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“We respect the public’s right to protest”: British Cycling addresses Extinction Rebellion protest over Shell deal

British Cycling says it “respects the public’s right to protest” but insists the partnership with Shell will bring “benefits” after Extinction Rebellion activists scaled the National Cycling Centre in Manchester and displayed banners criticising the governing body’s deal with the oil and gas giants.Dani Every — British Cycling’s Acting CEO who stepped in after Brian Facer walked … Read more

How much?! It’s now revealed council spent £10,000 on “embarrassing” obstacle-packed cycle lane

A cycle lane branded an “embarassment” and a “total waste” of time, effort and money by a cycling campaign group cost the council £9,195, it has today been revealed.So eye-catchingly problematic is the infrastructure that it even attracted national newspaper coverage, the Independent and Daily Mail today publishing the figures Worcestershire County Council spent on it.Back … Read more

HJC Calido Plus Urban Cycling Helmet

The HJC Calido Plus is a good quality urban cycling helmet, and its removable visor can help glasses-wearers, but there were some issues that undermine the high price tag and prevent it competing with the best cycling helmets on the market.> Buy now: HJC Calido Plus for £103.99 from BikesterVisorAs a cyclist who wears glasses all … Read more

Is Shimano developing an automatic suspension adjustment system?

Footballers who cycle XI — the Premier League stars who love life on two wheels

Plenty of footballers love life on two wheels, whether it’s to up their matchday fitness or simply to get around… so we thought it was about time we dusted off the tactics board and brought you the updated line-up of football stars (and some less befitting of the title) past and present who would make our ‘footballers who cycle XI’.From big … Read more

Dear bike tech brands who insist on crazy proprietary chargers and cables: here’s a better solution

Makers of bike gadgets, listen up. We need to talk.Now, if your gadget charges with one of the standard versions of USB, you can tune out. Go back to working on the next generation gizmo that monitors blood adrenaline so our Garmin bike computers can provide evidence that we really were terrified when that cabbie … Read more

Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss Ready T2/T5

The Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 is a superb tyre that is grippy, fast and easy to set up on tubeless rims. The tan walls also look great. It looks a strong contender to make our best road bike tyres buyer’s guide.The Specialized S-Works Turbo 2BR 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 is the second in the hierarchy of … Read more

“He pays road tax, you don’t”: Motorists – and Ashley Neal – blast Jeremy Vine for black cab close pass video; Extinction Rebellion’s British Cycling protest’s mixed response; Local letter with a difference; Pidcock’s Worlds doubts + more on the live blog

Peddle launches its first four e-bikes

Sum-thing cool! Five cool things coming soon from Argon 18, Exposure, Gore, Universal Colours and Knog

This weeks five cool things for autumnal rides include Argon 18’s Sum “aero and lightweight” road bike, a daytime running light from Exposure, a budget-friendly light twin pack from Knog, a funky long-sleeve jersey from Universal Colours and 3/4 bib tights from Gore. You just need to put your shoes and helmet (if you’re a helmet wearer) on and you’re ready … Read more