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“No place on our roads and pavements,” says government as number of illegal bikes seized by police soars by 83%
High-speed illegal bikes endanger pedestrians and motorists and have no place on the UK’s roads and pavements, the Labour government has said, after new data revealed that the number of e-bikes seized by police officers soared by 83 per cent this year.According to new data supplied by 31 police forces across the UK, 7,049 bikes … Read more
I cannot wheelie. I cannot ride with no hands. I am s**t at bikes.
I’ve never been able to wheelie, and I’ve never been able to ride hands-free with any confidence for any length of time either. These are the metrics I will always use to measure myself as a cyclist. I am my own harshest critic.I should be at peace with my cycling resumé. I can ride road, … Read more
“We have to look at helmets”: Riders’ union president calls for “major upgrade” on helmet safety standards after Finlay Tarling killed by van driver on race route – but admits “closing every single road is difficult”
Following Finlay Tarling’s tragic death in a collision with a van driver at the Volta a Portugal on Friday, the president of the riders’ union has called for more stringent safety measures concerning race traffic management and helmets, but admits that “closing every single road and driveway is difficult”.19-year-old Tarling, riding for the NSN development … Read more
Engineer, sustainability expert, and former racer Pete Bonfield confirmed as new British Cycling CEO
Professor Pete Bonfield, a materials engineer who currently serves as the vice-chancellor and president of the University of Westminster, will take over as the new chief executive of British Cycling in November, the governing body confirmed on Monday.Bonfield replaces Jon Dutton as British Cycling’s CEO, after Dutton took up the same position at the British … Read more
Van Rysel Kware Category 3 cycling glasses
The Van Rysel Kware Category 3 cycling glasses are keenly priced, perform well and look quite pro. The contact points could be grippier, but they’re lightweight and offer lens clarity that is the equal of sunglasses more than twice the price. We’ve tested a couple of other models from Decathlon’s Van Rysel range of eyewear … Read more
Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2
I’ve always found Endurace road bikes efficient to ride, and that hasn’t changed with the latest incarnation. In fact, thanks to the new aero design of the Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2, it’s the most efficient yet. The downside though is that Canyon still hasn’t managed to make the Endurace a fun and captivating … Read more
Santini Aero Race CC Short Sleeve Jersey
The Santini Aero Race CC Unisex Short Sleeve Jersey is a brilliant choice for speedy summer riding and racing. In addition to being cool and well-fitting overall, it’s competitively priced. Considering its low environmental impact, that’s all very welcome.Features and fitThe most notable thing about the Santini Aero Race jersey is its material. Santini says … Read more
Enduro Bearings MAXhit BSA bottom bracket
The bottom bracket may be the least interesting thing on your bike, but you’ll need to replace it at some point. Enduro Bearings’ MAXhit BSA Bottom Bracket may well be the last you’ll ever buy. Thanks to its fit-and-forget durability, extra seals included in the packet, and a very comprehensive lifetime warranty, I wouldn’t look … Read more