British Cycling loses 11,000 members, but governing body insists 2024/5 still a “positive year” with first financial surplus in five years

British Cycling membership has decreased by over 8% this year, but the governing body believes that it has “started to cultivate seeds of growth” as it has its first financial surplus in five years. The Federation published its annual report and financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2025, which revealed that membership numbers had fallen from 128,663 to 117,475. However, it … Read more

Velocio Men Luxe Merino Long Sleeve jersey

The Velocio Men Luxe Merino Long Sleeve jersey takes a timeless material and gives it a modern, performance-focused twist. After weeks of riding from September into November, this quickly became my new favourite autumn jersey –it’s comfortable, versatile and refined in all the right ways.> Buy now: Velocio Men Luxe Merino Long Sleeve jersey for £171 from VelocioThere’s a reason merino wool … Read more

Should all cyclists require a ‘bike handling licence’ to race? Retired pro calls for proficiency test and “crash course” to ride in peloton, as Tom Dumoulin says protective clothing should be “normalised”

Earlier this year, the UCI announced its somewhat controversial plans to introduce a raft of equipment changes designed to make professional cycling safer, including restricted gearing, wider handlebars, new rim height and fork width limits, and the banning of time trial helmets in road races.And now, retired Dutch pros Tom Dumoulin and Stef Clement have … Read more

Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds

The majority of Limerick’s protected cycle lane schemes do not impede ambulance drivers and have, in some cases, enhanced accessibility for emergency services in the Irish city, a new report has found.Earlier this week, members of the Metropolitan District of Limerick were briefed on a new report assessing the city’s active travel infrastructure, the first … Read more

Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 Jacket

In its latest iteration, the Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 uses a brand new fabric from Polartec to deliver a carefully calibrated blend of protection from wind and water while giving noticeably more breathability than most competitor tops. I found that it requires a little experimentation to get the hang of how best to layer it … Read more