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SRAM wins legal challenge to suspend “harmful” gear restriction trial – but UCI hits back by claiming “riders’ safety does not appear to be a shared objective”

The UCI’s plan to test out controversial new rules on gear restrictions at next week’s Tour of Guangxi in China appears to be in jeopardy, after SRAM’s legal challenge against the “fundamentally unfair” policy was upheld by the Belgian Competition Authority, who have ordered cycling’s governing body to suspend the proposed trial with immediate effect.The … Read more

“The only self-balancing bike” is here to give your child the earliest possible start on two wheels

If you have an inkling that you might be the parent of the next Pogacar or Vos and want to start nurturing that talent ASAP, the specialist lightweight kids bike brand woom might have just the solution for you and your little’un. The woom Wow, said to be “the only self-balancing bike”, helps your child to … Read more

Pashley’s new Skyline mini velo aims to put a smile on your face (and fit in your hallway)

The latest new bike from Britain’s Pashley is a small-wheeled mini velo called the Skyline that’s “designed for day-to-day riding across multiple surfaces including road, parks and light gravel” and is made in Stratford-upon-Avon from Reynolds steel tubing. It’s available in three very different guises, starting at £1,795.2025 Pashley Skyline drop bar portrait (Image Credit: Pashley)The … Read more

Genesis Croix De Fer 30

The Genesis Croix De Fer 30 is built for gravel adventures. It’s not intended to be fast, but it’s very capable, tough enough to take on plenty of abuse, and makes the most of that lovely steel ride feel. It’s versatile too – you can use it on the road or away from it, as … Read more

Sinewave Beacon 2 Dynamo Light

Met Trenta Mips

The Met Trenta Mips is an excellent helmet that combines comfort, ventilation, and style. The low-profile fit looks good and it’s easy to adjust, and the balance between aerodynamics and cooling makes it a versatile choice for everything from fast group rides to long climbs in the heat.To achieve this balance between aerodynamics and ventilation, the … Read more

Do you have a bit of road you just hate? An attempt to explain this unusual phenomenon

Does every cyclist have sections of road they just hate? I do. Not loads, but some. Here’s why.Just to be clear up front, we’re not talking about roads that are really busy and dangerous, or even ones that are super-steep here. It goes without saying that most of us would prefer not to be negotiating nose-to-tail … Read more

Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump

The Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump is very concisely named, as least once you get past the bit that sounds like an intergalactic android and into the descriptors. It is indeed electric, tiny, and a bike pump. And those things are good. Mission complete.> Buy now: Coospo X1 Electric Tiny Bike Pump for £55.43 … Read more

“Cyclists are not the problem”: Plan to ban all bikes from city centre due to safety concerns about delivery riders on illegal e-motorbikes slammed – but locals say “anyone with common decency would get off and push!” + more on the live blog

Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra insoles

I tested the Sidas Custom Bike Pro Ultra Insoles as I thought they might just be the answer to my dreams. Have they been? The short answer is ‘Hell, yes!’ And while I’ll try to keep the level of enthusiasm under control, these mouldable insoles really are everything I was hoping they’d be. And while … Read more