery saddle, a powerful helmet light, and two standout bikes

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    A £295 cycling jersey from Assos that “erases drag”, Giro’s top-tier aero lid, a 360 degree action camera + more from Rapha and Inpeak

    The latest cycling tech, clothing and accessories have arrived at road.cc HQ. Here’s a sneak peek before full reviews land soon

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    Tech of the Week 7 March 2026

    Cleat-based CycloWatt power meter soars past crowdfunding goal within days, a host of new kit from Rapha + more

    All the hottest new tech from the week that was, including stuff from Colnago, Hutchinson, Rapha, Giant and more

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    New Merida Reacto March 2026

    “The most advanced aero bike we have ever created”: Merida finally unveils new Reacto that is faster, lighter, and with space for 32mm tyres

    With the last major Reacto update happening way back in 2020, Merida’s flagship aero road bike returns, claiming big aerodynamic gains, lighter weights and room for wider tyres

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    Buyers Guides

    The best cycling shoes for under £100 – great value picks for road and mountain biking

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    Best cycling commuting gear 2026 — ride to work in comfort and style

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    Best road bikes under £2,000 2026 — our pick of the best road bikes that won’t completely break the bank

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    Best long sleeve cycling jerseys 2026 — wear them on their own or layer up to stay warm

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    Your ultimate guide to bike lights for road cycling — see and be seen with our selection of the best for your bike

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    Best cycling apps – the essential downloads to complement your riding, from tracking rides to AI bike fitting

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    Features

    Hookless wheels keep getting bad press — after several recent controversies, can brands sticking with the technology weather the hookless storm?

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    “A tax on smaller riders”: Do pro cyclists feel safer following the UCI’s introduction of new bike setup regulations? We asked several riders for their opinions

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    The oldest spinners in town — senior pro racers who went toe-to-toe with the young guns (and some who are still going)

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    “The biggest fear is that we could lose trail access”: Hans Rey reveals all about his recent open letter to the bike industry

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    When rim brakes and mechanical shifting ruled Strade Bianche — the Trek Domane that Fabian Cancellara rode to victory in 2016

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    Specialized is due a big redesign of its flagship gravel race bike: Here’s what a new Crux will need to be at the cutting edge

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    1. “Everyone gains when more people cycle”: New report suggests cycling saving the NHS more than £72m per year

    2. CCTV operators insist catching bike thieves still a priority, despite uncertainty around British Transport Police’s controversial no investigation U-turn

    3. Look moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach, and introduces fresh range of gravel-specific pedals

    4. Council backs town centre cycle hub… only to reject its own proposal over fears of “conflict” between drivers and cyclists

    5. Shimano agrees $11.5m penalty to settle crankgate failings with US government agency

    6. Geraint Thomas admits he hasn’t cycled for six months as he gifts iconic ‘shades to Greg James; Council receives £16m active travel funding but says “almost no money” for rural cycle lanes; TfL weighing up new charge on SUVs + more on the live blog

    7. “A line in the sand”: Cycling club joins campaign to keep controversial LTN closed to drivers, warning ‘reopening’ will lead to scrapping of other active travel schemes

    8. Rapha’s Core Rain Jacket impresses, Berk’s feathery 100g saddle stands out, and a 10/10 cycling jacket from Q36.5: road.cc Recommends updated with six great cycling products

    Opinion

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    The big cycling app trap: Apps are muting the adventure and exploration of off-road riding

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    Ryan Mallon-

    Jonas Vingegaard’s dungaree look reminded us why cycling is the greatest sport in the world – and why Paris-Nice is its best race

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    George Hill-

    The cycling media may be struggling and shrinking… but that’s not an excuse to shill for murderous regimes and crap cycling routes

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    George Hill-

    The MET disbanding its cycling and motorbike safety units has caused outrage, but I don’t think it’s all bad

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    Steve Thomas-

    ‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)

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    George Hill-

    It’s February, I’ve just bought a short-sleeve jersey… and it’s the best decision I’ve made for a long time

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