Review: Super-convenient means of inflation that should last a very long time #cycling

"It's the perfect reunion," says Tom Pidcock, as Pinarello announces title sponsorship of Q36.5 road.cc/content/news...

All things considered, are Labour possibly even worse when it comes to promoting cycling and active travel than their main political rivals? ebiketips.road.cc/content/blog...

How has Rachel Reeves' rumoured Cycle to Work cap gone down with cyclists? road.cc/content/news...

“They are just banging through and they don’t seem to realise, and they need to be put off the road”

Is a new Cannondale SuperSix Evo on the way? Leaked pictures point to a deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger #cycling road.cc/316825

"If this infuriates you, then you don't understand how the roadways work..."

"Like many small, independent businesses, we’ve faced rising costs and changing market pressures that have simply become too challenging to overcome": Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative closes road.cc/content/news...

“Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for luxury leisure. Cycle to Work should be about helping ordinary commuters switch to greener travel, not giving tax breaks to high earners buying £4,000 e-bikes for weekend rides in the Surrey Hills,” a government source has said

Mathieu van der Poel returns to Strava with blistering 33-minute 10km road.cc/content/news...

Childish puns aplenty as the cycling world reacts to Q36.5's new 'condom' jersey road.cc/content/news...

Review: DJI Osmo 360 action camera - feature-packed & powerful device, at a reasonable price #cycling buff.ly/PvsC1Hf

“The future of titanium aerodynamics”: J.Laverack unveils 3D-printed innovations – including a bespoke 3D-printed titanium road bike that has been CFD-tested buff.ly/77cb4eb

Review: Want cold drinks kept cold and hot drinks hot? This well-made fella could be just the job #cycling

Also on the Wednesday live blog: Can cycling lead to divorce? Author claims ex-husband’s addiction to riding his bike ended their marriage (gulp) Plus: Ironing boards at the cyclocross; Is a 3D-printed turtle-shaped helmet holder the best cycling tech of the year? + more… road.cc/316799

"We’re very worried because infrastructure costs are laughably high, a pedestrian bridge would be quite cheap even if it’s unusable." road.cc/content/news...

On today’s live blog: “Why don’t they punch up at gas-guzzlers instead?” SUV advert accused of “poking fun” at cyclists by comparing cargo bikes to “old-fashioned chaos” of horse and cart Plus: Top British team SRCT folds; Budget cap debate; Van der Poel’s Ironman bet continues + lots more!

“It is more important that they’re wearing some silly costume… It’s not really cycling” Mads Pedersen slams “awful to watch” post-season crits and says exhibition events are the “last thing I would like to do” road.cc/316799

“If you don’t have a big budget, you’re just a bystander” Attempts to introduce a pro cycling budget cap rejected by teams, says UCI president David Lappartient – who says decision was “wrong” and claims “it’s necessary to level the playing field” road.cc/316799

Review: Stable, well made, wide rimmed, easy to set up and can cope off the asphalt… #cycling

“Funny how one of the world’s leading ‘future mobility’ brands still imagines progress as… just bigger cars” Car brand’s SUV advert accused of “punching down” at people cycling and walking by comparing cargo bikes to horse and carts and “chaos of old-fashioned transport”

“This has been an incredible journey” Britain’s top-ranked men’s domestic team, SRCT, set to fold at the end of 2025 after sponsor search proves futile road.cc/316799

Pidcock in a new jersey called 'The Condom'? That's going to get a bit of ribbing...

A police officer also needed their ear glued back together following the assault. Lee Turnage was given a suspended sentence due to his "previous good character"

Riding in cold weather can be challenging, and wet and frozen feet don't make it any easier.

