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Respected climate scientist killed in hit-and-run with driver: Tributes paid to US professor whose work “equipped scientists with the tools to make more accurate climate predictions”

A leading oceanographer whose work enabled scientists to better predict the effects of climate change has died after being struck by a driver who fled the scene.Francois Primeau was cycling through a junction in Orange County, California on Friday evening when he was “struck by a vehicle”. Despite efforts being made to save his life, … Read more

You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes

Shimano has added hydraulic 9-speed levers to its CUES series, designed to “be offered at a more affordable price point and to be adopted across a wider range of bikes”. That means you can now have a drop bar road, gravel, allroad or [insert new genre here] bike with 9-speed shifting and hydraulic disc brakes, … Read more

“Bring back ITV’s montages”: TNT Sports slammed for “impressively awful” AI Tour de France history video; Iconic Paris-Roubaix restaurant damaged in fire; Pogačar ditches final pre-Tour altitude camp; National champs vs heatwave + more on the live blog

Panaracer GravelKing ZX

The all-new Panaracer GravelKing ZX is a fast-rolling gravel tyre that offers impressive pace on the road and plenty of confidence through dry corners. For riders chasing speed on mixed terrain, it delivers strong all-round performance, though its limits become clear when the trails turn wet.The setupSetting up the ZXs was quick and easy. They … Read more

31.5mph for 100 miles… with a loose cleat: 41-year-old double Paralympic tandem gold medallist smashes 100-mile time trial record, despite finishing with one bolt holding his cleat in place

Nine years on from his first record-breaking ride, time trial specialist and double Paralympic tandem champion Adam Duggleby made 100 mile TT history once again on Sunday, smashing John Archibald’s marker for the distance by over two minutes – despite racing for 80 miles with a loose cleat.The 41-year-old Yorkshireman, who piloted Stephen Bate to … Read more

Glasgow could lose out on over 200km of cycle lanes as government warned switch to short-term funding a “significant barrier” to meeting climate targets

The Scottish government has been urged to recognise the “transformational” impact of active travel schemes, after it was revealed that national changes to how funding is allocated could lead to Glasgow missing out on 200km worth of protected cycling infrastructure over the next six years. Glasgow City Council has previously committed to installing around 270km of … Read more

SUV drivers don’t care about danger posed to cyclists and pedestrians, new study finds

Motorists who are warned about the dangers posed by SUVs to cyclists and pedestrians on the road are very unlikely to be deterred from buying one, according to a new study.The study, conducted by researchers at Swansea University, was carried out to test what effect recent evidence highlighting the safety risks associated with sports utility … Read more

Canyon offers a glimpse into the cross-country future with its 32″, Biplane-barred, upside down-forked Luxe Era concept

Canyon has been known to have a little fun with bike tech and unusual concepts over the year. It’s experimented with the Shapeshifter tech on its Strive enduro bike, brought its Keep It Stable system to the mainstream, and just last week, unveiled a prototype road bike with AI processing. Today, the brand has taken … Read more

The “world’s first AI solar e-bike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range

If you’re after a long-range electric bike but are also a fan of the velodrome, fledgling Chinese e-bike manufacturer Phosgo may have just the thing for you. It claims the Go5 Ultra Solar Bike is the “world’s first” that can self-charge using the power of the sun, via solar cells housed within those somewhat sketchy-looking … Read more

Lazer Sphere KinetiCore Helmet

The Lazer Sphere KinetiCore is a comfortable, cool and – at least to my eyes – sleekly good-looking riding companion. The ventilation is well thought out and it’s light enough to forget about while you’re riding. You may want to consider sizing up if you’re near the upper limit of a range, though, as the cradle … Read more