The Merida Crossway 300L is a Jack-of-all-trades step-through hybrid, taking you from the weekly commute to weekends out in the countryside. It’s an easy, no-nonsense ride, with suspension and a gear range not found in its rivals.The Crossway 300 L is the low step-through version of the Crossway 300, which we reviewed in 2023. The key differences … Read more
A 77-year-old driver who left a cyclist in a medically induced coma after colliding with him on the A82 has been banned from driving for three years and told he is unlikely to return to the road.At Dumbarton Sheriff Court, Harold Rattray, of Clyde View Court, Bowling, pleaded guilty to driving without due care and … Read more
The Muc-Off Hey Dipstick! has been greatly improved for 2026, with a black finish that now clearly shows sealant levels. It’s still a premium product where the functionality can be emulated by a black zip-tie for almost zero cost, but if you like a bit of workshop bling and have a tenner burning a hole … Read more
It’s wet, it’s miserable, and we’re severely lacking in vitamin D here in the UK (particularly residents of Aberdeen)… but bluer skies are hopefully around the corner, by which time you might be able to head out with any number of these shiny new things without getting soaked. Maybe that’s too optimistic, so we won’t jinx … Read more
The Cycle to Work Alliance has reported signs of “market stabilisation” in the UK’s Cycle to Work sector, with participation holding steady through the final quarter of 2025 despite political scrutiny of the scheme.According to the Alliance’s latest figures, 35,562 Cycle to Work certificates were issued by its members in the final quarter of 2025, … Read more
A London cyclist — fined for riding no-handed by a police officer, who claimed he had contravened the Human Rights Act — says he is glad the charges were dropped, but has been left frustrated that City of London Police have “wasted my time and taxpayers’ money pursuing something so trivial”.Last year, we reported that … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageIf you’re UK-based like us, it’s extremely miserable out there right now… but when it comes to stonking cycling discounts on the internet, things are looking a little brighter at least! Here are some of the best deals we’ve found this week… … Read more
Academics in the US have assessed whether drivers understand cyclists’ communication cues, and looked at the effectiveness of arm signals, head movements, eye contact and road positioning in helping people on bicycles to inform other road users about their intentions.Arm signals were the most effective form of communication, according to the researchers, who also noted, … Read more
At times, it can seem like a never-ending and ever-changing bombardment of rules and regulations in cycling, usually carried out under the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) banner, or locally by its cohort, British Cycling. Do they really have any powers or influence over us – or should we just take them with a pinch of “out of … Read more
There is an old military saying, which has been eagerly adopted by sportspeople the world over: ‘train hard, fight easy’. The idea is, the more extreme you push yourself in preparation for an event, the better your performance will be in the event itself. That’s all very good for athletes themselves, but could the same … Read more
