I just checked my road bike:
Left hand - rear brake, front derailleur Right hand - front brake, rear derailleur
From reading what you wrote this is 'wrong'? This is my first road bike so I have no idea.
There is no right or wrong if you ask me, just tradition/personal preference. If you live in Britain, your bike is cabled like the rest of the bikes, so no need to worry.
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I just checked my road bike:
Left hand - rear brake, front derailleur
Right hand - front brake, rear derailleur
From reading what you wrote this is 'wrong'? This is my first road bike so I have no idea.