Draft:Road.cc
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road.cc is a British cycling website based in Bath, Somerset. It was launched in March 2008 by former Future Publishing editors Tony Farrelly and Dave Atkinson as a digital-native alternative to traditional print magazines.[1] The site reports on bicycle technology, professional cycling and road safety, and has been described as "estimable" by The Guardian's Peter Walker.[2]
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Comment: This needs some further work on it, in respect of WP:SIRS, so independent sourcing in detail of the publication. Sourcing for the details is OK, but we need more coverage specifically for organisational notability. ChrysGalley (talk) 20:22, 6 March 2026 (UTC)
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Type of site | Cycling news, reviews, and advocacy |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Bath, Somerset, England |
| Owner | Farrelly Atkinson Ltd |
| Editor | Jack Sexty |
| URL | road |
| Launched | March 2008 |
Media impact
The publication is frequently cited by UK national media when reporting on cycling safety and traffic law.
In 2010, after the Daily Mail published an exposé on Channel 4 news presenter Jon Snow allegedly breaking traffic rules, road.cc provided the platform for Snow's technical rebuttal of the claims, which was subsequently analysed by The Guardian.[3]
Similarly, in 2021, the Evening Standard cited road.cc for its interview with a witness to an angle-grinder bike theft at Surrey Quays, using the site's reporting to provide context for a Metropolitan Police investigation.[4]
In 2024, road.cc technically analysed a front-page story in The Telegraph which claimed cyclists were recorded travelling at 52mph in 20mph zones. The site proved the newspaper had relied on erroneous GPS data from Strava.[5] Following formal complaints supported by this analysis, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) upheld a ruling against the newspaper for inaccuracy. [6]
road.cc has also been the subject of reporting regarding editorial conduct. In October 2014, news editor John Stevenson was investigated by Surrey Police following an alleged death threat sent via social media to a blogger. Stevenson issued a public apology and no charges were brought, though the incident was covered by national titles including The Telegraph and Cycling Weekly.[7][8]
Awards
road.cc has received numerous accolades in the BikeBiz Awards' consumer website and social media categories.[9]
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