The story behind this lovingly restored Cliff Shrubb "Twin Tube Special" time trial bike from the early 90s Looking at the picture above, you might be forgiven for not noticing much out of the ordinary… or you may have spotted a rather slender down tube, where, perhaps, a chunkier one might’ve been expected...

Learn more about this unusual take on frame design from the renowned South London frame builder...

Revived e-bike specialist VanMoof launches the S6, its first new model since McLaren Applied takeover | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips Amsterdam-based e-bike brand VanMoof has launched the S6 city bike, priced at £3,098, marking its first new model since being acquired by McLaren Applied-backed Lavoie in 2023. 2026 Van Moof S6 e-bike...

VanMoof is back with what it calls the “ultimate e-bike”. Visually it looks similar but inside it’s had the McLaren Applied treatment #cycling

The story of the ride of my life across Pakistan Night had fallen after some of the most horrific rain I’d ever witnessed. Our old jeep slithered its way up a flooded old Himalayan rock and dirt road, with the whole crew pushing desperately, otherwi...

Travelling by bike and with a bike has always been a huge part of Steve’s life, and some of those adventures have been life-changing. His 1995 jaunt across Pakistan topped the lot...

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No more gears: meet the new e-bike drive system with no mechanical link between the pedals and rear wheel | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips Girona-based Niche Mobility says it intends to create a new category of e-bikes, replacing mechanical gearing with a fully automatic and digital system, which it plans to market to bike manufacturers ...

Niche Mobility has unveiled a prototype drive unit that uses a fully automatic digital system with regenerative braking and a reverse gear, with a launch targeted for 2027.

No more gears: meet the e-bike drive system with no mechanical link between the pedals and rear wheel | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips Girona-based Niche Mobility says it intends to create a new category of e-bikes, replacing mechanical gearing with a fully automatic and digital system, which it plans to market to bike manufacturers…

Niche Mobility says it intends to create a new category of e-bikes. Find out how its system works here...

“It was the worst day ever on the bike”

Tom Pidcock insists things “can only get better” after “awful” return to racing at the Tour of the Alps… despite finishing second
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“If I can inspire some women or young girls, even in a small way, to get out on their bikes, that would make me very happy”

A gentle opener, a “brute” of a Yorkshire stage, and a historic London TTT: Route details for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes UK Grand Départ revealed
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Major e-bike brand to stop selling in US due to "increasingly volatile market conditions" | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips German electric and cargo bike brand Riese & Müller has announced it will stop selling bikes in the US this summer amid “challenging and increasingly volatile market conditions”.The electric bike manu...

“Given the current circumstances, it is more important than ever for us to focus our efforts on our core markets”

“That is actually top banter”: Chris Froome recreates iconic Ventoux run during gran fondo (as Alejandro Valverde watches on); “Brutal” British Tour de France Femmes route reaction + more on the live ...

Just as another pro cyclist breaks the internet for running during a race thanks to a broken bike, Chris Froome’s here to remind us that he’s the real OG of desperate on-foot antics…

"He was able to get going again very quickly": Shimano mechanic rubbishes Tadej Pogačar claim neutral service bike "a wheelbarrow"; A cassette made of... wood?; Pidcock back from horror crash; How fas...

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Near Miss of the Day 946: £1,000 fine after impatient driver close passes cyclist The latest instalment of our Near Miss of the Day series comes from Gloucestershire, where a car driver overtakes a cyclist on a single lane with a row of parked cars.The footage shows the motorist pu...

Near Miss of the Day 946: £1,000 fine after impatient driver close passes cyclist.

Cyclist runs across finish line following crash to secure qualification at Track World Cup Track cyclist Nikita Kirilsev sprinted on foot, in cycling cleats, across the finish line to qualify for the men’s keirin at this weekend’s UCI Track Cup.Kirilsev, who is competing as a neutral athlet...

Cyclist runs across finish line following crash to secure qualification at Track World Cup.
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Scope's wheels with "Aeroscales", Felt's lightweight aero bike plus more cool things from Vision, Scott and Gloria We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIt’s bikes and wheelsets galore at road.cc HQ, with endurance bikes, aero road bikes and a titanium gravel machine all in for review...

