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“We’re cyclists. People should focus on other things”: Tom Pidcock argues restricting gears will make cycling more dangerous and brands UCI safety changes a “smokescreen”

Tom Pidcock has criticised the UCI’s recent attempts to overhaul equipment standards, reduce speeds, and increase safety in the professional peloton, branding the decision to introduce a gear restriction trial and a new minimum handlebar width as a “smokescreen” hiding “more important issues”.Pidcock, who is set to make his return to road racing on Thursday … Read more

Adidas Sport Sunglasses SP0108

The Adidas Sport SP0108 sunglasses provide effective protection, good optics and a secure fit, but are let down slightly by a lack of premium feel or extras for the money. They also lack some of the cycling-specific design elements I would like to see at this price point.> Buy now: Adidas Sport Sunglasses SP0108 for … Read more

Broken a spoke? Bizarre internet video claims a cable tie is all you need; “It really could have been a tragedy”: Pro cyclist sheds light on “truly horrible” Tour de Pologne crash; Victor Bosoni wins Transcontinental; Strava beef + more on the live blog

Cyclist goes viral for celebrating ‘win’ before finish line… only to lose balance and crash

There are few things more satisfying in bike racing than crossing the line with arms aloft, the win secured, the legs burning, the crowd roaring — the perfect photo, forever. But there’s a reason most riders wait until after the finish line to start celebrating…That particular lesson was learned the hard way this week by a … Read more

Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest Unisex

The Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest Unisex provides excellent protection against the wind and rain. It’s a light, easily packable piece of kit that’s perfect for spring through autumn rides or those high-mountain days when the weather can change quickly.> Buy now: Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Vest Unisex for £120 from SantiniThe Magic Packable Waterproof Vest, … Read more

Is Vinted the new home of cycling bargains? App now lets users buy and sell bikes, e-bikes and parts with door-to-door shipping

Vinted has officially added bikes and e-bikes to the items which can be sold on its app, with door-to-door shipping now also provided too.The online marketplace has enjoyed a boom in recent years, challenging established selling platforms like eBay and Depop, largely due to gaining popularity with people shopping for second-hand clothes and clearing out … Read more

Cyclist hit with wheel after spotting his stolen bike in prolific thief’s backyard — but attacker avoids jail

A man who tracked down his stolen bike to a garden piled high with bicycles was struck on the head with a wheel by the prolific thief, who has now avoided jail despite a judge describing the assault as “serious” and condemning the failure of police to intervene.Martin Shaba, 57, was handed a 12-month suspended … Read more

“Pity she didn’t drown”: Daily Mail readers have meltdown after “entitled” cyclist pushed into canal by angry dog walker in viral clip – as drivers claim “she could have killed that dog”; GB cyclists target three records in one day + more on the live blog

Continental Archetype Limited Edition tyre

The Continental Archetype Limited Edition tyre is – put simply – one of the best race tyres I’ve ever used. It was designed specifically for the 2025 Tour de France in collaboration with the UAE Team Emirates XRG team – featuring a certain Tadej Pogačar – and Continental says it’s the fastest and lightest 30mm … Read more

“Motorists don’t want to lose a minute”: Italian Cycling Federation blames rising deaths on impatient drivers who “cannot stand to slow down for cyclists”

Reacting to a grim collision in Puglia at the weekend which left three cyclists dead, the president of the Italian Cycling Federation has blamed the rising death rate on Italy’s roads on “motorists having less patience and being in more of a hurry”.Cordiano Dagnoni spoke with The Times after the number of cyclists to die on Italy’s roads … Read more