CamelBak is completely overhauling its range for 2027 – here’s why the legendary hydration solution specialist is returning to its performance roots

One thing that distinguishes truly iconic brands is when their name becomes synonymous with their product type. Think Hoover for vacuum cleaner (at least before Dyson came along), or Tarmac for asphalt, or Biro for ballpoint pen.In cycling, we have a similar phenomenon. For some people, Brompton can simply mean ‘folding bike’, a ‘Garmin’ could … Read more

New police “safety patrol” to stop speeding cyclists on shared path… but only when they’re “clearly exceeding” 15mph speed limit

Cambridgeshire Police are to begin stopping cyclists riding faster than 15mph along a shared use path as part of an ongoing series of safety measures.In the summer of 2025, Cambridgeshire County Council announced it would introduce a 15mph speed limit along the ‘maintenance path’ which runs parallel to the county’s Guided Busway network. Cambridgeshire Live … Read more

Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Bib Shorts

The Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Bib Shorts are designed for days when it’s too warm for bib tights and too cold for shorts. The Italian brand’s pro team wanted something for early season racing in northern Europe, citing the Paris Roubaix in particular as an event where being warm enough can make a big difference in … Read more

“We have to look at helmets”: Riders’ union president calls for “major upgrade” on helmet safety standards after Finlay Tarling killed by van driver on race route – but admits “closing every single road is difficult”

Following Finlay Tarling’s tragic death in a collision with a van driver at the Volta a Portugal on Friday, the president of the riders’ union has called for more stringent safety measures concerning race traffic management and helmets, but admits that “closing every single road and driveway is difficult”.19-year-old Tarling, riding for the NSN development … Read more

Van Rysel Kware Category 3 cycling glasses

The Van Rysel Kware Category 3 cycling glasses are keenly priced, perform well and look quite pro. The contact points could be grippier, but they’re lightweight and offer lens clarity that is the equal of sunglasses more than twice the price.  We’ve tested a couple of other models from Decathlon’s Van Rysel range of eyewear … Read more