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Cyclists and pedestrians in Castle Park, Bristol (image: Adwitiya Pal)

“Everyone gains when more people cycle”: New report suggests cycling saving the NHS more than £72m per year

Major report into UK active travel levels suggests equivalent to 1.6 million GP appointments saved through cycling, with nearly 6,000 serious long-term health conditions avoided each year

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 17:24

Zoe Bäckstedt breaks hand and cracks helmet in training crash

“If I hadn’t had it on, maybe I wouldn’t be here today”: Zoe Bäckstedt recalls horror crash which smashed helmet “into so many pieces”

British rider, who suffered a broken hand and wrist in the training crash, says she now wears a helmet "everywhere I go"

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 10:16

Could Tour de France stages soon be raced in the morning? Scientists warn climate change and extreme heatwaves could make afternoon racing too dangerous

"With record-breaking heatwaves becoming more frequent, it is only a matter of time before the Tour encounters extreme heat stress days that will test existing safety protocols"

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 15:27

Garmin Forerunner 970

Excellent screen, unrivalled training and health data – with a high price

£629.99

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 08:45

Cyclist in London indicating in cycle lane

Cycling a couple of miles to work enough to boost heart health by as much as 30%, new study finds

Researchers suggest short cycle commutes "sufficient to transform fitness and cut carbon emissions", with as little as 4km rides to work seeing major health benefits

Thu, Aug 28, 2025 13:00

Should brands stop claiming gravel bikes “can go anywhere”? Lawyer discusses £4.5m Planet X fork failure case, its implications for the cycling industry, and the need for honest, transparent marketing

On this week’s episode, lawyer Julian Chamberlayne calls for the introduction of specific gravel bike testing regulations, while we ask whether Simon Yates’ epic Giro d’Italia win makes him one of Britain’s all-time cycling greats

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 15:42

“Huge public health benefits to more children walking and cycling”: Oxford’s low-traffic neighbourhoods defended after criticism of controversial scheme’s £4m cost

Defence comes after councillor claimed £3.8m spent on LTNs and 'quickways' cycle routes between 2021 and 2024 is a "waste" of money that has "made our lives a misery on a daily basis"

Mon, May 12, 2025 11:47

Planet X Tempest SRAM Force 1 Titanium Gravel Bike

Doctor left paralysed after Planet X carbon fork failure secures £4.5m payout, as lawyers argue case highlights “the testing and manufacture of gravel bikes warrants closer attention”

NHS doctor sustained life-changing spinal cord injury when Planet X Tempest's carbon fork sheared in two on a grass slope, with lawyers now raising concerns about lack of uniformity to gravel bike testing and advertising

Wed, May 07, 2025 14:25

University study seeks cyclists to take painkillers

Are you an elite cyclist who WANTS to take potentially performance-enhancing painkillers? The University of Kent wants to hear from you

University study seeks elite cyclists willing to take strong painkillers... for science

Tue, May 06, 2025 15:58

2025 Ventete aH-1 helmet and pump – worn 1.jpg

Would you buy a £350 inflatable bike helmet? Latest air-filled lid hopes to tempt commuters

We visited HEAD Lab at Imperial College London to watch Ventete's inflatable aH-1 helmet put through testing

Sun, May 04, 2025 09:00