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Merida officially unveils the Mission, a new gravel race and multi surface bike with integrated downtube storage
With Matej Mohorič providing all the confirmation we needed that Merida was to release a new gravel race bike after he piloted it to a third-place finish at the Gravel World Championships, the German brand has now officially unveiled the Mission, designed to provide a ‘fast and responsive ride on pretty much any surface’. Sitting between its Scultura … Read more
Lezyne recalls Pressure Over Drive pumps after report of canister “forcefully” ejecting from its base, causing “serious injuries” to the face of a user
American bicycle accessories maker Lezyne has issued a voluntary recall of its Pressure Over Drive and Digital Pressure Over Drive floor pumps made from 2016 to 2021 after a report that a pressurised canister “forcefully” ejected from the base. It goes without saying that Lezyne warns this could pose “a serious risk of injury to the … Read more
Egan Bernal’s yellow Tour de France-winning bike reportedly stolen in Colombia
The bike raced by Egan Bernal as he became the first, and so far only, Colombian to win the Tour de France has allegedly been stolen, the Ineos Grenadiers rider reported on social media.The special yellow Pinarello Dogma F12, ridden by Bernal on the Champs-Élysées during the final stage of the 2019 Tour, has been … Read more
Scott unveils stealthy Fastlane – an e-road bike that hides its watts in plain sight
Scott has launched its all-new Fastlane range of road bikes with subtle electrical assistance from a TQ HPR40 drive unit to give you a boost when the going gets tough. The bikes are built around an 865g (claimed) frame that shares a geometry with Scott’s non-electric Addict, with prices starting at £6,399.2026 Scott Fastlane outdoor … Read more
Cycling apparel pioneer Gore to close Gorewear clothing division after 40 years
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 winners of Cycling UK 100 Women in Cycling prize decline award due to exclusion of trans women
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
Dynamic Secret Surface Bundle
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