This tyre has survived countless winters, commutes, and miles of use, yet the customer insists it “just needs a tube” and can be patched up. Read this and more on today’s live blog at road.cc.

Caja Rural rider Jaume Guardeño was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the crash, spending more than in two weeks in critical condition

Where’s Alanis Morissette when you need her?

Review: Surprisingly warm yet extremely breathable base that's genuinely excellent in winter #cycling buff.ly/8Pw1GWX

Councillors have called for the controversial lane to be ripped out immediately and replaced with short-term car parking, following claims it is “underutilised” by cyclists… because it is “frequently misused by cars and vans as a parking space”. Where’s Alanis Morissette when you need her? 👇

Review: Built for comfort, without sacrificing performance and speed #cycling buff.ly/xFmb6zK

Look has redesigned its Geo City Vision urban pedals with integrated LEDs, now offering greater visibility at a 40% reduced price. Head over to road.cc to find out more...

“It allows the council to say they have invested in cycling infrastructure. But we are still not getting the radical measures we need”

The German-born physicist was famously a fan of French heartthrob Thomas Voeckler... road.cc/news/cycling...

Estarli launches 250kg-capacity E-cargo Longtail 2.0 with lower-step frame and sub-£3,000 price. Check it out on road.cc

It’s time for our annual Reader Survey… featuring a fantastic prize draw that will see one of you win a Boardman SLR 8.9 road bike worth £1,400. So what are you waiting for?

"You came out into the lane at the lights." "I did what I'm supposed to, that's what that bike box is for!"

“What have I done? Have I caused any harm to anyone? Do you get a better sleep at night doing this to people?”

It's not the first time anti-cycling sentiment has been found in the royal borough...

On today’s live blog, we discuss car culture, Giro riders peeing in bottles, and head to Shetland for Mallet’s madcap mechanical misadventures…

Review: Fits in a pocket or saddlebag and inflates quickly and accurately, multiple times #cycling buff.ly/34PRGBG

Review: Smart glasses that die too quickly and aren't all that smart while alive #cycling buff.ly/QV5K8OY

The Tour de France starting in France? What is this madness? road.cc/news/cycling...

Review: Beautifully engineered, ultra-low pedals with superb stability and power transfer – and a price that's unapologetically niche #cycling buff.ly/06p7U1Z

This week we have a mix of tech, bikes and accessories in the road.cc HQ, out with our reviewers and awaiting full verdicts #cycling

Are water bottles as on-the-go urinals pro cycling’s latest marginal gain? road.cc/news/cycling...

“I believe if they cycled the roads for even just a week, they would understand cyclists much more”

“What was in the past can't be really measured against what we’ve currently got today. It’s not up to me decide if something is good value or not.”

Rachel Blake – the Labour/Co-op MP for Cities of London and Westminster – has a bone to pick with Lime about the reported “reckless” cycling going on in her patch...

On today’s live blog…

The Giro, as Jonas Vingegaard is learning, is far from straightforward. Even when you’re winning road.cc/news/cycling...

‘I’m not anti-cycling at all. But…’ Row over seafront cycling ban erupts after local claims young cyclists are riding “no hands on the handlebars at excessive speed” in no-bike zone – but others say “99% of people” respect the restrictions road.cc/news/cycling...

Should low-traffic, low-speed shared roads be prioritised over cycle lanes in rural areas? Pilot ‘quiet road’ scheme in works in Ireland, as council says: “Innovation in rural mobility doesn’t always require major infrastructure projects” road.cc/news/cycling...

Review: High tech and looks great, but multiple sweat-sucking seams make it uncomfortable #cycling buff.ly/5SbA3bt

“He shouted at them to go to hell”

They promise “revolutionary cycling comfort” and sometimes more power – and while some strange saddle concepts have quietly disappeared, others are still wobbling on in the wild. Here are some of the oddest saddle designs out there...

With the riders tackling Blockhaus today, the peloton could be in for a surprise as to the race leader's form uphill... road.cc/blog/mild-ta...

A clip appearing to show a thief allegedly hacking through a bike lock with bolt cutters, surrounded by passers-by, has gone viral, reigniting one of cycling’s never-ending debates: has bike theft effectively been decriminalised in the UK?

Review: Fast yet comfortable ride with plenty of spec options that will help its appeal beyond the performance e-gravel market #cycling buff.ly/wAhmlFK

“Respect the riders. Respect the race. There’s a line not to cross. Don’t be like this guy,” the Giro organisers said following the bizarre, idiotic scenes on the road to Naples

There are some standout cycling deals this week - highlights include £900 off the Specialized Crux Comp gravel bike, big savings on cycling kit from Rapha and dhb, and Oakley Sphaera sunglasses for £109 #cycling

The cyclist, who suffered facial fractures after colliding with a van door headfirst, ultimately received a full compensation offer after his lawyers claimed “the duty is on the driver to make sure it is safe before opening their door”

Japan’s recent crackdown on rule-breaking cyclists has seemingly inspired the country’s opportunistic fraudsters, with reports of scammers posing as police officers, wielding fake replicas of tickets, and demanding money from people on bikes becoming widespread in recent weeks

Review: Nigh-on perfect aero upgrade – premium weight savings and a meticulous build for riders wanting speed and strength #cycling buff.ly/jFTLu8j

*sighs* Good morning...

From handlebar widths and wheel depth limits to helmets and bike choice, here’s everything you need to know about road bike time trialling in the UK #cycling

One councillor blamed a "Hunger Games-style" funding process for the cycle lane's perceived failure

The rising popularity in e-bikes is also affecting people's bike storage habits...

Review: A bit more grip, but they’re expensive - and only for Look Keo pedals #cycling buff.ly/8YHPhBv

“They aren’t breaking any laws, in fact they are following them”

The assault caps an emotional whirlwind of a year for the sprinter...

Viral outrage at cyclists riding two abreast accidentally makes the case for protected cycle lanes.

After a rather long hiatus, it’s time to revive the big road.cc Rideout! If you’re a road.cc reader or just fancy a nice day out with your fellow cyclists, riders of all abilities are very welcome to join us for a ride and refreshments on Friday 3rd July 2026, from 10am outside our offices in Bath.