“If you did make a mistake or crash, there were no injuries or warning shots. It was a dangerous place to film a project”: Gee Atherton on recent Ridgeline VII film and the HUGE risk of crashing

Gee Atherton already has two rainbow jerseys hanging in his house, scored from his two world downhill titles, and there’s a whole lot more racing bling stashed in there too, such has been his illustrious gravity-defying racing career. However, he’s recently become better known for his riding films, where he attempts lines that we mere … Read more

£108m active travel boost to “change how people move every day” and bring “healthier lives and lower costs” says Chris Boardman

More than £100 million in government funding has been confirmed to support cycle training, school walking initiatives and community programmes aimed at boosting active travel across England.The three-year package, announced by Active Travel England, will fund a range of initiatives designed to help people of all ages gain skills and confidence to walk, wheel and … Read more

Exposure Trace Mk3

The Exposure Trace Mk3 is a compact, beautifully made front light designed to get you seen rather than to turn night into day. With output now up to 125 lumens, USB-C charging and Exposure’s trademark aluminium construction, it does its job extremely well. It does have a few minor quirks that are worth understanding before … Read more

Merida eSpresso 300 SE EQ 418Wh

The Merida eSpresso 300 SE EQ is a solid offering, though not really a budget one. The frame may lack thrills and the potential for enormous speed, but it offers a comfortable and practical everyday ride. You also get the benefits of reliable gears, a mid-mounted motor and an uncomplicated control system, plus plenty of … Read more

“This cyclist got triggered”: Driving instructor questions “entitled cyclists” after close pass towards oncoming riders – but standards agency says overtake would be “no issue” during test

A cyclist has questioned the “terrible habits” being taught by driving instructors, after one posted a clip of himself close passing a person on a bike on a climb, “triggering” an oncoming rider, in which he questioned the attitudes of “entitled cyclists” on the roads.The manoeuvre was reported by the cyclist to the Driver and … Read more

‘Drunk’ spectators jump on team car roof, try to steal bike, and punch window during race, as Visma-Lease a Bike say left staff “shaken” by “aggressive” incident

Visma-Lease a Bike team boss Richard Plugge says his staff have been left “shaken” after two seemingly intoxicated spectators attacked their team car during yesterday’s stage of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali, punching the window and attempting to steal a bike from the roof rack.However, according to reports emerging from Italy, eyewitnesses have claimed … Read more