It’s bikes and wheelsets galore at road.cc HQ. Here are the previews, with full reviews landing on the site soon #cycling

"He was able to get going again very quickly": Shimano mechanic rubbishes Tadej Pogačar claim neutral service bike "a wheelbarrow"; A cassette made of... wood?; Pidcock back from horror crash; How fas...

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“He was able to get going again very quickly”: Shimano mechanic rubbishes Tadej Pogačar claim neutral service bike “a wheelbarrow”
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"He was able to get going again very quickly": Shimano mechanic rubbishes Tadej Pogačar claim neutral service bike "a wheelbarrow" + more on the live blog

"I didn’t hesitate to give him what was best for him"

Plans for £15m regional cycling hub approved despite residents’ concerns Plans for a new £15m regional cycling hub in Lawrence Weston have been approved, despite strong opposition from residents.The ‘state-of-the-art’ facility, approved by Bristol City Council’s Planning C...

Plans for £15m regional cycling hub approved despite residents’ concerns.

More people are walking and cycling as fuel costs rise, but women risk greater social exclusion without affordable alternatives Rising fuel costs due to the war in Iran have led more UK drivers to walk or cycle, but Cycling UK warns that without affordable options, the shift could leave many, particularly women, increasingly i...

More people are walking and cycling as fuel costs rise, but women risk greater social exclusion without affordable alternatives.

Younger adults are car-dependent, but more likely to switch to active travel, new study finds Younger adults in rapidly growing cities are more car-dependent than older generations, but could be quicker to move to active travel if conditions improve, new research suggests.The study, Generation...

Research in China shows younger adults rely more on cars, but are more likely to switch to walking and cycling if infrastructure improves.

Check out the £14.99 tyre that sets “a new benchmark for entry-level road performance” – plus Thule's new bike carrier with parking sensors, and loads more cool bike tech from Castelli, POC, Panaracer, Boyd, and more

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Will Segway’s cheap but powerful cargo e-bike ever hit UK shores? Plus Brompton goes solid state and Bosch adds stunt tracking | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips It’s time to find out what’s been going on in the e-bike world this week. We’ll start with a very modern twist on a classic…Solid-state crew: Brompton and Ilika announce partnership Brompton x Ilika (...

Segway's new e-bike is impressively affordable, but you can't have it in the UK yet...

"How the f*** does this happen?": Cyclists baffled by rider who somehow managed to get inner tube tangled in their drivetrain + more on the live blog

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road.cc's favourite cycling destinations in the world: from the Peaks to the Alps and far beyond, here are some of the best places to ride your bike Explore the top cycling holiday destinations around the world, including Mallorca, the French Alps, and epic UK rides.

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Halfords are clearing the Boardman SLR 9.6 with Ultegra Di2 for a crazy price of just £1,750! Plus half price 105 groupsets, Rapha frame bags for £40 + more We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageAdventure Week is all about getting out and exploring, but whether you’re planning a bikepacking trip or upgrading your set...

We're told the Boardman bike is almost all sold out already, but there are plenty more bargains to be had...

"How the f*** does this happen?": Cyclists baffled by rider who somehow managed to get inner tube tangled in their drivetrain + more on the live blog

“How the f*** does this happen?”: Cyclists baffled by rider who somehow managed to get inner tube tangled in their drivetrain
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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 Explore the best cycling bags for your essentials. Discover how saddlebags and top tube bags can keep your ride organized.

Keep your essentials close at hand and your pockets free with our pick of the best saddlebags and top tube bags.

Protective wands installed on “abused” cycle lane notorious for parked cars after “strong support” from locals – but some claim they’ll make the road “more dangerous” Protective wands have been installed on a cycle lane in the centre of Boscombe – four years after residents and councillors complained that the infrastructure in the Bournemouth suburb was being const...

Thousands of illegally parked cars later, one of Britain’s most “abused” cycle lanes finally has some wands! Miracles can happen…

The no-fly guide to taking your bike on holiday: ferries, trains, cars and touring options to enjoy riding abroad without needing a plane ticket So, you want to go on a cycling holiday without taking your bike on the plane this summer? Flying with a bike is fraught with risk, and there’s also the environmental concern – both of those were fact...

There are loads of options if you want to avoid flying for a cycling holiday this year – here are some of the best ones, with plenty of helpful tips for each.