From ceramic bearings to disc brakes, here are 6 upgrades you don’t need to enjoy a bike ride
Two Wheels Good – The History and Mystery of the Bicycle
Unusual but enjoyable foray into many facets of the bicycle and its history 8/10
Endura FS260-Pro Aerogel Mitt
Impressive and well-ventilated mitts that do exactly what’s needed on warmer rides 9/10
Roy Keane says cycling is his only way of keeping fit – but he’s “not exactly Sean Kelly”
The former Manchester United captain has spoken previously about his fondness for getting out on the bike. Just don’t ask him to wear Lycra – or fix a puncture…
Pothole that caused 75-year-old cyclist to crash not deemed a “critical safety defect” by council
“It makes me wonder how they judge ‘critical’. How are they able to say in advance that a child on a bike might not break his or her neck by cycling over this?”
Tenways CGO800S
A high quality city e-bike at an attractive price 8/10
Speeding lorry driver who killed 71-year-old cyclist jailed for seven months
The motorist, who reportedly “just didn’t see the cyclist”, had experienced a near miss with a van driver minutes before the fatal collision
Would you spend £1,000 on this specialist part from Muc-Off? Plus all of the week’s top tech from Colnago, Wahoo, Rapha, Jack Wolfskin, MAAP & more
Muc-Off reckons its LOPS 2.0 outperforms other key brands, but it’ll cost you – and a roundup of the rest of the week’s most interesting tech
DealClincher: £112 off Kask Protone WG11 Road Helmet
If you’re looking for a super ventilated, high-protection helmet, this Kask Protone Road Cycling Helmet is a great option for you!
Dawn To Dusk Bear Hug Mount
Great way to quickly and securely expand your bike’s luggage capacity 8/10
Cyclist sustains serious injuries after council fails to remove fallen tree from bike path
Lincoln council officer admits that “In hindsight” the tree “should have been removed as soon as possible”
E-bikes finally coming to London’s Santander Cycles Hire Scheme
500 e-bikes will hit the capital’s streets next month as scheme gets major overhaul including pricing
One in three cyclists still feel unsafe on British roads despite Highway Code changes, according to new survey
Cycleplan says results of poll show continued lack of awareness among drivers of new rules and calls on government to run public awareness campaign
Endura Women’s FS260-Pro Bibshort DS
Comfy, with a good easy-pee solution, but the fit is on the loose side and the finishing quality variable 6/10
Bike industry bashing special! The lack of standardisation and limited options for larger riders discussed on the road.cc Podcast
From different standards of bottom brackets to limited clothing sizes, what could the industry be doing better?
Tweets of the week: No leaning on handlebars, a cactus cycling, and clip art team news
It’s silly season, there isn’t a lot going on, but here are some things from social media that might keep you entertained
Mountain Bike Icons – the Ned Overend story
He was the first-ever official UCI Mountain Bike World Champion, and yet his story is so much longer and deeper, meet Ned Overend
A third of UK cyclists Dan Bigham to take on the Hour record next Friday; Mads ‘Picasso’ Pedersen indulges his artistic passion; the Mayor of Okehampton talks cycling; Ride with Pidcock (on Zwift, during a heatwave) + more on the live blog
It’s Friday, everyone’s off on holiday so Jack Sexty is running a slightly reduced live blog service for you today. It’ll be fun, promise
Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Seatpost
Effective and very light option for a comfier ride, but pricier than the near-identical Canyon version 8/10
No prizes for guessing the Ridgeback Errand is an urban utility e-bike
The clue’s in the name
Ethan Hayter focused on winning at Vuelta a España: ‘I’ll go for stage opportunities myself’
The 23-year-old is lining up for his Grand Tour debut in Spain, and admitted he won’t be leading Ineos Grenadiers at the race
Sunday by Meloria
No coast, no problem. GAVIN MATSON, JOEY PETERSON, JAKE ANTISDALE, BLAKE LAMB, FILMED AND EDITED BY TREVOR SLATTERY. ADDITIONAL FILMING BY: JAMES LINGLE, MIKE WOLFERT, BLAKE GEIS.
“Think!” – Ineos Grenadiers rider Laurens De Plus sends safety message to drivers after he is knocked off bike
Crash comes in week in which Tiesj Benoot sustained broken vertebrae when motorist hit him
Rapha Men’s Pro Team Gravel Jersey
Very cool and very comfortable, but sizes up small and my word, that price… 7/10
UCI Road Worlds to force Aussie schoolkids out of classroom and back online
Schools in Wollongong to close on safety grounds next month when New South Wales city hosts event