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Telegraph accuses cyclists of “waging war on pedestrians” in story on rising pavement collisions – but later backtracks and changes headline

The Telegraph – a newspaper that has built a reputation for being somewhat liberal with the truth when it comes to its reporting about cycling and cyclists in recent years – appears to have backtracked on a headline that originally claimed that cyclists are “waging war on pedestrians”. The article is now titled “Cyclists injuring record … Read more

Unit 1 AURA Mips

The Unit 1 Aura MIPS helmet is a likeable urban helmet with a range of smart features, some of which are more useful than others. It’s pretty comfortable and rated to the highest safety standard there currently is for bike lids.> Buy now: Unit 1 Aura MIPS helmet for £199.90 from Unit 1The Aura MIPS is … Read more

“This is stupid”: Tadej Pogačar dodges bare-arsed spectator and has stickers put on his back during European Championships win

Another week, another long-range Tadej Pogačar destruction of a major bike race — however, it was the behaviour of several roadside spectators that got plenty of people talking online, the world champion seen riding past a ‘fan’ with their backside on full display and others putting stickers on the rainbow jersey.Pogačar added the European road race crown to … Read more

Check out the Chinese bike that Harry Hudson rode to World Champs gold

Britain’s Harry Hudson won the junior men’s road race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championship just over a week ago, and this is his bike built around a frameset from lesser-known Chinese brand Quick Pro – a chunk cheaper than a mainstream alternative.Two Britons won golds at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda: … Read more

Van Rysel VR 50 wheelset

The Van Rysel VR 50 wheelset is a compelling choice for those looking to upgrade to carbon without a large, four-figure price tag. The wheels offer a solid blend of modern features, reputable components, and good performance for the price, making them a strong contender in the value-for-money category.Ride quality and performanceThe ride quality of … Read more

Topeak E-Booster Digital

The Topeak E-Booster Digital is fast, accurate and compact, making inflation effortless. With solid battery life and digital precision, it’s hard to see a future for manual pumps.I was more excited about testing this than just about any other product I can remember, even though I don’t get too many punctures.2025 Topeak E-Booster Digital – … Read more

Castelli has launched the “ultimate winter jacket”, so it claims (and it’ll cost you £360) — plus SRM’s new aero cranks with adjustable lengths, new Canyon gravel wheels, new TUBULAR wheels (yes, really!) + more

If you’re in the stormy UK like us this weekend, maybe you’re best off just reading stuff about cycling rather than heading out (or ride indoors, and take advantage of Zwift’s birthday sale to upgrade your set-up for next time)… so, until nasty Storm Amy calms down a bit, here are some of the coolest new cycling things … Read more

‘Emergency’ World Naked Bike Ride planned for US city of Portland in response to Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and claims of “violent riots” around immigration row

A group calling itself World Naked Bike Ride Portland plans to ride in protest at the Trump administration’s announcement that it is sending 200 federalised National Guard troops to “protect” its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in the American city.  World Naked Bike Ride Portland, an offshoot of the official World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) group that organises clothes-optional … Read more