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Check out the craziest bike you’ll see this week, alien-themed clothing from Assos, Pogacar’s Colnago that’s up for auction + more

It’s time for our tech round-up, this week featuring all the hottest new stuff from Assos, SunGod, Santini, Vittoria... and Lego

Sat, May 09, 2026 12:00

Bizarre sprint crash goes viral online… but what caused it?; Komoot backlash over ChatGPT app; Tadej Pogačar cold-called by Radio 1; Opening Weekend excitement (can MvdP defy the history books?) + more on the live blog

There's a strange warm yellow thing and the skies are blue... Dan Alexander is kicking off the Wednesday live blog and doesn't have a clue what's going on, but assumes it will be cold and raining again soon...

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 09:03

Komoot launches ChatGPT app to provide instant AI-powered route planning via “natural language prompts”

Outdoor navigation platform Komoot has unveiled new ChatGPT integration that lets you discover tailored routes using simple text prompts, and send them straight to the Komoot app

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 14:49

Protective cycling skinsuit inspired by MotoGP armour hits Kickstarter to “transform the future of cycling safety”, plus new BMC and Cannondale TT bikes spotted

All the new bike tech that got our attention this week, including stuff from BMC, Cannondale, Komoot, Kickstarter, JetBlack, Strava and more

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 12:00

“Totally blindsided”: Cuts and job losses expected at Komoot after route planning app bought by Italian tech firm infamous for mass layoffs

Komoot employees say they have been “blindsided” by Bending Spoons’ purchase, which comes after the brand introduced a new premium subscription for users to send routes to bike computers

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 15:42

New Komoot users now must buy £4.99 monthly subscription to send routes to cycling computers

Users who have already purchased or unlocked specific Komoot map products, such as single regions or region bundles, will still be able to plot routes and sync them to devices as before — new users now needing to subscribe for the functionality

Mon, Mar 10, 2025 13:13

Get fit with these new Zwift-compatible indoor trainers from Decathlon (and the prices look very reasonable) – plus tech news from Giant, Rapha, Wilier, Komoot + more

Check out the pros’ coolest new paint jobs, Insta360’s Garmin integration, and “one of the safest urban helmets available”

Sat, Jan 06, 2024 12:00

Would you wear an inflatable bike helmet? Plus SRAM Red sneak peek + new shift button, a base layer designed for riding over 30mph, Brompton x Bear Grylls + more

Check out loads of new stuff from Trek, Suplest, Chrome Industries, Rouvy…

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 11:00

Cycling goes high street again with Zara’s latest ‘strappy cycling culottes’, the “ultimate bike storage cover”? Beatles-inspired cycling kit and much more

Take a look at the most interesting tech news in this fashion-filled edition of tech of the week in a while

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 11:00

Komoot introduces new Discover features and an updated map interface

The new features allow users to filter routes based on surface type, distance and elevation

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 14:01