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Garmin releases the new RearVue 820, its "most powerful radar tail light": Is it still the gold standard? The RearVue 820 costs more than its predecessor, but brings advanced vehicle tracking, improved battery life, and a brighter rear light

The RearVue 820 costs more than its predecessor, but brings advanced vehicle tracking, improved battery life, and a brighter rear light. Here's what we know so far #cycling
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A Victorian steel bridge has re-opened to cyclists and pedestrians after fears it would be demolished. road.cc/content/news...

Gaciron CETUS-1700 Underneath Mounted Bike Light Powerful light for a great price – tightly defined beam shape works really well in the right conditions

Review: Striking and powerful with a distinctive beam shape to meet the German StVZO lighting standard #cycling
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Great Britain took home two gold medals and broke two World Records at the European Track Championships yesterday.

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Trek’s latest 3D-printed saddle, bargain eyewear, and 10/10 bib tights: road.cc Recommends updated with six outstanding cycling products Our first picks of 2026 are in, and only six products have made the cut. From top-tier bib tights to a high-performance saddle and standout eyewear, these are the items that impressed us most this mon...

From top-tier bib tights to a high-performance saddle and standout eyewear, here are the things that impressed us most in January.

"What is wrong with cycle lanes in England? Or don't you care about their safety?": Council leader fights back criticism of new cycle lanes; Matthew Brennan meets Spanish 'tennis player' down under+ m... It's Tuesday so Callum is here, stewing over the cycling internet for your benefit

Bike hire booms, AI encroachment and slow coach driverless taxis are on the lunchtime live blog... road.cc/content/news...

Fidlock Vacuum Turn Base for GPS Mount Well made, easy to use phone mount

Review: Rock-solid phone mounting without a proprietary case #cycling
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The keen fan, a Carlos A. from Spain, was reportedly so starstruck by Matthew Brennan he forgot to buy his beloved Tim Tams... road.cc/content/news...

"What is wrong with cycle lanes in England. Or don't you care about their safety?": Council leader fights back criticism of new cycle lanes over junction + more on the live blog It's Tuesday so Callum is here, stewing over the cycling internet for your benefit

One Council leader took it upon himself to challenge the Facebook comments, the result is both uplifting and mildly amusing...

"My wife's death should act as warning to drivers": Widower of cyclist killed by new motorist "driving too fast" a month after passing his test insists lack of prison sentence "sends wrong message" The couple in their 70s who had been married for almost 60 years were on a cycling holiday in Scotland when they were hit by a new motorist who lost control while "driving too fast for the road" — las...

"It's something we will all carry with us for the rest of our lives"

"We're introducing new fines to tackle inappropriately dazzling bicycle lights": Parody 'mayor' tricks concerned residents with bizarre post claiming cyclists' lights limited "to around 30 tealights" ... We're kicking off another week of cycling news and views on the live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you your Monday round-up

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Kinesis reckons it has launched the "ultimate endurance aluminium road bike frameset", rivalling the performance of carbon The Kinesis RTD has updated endurance-focused geometry, 34mm tyre clearance, internal cable routing and a £950 price point. And some big claims behind it all

Can Kinesis’ new RTD aluminium frameset really rival carbon and beat it on value, durability, and real-world usability? #cycling
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Mathieu Van Der Poel: The greatest male cyclocross racer of all time? It's becoming increasingly difficult to make a case for anyone else in history Surely with his eighth title now in the bag, there has been no better men's cyclocross racer than Mathieu van der Poel? Steve makes the cases for and against

"Now, with a record eight rainbow jerseys stacked up in the back of his Lambo, I’d have to say that he is truly worthy of the GOAT title, albeit by a slippery sand-strewn line in the mud."

C-Bear PF30A bottom bracket - a premium ceramic option for £122 Smooth rolling and at a good price for a premium ceramic option – and a comprehensive range to choose from

Review: An excellent choice if you're looking for a well-made bottom bracket that spins freely and is built to last #cycling
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Best winter bib tights for cycling 2026 — keep your legs toasty through the colder months If you plan to keep riding outdoors through winter’s coldest days, being properly wrapped up from head to toe is key. That means investing in some of the best winter bib tights and pairing them with a...

Cold weather doesn’t have to stop your riding - investing in a pair of the best winter bib tights will help keep you warm and comfortable in crisp conditions. Here are our top picks! #cycling
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"Is this really the biggest risk to road safety?": Police force questioned after operation sees eight cyclists fined £50 for riding without lights Thames Valley Police issued eight fixed penalty notices during the one-hour operation

A police operation that saw multiple cyclists fined for riding without lights at night has sparked criticism from residents over the use of police time and resources.

Gorewear M Women Base Layer Thermo Long Sleeve Shirt Warm and comfortable base layer, though there are some compromises with odour control

Review: Lightweight feeling winter base layer delivers more warmth than expected #cycling
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"My top speed was 116km/h. That's scary": Pro cyclists left shaken by horror crash on descent with "insane speeds", as rider concerned "our bikes and thin tyres aren't made for this"; Thousands attend... We're kicking off another week of cycling news and views on the live blog, Dan Alexander bringing you your Monday round-up

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"We're here to honour him by doing something he enjoyed so much": Thousands join Alex Pretti memorial rides across the US
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Passoni unveils flagship OT-01 Omni Titanium – and yes, it’s eye-wateringly expensive. Still, it looks very cool, and a bit of window shopping won't hurt, will it?

Loss of ITV Tour de France coverage “a shame” before UK Grand Départ, says TNT Sports pundit “I think a lot of people, the general public, watch the Tour de France on ITV and terrestrial TV. To take it away from them, I think it’s losing a lot of fans,” Brian Smith said

“For Joe Public, it’s a shame to lose these guys, because they’re not going to pay, so how are they going to find out about the Tour de France? And that audience is required in cycling”

Cyclocross rider “aggressively” pushes rival at world championships, gets disqualified, rides on… then crashes hard, as Lucinda Brand powers to second rainbow jersey in thriller Marion Norbert Riberolle shoved Kristýna Zemanová in the chest after the Czech rider caused a crash on the fifth lap in Hulst

Tempers flaring at the cyclocross worlds, as Lucinda Brand stays cool amid the chaos…

Number of US-style “battering ram” pick-up trucks on UK roads almost doubles in a decade, leading to “parking mayhem and dangerous roads” “City leaders must act to discourage these menacing vehicles from our streets. How is it acceptable to have a vehicle so tall that children cannot be seen?”

“No parent wants their kids in daily danger, yet we’re allowing these trucks to become normal on our streets”

“We can’t expect people to follow rules they don’t know about”: Government urged to fund new driver education campaign to raise awareness of Highway Code changes four years on Cycling UK has called for cuts to road safety body THINK! to be reversed and a new Highway Code campaign launched and “updated for today’s digital landscape”

“More needs to be done to ensure people know the road rules have changed and to address entrenched behaviours”

Why has Tadej Pogačar partnered with a “disgraced” crypto scheme guilty of violating anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws? The four-time Tour de France winner is now the global brand ambassador of KuCoin, a platform found to have handled over $9 billion in criminal funds, and with alleged links to Iran and a transnational...

“At the highest level of cycling, trust is built through preparation, consistency, and a relentless focus on safety,” Pogačar ‘said’.

“You earn it over time, through performance and responsible decision-making under pressure. That mindset strongly resonates with how KuCoin approaches security”