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Westminster rakes in £300,000 in e-bike fines… and wants even more; crazy curvy-framed e-bike hits Kickstarter; Aventon launches super-fast charger and LTD edition e-MTB + more

Hooray, it’s Friday! And we’re here to slide you into your weekend with the biggest news from the world of e-bikes, including Westminster Council’s astonishing e-bike fine stats, new things from Aventon, a mind-boggling bike frame on Kickstarter, plus more.Westminster collects £300,000 in e-bike fines, and is nowhere near done Westminster City Council staff removing … Read more

50mm tyres, short cranks, tried & tested fuelling: The bike, equipment and nutrition I used for the UCI World Gravel Championships

When the opportunity came to compete in the UCI Gravel World Championships, I started researching the course and surrounding area to work out which bike, equipment, and nutrition would be best suited to the event. Having completed the race and finished 18th in my age category, I can now look back at what worked, what … Read more

“More like motorcycles than bikes”: Tour de France course designer Thierry Gouvenou says increasing rider speeds make race safety “significantly harder” for organisers

The course designer of the Tour de France says that “no race organiser can ever guarantee that an incident will not occur during their event” and that rider behaviour means racing looks “more like motorcycles than bikes” on descents.Thierry Gouvenou said: “Races have evolved – the riders are moving much faster, which makes it significantly … Read more

GripGrab PACR Bib Shorts review – a super comfortable pad for the price tag

The GripGrab PACR Bib Shorts sport a premium level Elastic Interface chamois at a below premium price level. As a result, these shorts punch well above their weight – though they are not quite in the same league as the best I’ve had the pleasure of trying.I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing quite a few … Read more

“He wants bikes in traffic lanes. Give him what he wants”: Cyclists urged to “slow every street down to bicycle speed” and ride in middle of lane amid premier’s war on cycle paths + more on the live blog

Nigel Farage claims every bike theft will be prosecuted under Reform UK – months after ridiculing “north London cycling classes”

Nigel Farage may have a lot on his plate this week, after some of his Reform councillors were filmed by an ITV undercover reporter using violent racist and sexist language, prompting criticism of his party’s vetting procedures. But it seems he’s still found time to pontificate about bike theft in London.Footage was recently shared on … Read more

Scott chases comfort and practicality with new E-Ville full-suspension commuter bike

Pop to the shops, take the scenic route home, or venture onto a gravel trail just because you can – Scott’s all-new electric E-Ville range aims to make urban riding more comfortable, more practical, and a whole lot more appealing. E-Ville is a full-suspension, low step-through urban e-bike that’s designed for recreational riding as well … Read more

“Everyone’s got the belief they’re going to win”: Did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really change how his rivals raced this autumn?

It may have been grey and drizzly in Bergamo on Saturday morning, but one hitherto ever-present cloud was not, for once, hanging over the Il Lombardia peloton. As the riders lined up on the Viale Roma, standing together in protest at the safety failures which have permeated their autumn campaign, one figure was noticeably missing.For … Read more

After a tumultuous qualifying run-up, here’s how I conquered the brutal 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia

My journey to Western Australia was almost as turbulent as the course profile itself. After crashing during practice at a UCI qualifier in Sardinia back in April and being taken to hospital by ambulance, I decided to give qualification another shot at The Gralloch, eventually securing the final qualifying spot despite a major mechanical. I … Read more

British Cycling still suffering from “toxic” culture, new rider and staff survey reveals

Nine years on from the UK Sport-commissioned review which urged British Cycling to address its “culture of fear”, a new rider and staff survey has revealed that a “toxic” environment persists within Great Britain’s cycling team.According to the Times, a recent confidential independent culture survey, funded by UK Sport and conducted by the Happiness Index, … Read more