This custom Rourke build has helped raise a whole heap of money for CALM
Fabio Jakobsen wins European Championship road race gold
Dutch rider sprints to victory in Munich
New protected bike lanes will benefit both cyclists and businesses, Camden Council says
“We might lose some business, but we will be able to save more lives,” said one local trader
Five Ten Trailcross Clip-In shoe
An excellent shoe for hike-a-bike situations, though lacking stiffness and weather protection 7/10
Italian amateur accused of motor doping after winning iconic gran fondo
“Italy, a country of envious people. I’m not a fool to cheat on live TV,” says 2022 Maratona dles Dolomites winner Stefano Stagni
Rugby union star completes 350-mile charity cycle following MND diagnosis
Gloucester player Ed Slater retired from the sport last month at the age of 33, after announcing that he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease
Vello Rocky
A very classy steel folding bike that might appeal to tough old-school roadies, but other riders will find it too stiff 6/10
“I have honour, integrity”: Distracted phone driver launches bizarre rant at CyclingMikey – before mounting footpath
“I was following the correct protocols,” said the “ex-military” man, shortly after hitting the kerb
6 road bike upgrades you don’t actually need
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