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Would you spend £1,000 on this specialist part from Muc-Off? Plus all of the week’s top tech from Colnago, Wahoo, Rapha, Jack Wolfskin, MAAP & more

We have a whole bunch of cool cycle clothing to tell you about from Rapha, MAAP and Jack Wolfskin, and news of a very pretty Colnago, but we’re starting this week with a specialist part from Muc-Off that’s been used at the highest level by the likes of Ineos Grenadiers… Muc-Off launches £1,000 oversized pulley wheel systemMuc-Off’s … Read more

Dawn To Dusk Bear Hug Mount

The Dawn To Dusk Bear Hug Mount is a quick and effective way to add another bottle cage to your bike. With two strap lengths and a flexible design it’ll fit most places on your bike.You can never have enough of a good thing. Like bottle cage mounts. Especially when you head off bikepacking with … Read more

Cyclist sustains serious injuries after council fails to remove fallen tree from bike path

A cyclist in Lincolnshire has sustained serious injuries after the council failed to remove a tree that had fallen onto a bike path.An official from Lincoln City Council admitted that “In hindsight, [the tree] should have been removed as soon as possible” after the local authority had been made aware of the problem, reports the … Read more

E-bikes finally coming to London’s Santander Cycles Hire Scheme

E-bikes are finally coming to London’s Santander Cycles bike hire scheme – almost nine years after former Mayor Boris Johnson first announced plans to trial such a scheme in hillier parts of the capital.> ‘Boris e-Bikes’ set to be trialled in North LondonWhile dockless e-bike schemes have operated in some boroughs since Lime launched in … Read more

One in three cyclists still feel unsafe on British roads despite Highway Code changes, according to new survey

A new survey has revealed that one in three cyclists feel unsafe on UK roads despite changes to the Highway Code aimed at protecting vulnerable road users coming into force last January, with the insurer that commissioned the poll calling on the government to step up communication of the new rules to all road users.Cycleplan sent … Read more

Endura Women’s FS260-Pro Bibshort DS

The updated Endura Women’s FS260-Pro Bibshort DS feature a zipless drop seat feature and beautiful colour options, but the new design alters the fit of the previous shorts, making them looser – and the overall quality isn’t quite what it used to be.Made of recycled polyester (20%), elastane (30%) and nylon (50%), the shorts offer … Read more

Bike industry bashing special! The lack of standardisation and limited options for larger riders discussed on the road.cc Podcast

The latest episode of the road.cc Podcast puts the bicycle industry under the magnifying glass as we look at the lack of standardisation when it comes to components, accessories and even clothing, as well as discussing what can be done to encourage larger would-be riders, who often feel daunted and disheartened at the lack of … Read more

Mountain Bike Icons – the Ned Overend story

London Edinburgh London cyclist breaks bike, builds up new one, finishes anyway; Dan Bigham attempting Hour record next week; Mads ‘Picasso’ Pedersen; Mayor of Okehampton talks cycling; Ride with Pidcock (on Zwift, in a heatwave); + more on the live blog

Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Seatpost

The Ergon CF Allroad Pro Carbon Seatpost is a clever way of giving your bum an upgrade in comfort over rough surfaces, and with less of weight/cost penalties of some alternatives. That’s not to say it’s cheap, but if you’d like a bit more compliance on your gravel or road bike then it’s worth considering… … Read more