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Silvertown Tunnel bike bus plans (Transport for London)

“Ridiculous” bike bus through controversial new tunnel to cost £2m, as cycling campaign says “greenwashing” project “won’t help” cyclists

Cyclists have criticised Transport for London's plan to shuttle riders through the new Silvertown Tunnel via a bus rather than providing an active travel route, while there are also concerns about the tunnel encouraging car use and increasing pollution

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 16:53

UCI unveils new Continental MTB Series with no Asian or African rounds

At the end of 2024, the UCI announced the launch of a new Continental MTB series, designed to offer aspiring World Cup racers the chance to qualify for the series – yet there are no rounds in Africa or Asia.

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 13:34

Mountain bike racing 2024 – a year in review

It would be fair to say that 2024 has been a corker of a year for mountain bike racing, and one laced with drama, too. We take a look back at the last season.

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 08:30

Gorewear Spinshift Thermo Bib Tights Men’s

Great design offers excellent comfort levels and really impressive performance on cold and wet long-distance winter rides

£144.99

Sat, Jan 04, 2025 12:45

CyclingMikey, City of London Magistrates (credit – CyclingMikey Youtube)

CyclingMikey named by Daily Mail as one of the “top villains of 2024” – alongside the Post Office, VAR, Oasis, Gregg Wallace… and Paddington Bear

“Does this mean I’m one of the good guys?” the road safety campaigner asked

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 17:43

Magicshine Seemee 50 MAG Smart Magnetic Taillight

Solid, reliable and decently bright rear light that can output white light in a pinch

£26.99

Fri, Jan 03, 2025 09:45

A38 cycle lane, Birmingham (Birmingham Cycle Revolution)

Council takes swipe at “cycling groups using media outlets to curtail consultation” on controversial city centre cycling fines, as cyclists slam “pissy, insulting” response

After Birmingham City Council outlined its plans to ban “dangerous, careless, or inconsiderate” cycling, campaigners branded the “watered down” PSPO a “waste of paper” and the “single stupidest thing” the local authority has proposed

Thu, Jan 02, 2025 18:56

The best-laid schemes of cycling dads: How to get your kids into riding a bike

Modelling, referencing, racing over speed bumps on the school run… Here’s what the parenting books do and don’t tell you about fostering a love of all things two wheels in your children

Wed, Jan 01, 2025 10:30

Chinese bikes are coming and slamming your stem won’t make you faster — 10 things I learnt whilst making 101 cycling videos in 2024

101 videos, £100,000s of bikes, the latest tech and high profile interviews - here's my highlights of 2024

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 16:24

“Not everyone has the option to drive”: Council addresses backlash over controversial cycle lane projects, including row over ‘driveway-blocking wands’ and ‘Britain’s biggest bike lane’

Disgruntled residents launch petition and claim "lives are being severely and adversely impacted" by "construction of extremely expensive and obviously under-utilised cycle paths", but under-fire council insists road changes benefit everyone

Tue, Dec 31, 2024 12:46