Road rage driver arrested and BMW confiscated after tailgating pro cyclists in bike lane, throwing objects, and ‘threatening to kill’ riders… for squirting water at car

A Californian motorist at the centre of a viral clip showing him harassing cyclists riding in a bike lane, forcing one onto the pavement, before throwing objects at them, has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, while his BMW has been confiscated.Last weekend, US professional cyclist Luke Fetzer was … Read more

Prestacycle TorqRatchet Elite Lite – 2~12Nm

The Prestacycle TorqRatchet Elite Lite is a slightly smaller, lighter and more capable update of the old Elite. Coming in a well-presented wallet with twelve bits, it’s an easily pocketable multitool that will make sure you never overtighten your fastenings. It’s not the cheapest, though.The 2-12Nm range (up from 2-10Nm on the old, weirdly hard … Read more

Take me to your leader: Limar’s Air Atlas UAP helmet is giving us alien vibes… plus Storck unveils 5.3kg off-the-shelf disc brake road bikes + more tech from Pirelli, Scicon, HJC, Kickstarter

Things are really starting to get busy in the cycling world with ever more products hitting the shelves as the shops prepare for summer, and this week we’re telling you about Pirelli’s “fastest and most aerodynamic road tyre ever”, a saddlebag with an integrated rear light, and Chris Froome’s involvement with an AI training app, … Read more

“The most annoying thing is it wasn’t on video”: Tom Pidcock admits he “lost a life” after “ninja” 60kph crash “off a mountain road” into ravine forces him to quit Volta a Catalunya

Tom Pidcock has styled himself as the peloton’s resident “ninja crasher”, after the British star misjudged a corner and plunged down a ravine at 60kph, unbeknownst to his team, during stage five of the Volta a Catalunya, a crash that has forced him to quit the week-long stage race with an injured knee.Pidcock, who was … Read more

Dear bike industry: Give us more small travel, full-power e-MTBs please!

Electric mountain bikes are wonderful things that make the hard parts easier, while packing much more of the good stuff in. However, many suffer from a few drawbacks that distinctly differentiate them from a ride a regular mountain bike offers – they’re not nearly as lively or engaging to ride, regardless of how ‘light’ they … Read more

N+ Bikes launches limited edition Mercedes-AMG e-bikes – plus Taipei Cycle Show highlights, Beryl hits Canterbury + more

It’s a mostly techy edition of our weekly e-bike round-up this time, featuring some e-bike goodness from Taipei and some rather luxurious limited edition bikes with Mercedes livery…E-bikes at Taipei International Cycle Show Navee e-bike (Image Credit: Navee) All eyes are on Taipei. The Taiwanese city is currently hosting the Taipei International Cycle Show, Asia’s … Read more