WL Gore & Associates is set to close its Gorewear cycle and running clothing business after more than 40 years – although Gorewear is a relatively small part of the company’s wider textile business, which employs 12,000 people and has revenue of $4.8 billion (2024).Gore Bike Wear was established way back in 1985 – when it launched the … Read more
Several people have turned down their nomination for Cycling UK’s annual 100 Women in Cycling award following the charity’s decision to exclude trans women and non-binary people from consideration, citing a Supreme Court ruling.The ruling, delivered earlier this year, found that the word ‘sex’, as defined in the Equality Act of 2010, referred to biological sex rather … Read more
The Dynamic Secret Surface Bundle is claimed to “create a high-performance ceramic layer that guarantees long-lasting protection. It shields your bike against water, dirt, salt, (micro) scratches and UV radiation. It keeps your frame and parts in factory fresh condition and makes cleaning much easier!” In my experience it’s been relatively effective at adding an … Read more
Solihull Council has announced plans to upgrade its main segregated cycle lane into the town centre to prevent delivery drivers blocking it.The two-way cycle lane on Blossomfield Road was constructed in 2022 and replaced a narrow painted lane. It is 1.2 miles long and extends past three secondary schools and a college. Council data has shown an increase of 41 … Read more
A council in Ireland is debating implementing a speed limit for cyclists on a 23km greenway off-road path, the calls from local politicians coming in response to reports of a pedestrian being injured in a crash caused by someone on a bike and claims about “speed merchants” and “fellas in Lycra just whipping past”.Cork County Council … Read more
Italian cycle clothing brand Q36.5 is set to move into new territory with the introduction of a pedal and shoe developed with SRM, which “offers the most direct and efficient power transfer on the market”. The new system “reduces pedalling stack height by over 8mm relative to existing systems”, although, despite SRM’s involvement, there’s no … Read more
The Newlane foldable bike helmet now has a Mips version to increase its safety further in certain scenarios. The Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head in a crash. By adding the technology to its existing design, Newlane is “taking urban cycling safety one step further”, according to co-founder Dom Cotton.2025 … Read more
