“Re-writing the gold standard of what high-performance cycling gear can do”: Castelli unveils first clothing made with Polartec’s “revolutionary” AirCore fabric

Castelli has released a new Perfetto RoS 3 jacket that it claims “revolutionises breathable protection” thanks to an entirely new fabric – free from PFAS-based chemicals – developed with Polartec. This AirCore fabric is exclusive to Castelli and its stablemate Sportful in the cycling world, although the developers believe it will have a huge impact … Read more

Rudy Project releases new “single-material” helmet to boost sustainability, with an accessible £59 price tag

Rudy Project has launched the Sinergy, a new “single-material” helmet that brings sustainability, affordability and versatility to its line-up. Made with over 60% recyclable materials, the Sinergy is said to suit every riding style and weighs 250g (size S/M) and is priced at £59.2025 Rudy Project Sinergy helmet lifestyle (Image Credit: Rudy Project)Like most things, … Read more

Cyclists slam “secret” move to scrap all cycling safety features from plan to improve “horrendously dangerous” junction, as campaigners call council’s excuse about lack of funding “nonsense”

Cyclists, campaigners and politicians have reacted with anger and frustration after the cycling elements of a plan to boost safety at a notoriously dangerous junction were suddenly entirely dropped by the council.While Norfolk County Council has blamed “rising costs and limited funding” for the removal of cycling safety improvements from the plan for the Dereham Road-Larkman … Read more

French ultra-endurance cyclist arrested for ‘illegally crossing Russian border’ at end of 18,000km Eurasian cycling world record attempt

A French ultra-endurance cyclist attempting to break the world record for the fastest crossing of Eurasia by bicycle has reportedly been arrested in Russia accused of an illegal border crossing.Sofiane Sehili described it as “heartbreaking” last week when his final 400km stretch to Vladivostok, the Russian port city on the far eastern Pacific tip of Asia, … Read more

Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #7

September, and after leaving it until squeaky bum time last month I thought I’d get the seventh ride of the series in bright and early, on the first weekend of September. The Tour of Britain was coming to the Tumble, and that seemed like as good an opportunity as any for a day out. Dave RRtY … Read more

Cyclist who fractured pedestrian’s skull while riding laps of Regent’s Park fined £500 over group ride collision on wrong side of crossing

A cyclist who rode on the wrong side of a pedestrian crossing during a group ride in Regent’s Park — hitting a woman and fracturing her skull — has been fined £500 and ordered to pay £2,500 compensation after admitting riding without due care and attention.Matthew Thornley was riding laps of the London park, a popular destination for … Read more

“People do it for a reason, it’s horrible what’s happening”: Jonas Vingegaard defends Vuelta’s pro-Palestine protests, after latest crash caused by demonstration

Jonas Vingegaard has spoken about the protests that have punctuated the first two weeks of this year’s Vuelta a España, the race leader and two-time Tour de France winner suggesting the pro-Palestine protesters are “just desperate to be heard” and “do it for a reason”.Movistar rider Javier Romo crashed during yesterday’s 15th stage after a man waving a Palestinian … Read more