Shimano has seen its profits more than halve despite a small increase in net sales, as the company continues to be buffeted by the global downturn in the bike industry.In 2025, Shimano recorded net sales of ¥466 billion (£2.23bn), an increase of ¥15bn on 2024. However, when historical currency exchange rates are applied into pounds … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageA new and very speedy bike is a sensational way to start the year and as we approach spring, so I thought it’d be a good idea to round up some of my favourite ‘cheap’ aero road bikes.I’ve tried to stick to bikes … Read more
Serious injuries to cyclists in London are at their highest since records began, according to new data, as the risk of serious injury whilst cycling has also increased.The latest statistics, initially presented privately to a Transport for London safety panel, also show a significant increase in the number of injuries sustained whilst riding hire bikes … Read more
A man described as a “decent individual” has been handed a suspended prison sentence by a judge for driving into cyclist after a road rage argument.Asif Laher, 55, was driving through Bayswater, London in February 2022 in his silver Mercedes when he turned and cut across Wadea Taibi. A verbal altercation ensued, with Laher “aggressively” … Read more
Whether it’s road, gravel or mountain biking, the Tailfin Bar Cage has you covered for handlebar-mounted cargo carry capabilities. It’s a beautifully made and high-quality item which provides a sturdy and secure place to attach bikepacking paraphernalia. It’s certainly not a cheap option, especially if you include the Tailfin-specific Bar Bag and other accessories, however, … Read more
With the specs on offer, the Zipp 303 SW wheelset looks to be an impressive all-rounder, covering everything from road to gravel and anything in between. Things like its rim shape, depth and low weight ensure an aero performance without affecting climbing or sprinting, and the price isn’t astronomical either. Is the tyre pressure monitoring … Read more
That was a bit of an anticlimax really. A day just to knuckle down and grind out the hours without really enjoying it all that much. Even so, the answer to the question, “Can I do a 200km ride every month for a year?” is: yes. Yes, I can. Riders at the start of the … Read more
The future of RideLondon looks all but over with an announcement this afternoon that the cycling festival and sportive are on “indefinite pause” following a strategic review.In a statement published by RideLondon’s organiser London Marathon Events, it was communicated that “the world’s greatest festival of cycling” would not be returning from its hiatus this year, … Read more
A trial in Dublin will allow cyclists to ride through red lights when making a left turn at certain junctions in the city.It has been a rollercoaster few weeks for cyclists in the Irish capital, a judge having made headlines for his court comments calling Dublin bike riders a “nightmare”, before a wild 24 hours … Read more
