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SRAM launches legal action against UCI over “fundamentally unfair” gear restriction trial, accusing governing body of inflicting “reputational harm” and “stifling innovation” – without “any safety justification”

SRAM has launched legal proceedings against the UCI over the governing body’s proposed gear restriction regulations, which the component manufacturer says will unfairly impact and penalise the brand’s riders and teams, without increasing safety during races.The complaint, targeting the maximum gearing rule set to be trialled at next month’s Tour of Guangxi, was filed with … Read more

No plans to force Isle of Man cyclists to wear helmets, insists minister – three months after calls to ban bikes from “perilous” Mountain Road rejected

You know the year is flying in when it’s already time for the Isle of Man parliament’s quarterly debate about cyclists and the law (that’s a joke, just in case your local MP gets any ideas).Because, just three months after the island’s infrastructure minister was forced to insist that there are currently “no plans” to … Read more

Topeak Babyseat II & Babyseat II Rack (Disc)

The Topeak Babyseat II is a well-priced, no-nonsense child seat that offers good protection, comfort, and suspension for a child using it. It’s stable, easy to use, and offers some clever design touches. While it’s a bit bigger and heavier than some other seats, the added suspension and quick-release rack system more than make up … Read more

The Tour de France makes the far right less popular

For those of you concerned about the recent rise of Reform UK and Nigel Farage, it may be worthwhile paying close attention to the route of the 2027 Tour de France’s British Grand Départ when it’s unveiled late next year.Because, according to a new academic study published this week, hosting cycling’s biggest race can help … Read more

The REAL ultimate commuting checklist for cyclists

For many years I have been a bike commuter – so when I heard that the road.cc team had come up with an ultimate commuting checklist for cycling to work, and that didn’t involve me, I figured I had to stick my oar in. Because what you really need is not a carefully curated list from a … Read more