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Velocio Women’s Luxe Bib Short

The Velocio Women’s Luxe Bib Short lives up to the name: a gorgeous, high-end pair of cycling shorts that will keep you comfortable on long days in the saddle. They use a cross-over design at the rear to create an easy-pee solution, although it can be pretty tricky to use. They’re not cheap, either – … Read more

“My dad dropped a mallet on my SL8…”: But can it be fixed?; Cyclists question The Guardian’s “summer cycling essentials” piece; Charlie Tanfield falls short of Ganna’s Hour Record, but Will Bjergfelt sets new C5 record + more on the live blog

“This is pure gaslighting”: Councillor claims bikes are being treated “like children’s toys” after decision to turn popular bike route into “anti-cycling death trap”

A Dublin councillor has accused the city council of “pure gaslighting” and treating cycling “like a child’s toy” after flood alleviation works shut down a busy section of the S2S Dublin Bay cycle route, forcing riders into what he describes as an “anti-cycling death trap”.The northern section of the route, which links to the Clontarf … Read more

Mr Loophole accuses CyclingMikey of “using his bike as a weapon” after safety campaigner’s bike run over by motorist

Nick Freeman, the lawyer famous for obtaining not guilty verdicts for celebrities charged with driving offences, has claimed that CyclingMikey may be guilty of dangerous cycling after the road safety campaigner’s e-bike was run over by a motorist in west London last weekend.The footage of the incident — filmed by and featuring CyclingMikey, real name … Read more

Council pays out £85,000 to cyclists and pedestrians injured by crashes and trips caused by “hated” cycle lane

Middlesbrough Council has paid out more than £85,000 in compensation to people injured on Linthorpe Road’s long-derided cycle lane, new figures have revealed — the latest twist in one of the UK’s most protracted and politically charged active travel sagas, just weeks before the scheme is finally ripped out.According to a Freedom of Information request … Read more

“Why can’t they use the roads?” Tory councillor questions why disabled cyclists can’t push their bikes and asks, “How common is this condition?” during ‘No Cycling’ row; 20mph limits don’t slow cars; Chain trauma; Pidcock on Vuelta + more on the live blog

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Irish farmers claim new cycle lane means road too narrow for combine harvesters, as local group angry at “North Korean-style project”

The latest cycling infrastructure project to attract ire from sections of the local community comes from Kildare in Ireland where farmers have claimed construction on a new 3.5km route means they are having to make diversions on their combines as the road is now too narrow.Kildare County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland are investing €1.6m to … Read more

Optimize Graphene Chain Wax

Optimize Graphene Chain Wax is a high-performance drip wax aimed at riders seeking top-tier, low-friction efficiency. Its well-designed bottle makes application straightforward, and its longevity claims are among the few that hold up in real-world use. However, with a price tag of over £50 for just 100ml and only marginal gains over Optimize’s standard Graphene … Read more

“It’s disappointing the PB is worth more than stopping”: Cyclist broke arm when Parkrunner cut into cycle lane and caused crash, two weeks after organisers apologised for runners’ “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians

A cyclist says she suffered a broken arm after a Parkrun participant cut into a cycle lane and knocked her off her bike during Saturday’s Swansea Bay run, the incident coming just two weeks after the volunteer-run event’s organisers apologised for participants directing “abusive language” at cyclists and pedestrians and “barging” a female rider on her way to … Read more