Swim, Matje, Run? Is cycling’s greatest multi-disciplinary talent looking to add another string to his bow? Mathieu van der Poel hints at potential Ironman triathlon debut after training partner Freddy Ovett makes social media bet… and former Ineos pro tells Paris-Roubaix winner: “It’s time”

Review: Vittoria Terreno T60 Pro Mixed Gravel Race - versatile tyre, smooth and fast, with good grip across a wide range of surfaces #cycling buff.ly/1p1f5Oj

Review: For the money a great option for extra storage, with a ‘barely there’ feeling #cycling

On today’s cattle-centric live blog…

New guidance from Active Travel England states that lane widths between 3.25m and 3.9m should be avoided to help keep cyclists safe. road.cc/content/news...

Safety first! Q36.5 launches new ‘foul weather’ collection… featuring the ‘Condom’ jacket road.cc/316773

“I think I’d prefer to win three grand tours than win the Tour again” Jonas Vingegaard drops biggest hint yet that he’ll target the Giro d’Italia before the Tour de France in 2026 road.cc/316773

On the afternoon live blog: “Swim, Matje, Run”: Is Mathieu van der Poel ready to take on an Ironman? Freddy Ovett thinks so… Plus: Cyclocross action; CTT’s Zwift series attracts over 650 entries; Charity bike workshop closes, citing rising costs + more road.cc/316773

Review: Well-priced and airy lid with extra safety tech, good for all sorts of road riding #cycling

Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert Riberolle required stitches for a deep upper leg wound following a crash with a motorist who failed to give way during a training session. road.cc/content/news...

A 64-year-old cyclist, who was saved by a defibrillator after suffering a heart attack on a notorious East Lothian hill, has set a new personal record on the route. road.cc/content/news...

“Don’t think, just do” Sarah Gigante logs epic 190km and 170k rides on Zwift (and a “short” 120km spin), as Australian continues meme-inspired recovery from broken femur… and you thought your 30 minutes on the turbo last night was decent road.cc/316773

“I’m no cyclist, but see how the driver still isn’t trying to pass them on that narrow road where they need room? Think about that for a minute”

Plans for a new cycleway have been stalled, as residents believe that the path will “increase anti-social behaviour issues” and “the open space needed is far greater than that of the needs of a few cyclists”.

Review: Hunt 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide Wheelset - comfortable & reliable, an impressive balance of performance and durability #cycling buff.ly/GdtFOGq

On today’s live blog: “As good as Merckx? Come on, man”: 1970s classics legend Roger De Vlaeminck weighs in on the Pogačar GOAT debate (again) Plus: Pippo Pozzato’s preposterous pricing plan; Van Avermaet wins Ironman worlds; Allan Peiper returns to cycling after cancer battle + lots more!

“To go and see a non-league football match you also pay €15, so why can’t you pay something to see the best cyclists in the world?” Ticketing at bike races “only solution we have to survive in the future”, says Pippo Pozzato – after Pineau’s plan to “privatise Alpe d’Huez” ridiculed road.cc/316759

Review: Magicshine HORI 900 – Bright and well priced but a few too many quirks for it to be a winner #cycling buff.ly/g5fLDGu

Despite over 70 crashes happening in the last 25 years, the roundabout had not been identified by police as the incidents were at "multiple locations along elongated roundabout". road.cc/content/news...

Is Premier Tech set to swap Israel for Ineos? Ineos Grenadiers among several squads reportedly speaking to Premier Tech about potential sponsorship deal, after Canadian company stepped away from Israeli cycling team last week road.cc/316759

“Do you always scream when a bus passes you?” Bus driver banned for terrifying close pass, after defence team blames cyclist for riding in “middle of the lane” and not moving to “allow driver to pass” road.cc/content/news...

Winter warmth and visibility are the main themes of this week’s Five Cool Things with products from Castelli, Shimano, Look, Selle Italia and Galibier #cycling road.cc/316757

On the lunchtime live blog: From Paris-Roubaix to Ironman: Greg Van Avermaet secures first ever world title… at Ironman champs (with a little help from Mathieu van der Poel) Plus: Gent-Wevelgem to be renamed; Pidcock on Safari; Epic cyclocross racing; Not so epic crit racing + more! road.cc/316759

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes! As good as Merckx... Come on, man” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint”