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No more smoke on the peloton? Cycling fan petitions government to ban sale of non-emergency flares, slamming “people choking cyclists with nasty polluting stuff”
They’ve engulfed the peloton in thick, heavy orange fog on the Capo Berta at Milan-Sanremo, and created a lung-searing yellow corridor on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour de France. They’ve been waved alarmingly close to riders’ faces as they winch their way up iconic climbs, and lodged firmly (and worryingly) in the backsides of inebriated … Read more
“There was a huge empty space on the pavement and a gaping hole in my life”: BBC journalist says world has “got smaller and slower” after thieves nicked cargo bike famous for cycle path news
A BBC foreign correspondent says her world has “got smaller and slower” after her cargo bike – which has become iconic among cyclists and climate news enthusiasts in recent years thanks to its role as a mobile newsroom – was stolen by thieves last week.Anna Holligan, a BBC reporter based in the Netherlands, has been … Read more
The greatest cyclist never to grace the WorldTour peloton? The story of Wong Kam-po, Hong Kong’s first cycling superstar
It was Christmas 2006, and I was staying with a Chinese friend in Shenzhen, just across the border from Hong Kong, the epicentre of the Far East’s tech and manufacturing industry. I wasn’t there to stock up on futuristic gadgets, however.My mission was to photograph and cover the Tour of South China Sea, the major … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de France in doubt after suffering broken wrist and ligament damage in double crash at mountain bike World Cup
Mathieu van der Poel’s presence at this year’s Tour de France is in doubt, after it was confirmed that the Dutch star suffered a minor fracture and ligament damage to his wrist, following two crashes on his return to mountain biking on Sunday.The three-time Paris-Roubaix winner endured a disastrous off-road comeback at this weekend’s UCI … Read more
BBB GravelRibbon Bar Tape
If I was asked to sum up the BBB GravelRibbon Bar Tape in three words, they’d be ‘comfortable’, ‘grippy’ and ‘durable’. It doesn’t look grubby after a few months of cycling and it’s easy to keep it looking new. About the only downside is that there are only three colour options available, which may make … Read more
“Why are they ruining an outdoor space with bikes?” Restaurant owner threatens legal action after business “besieged” by hire bikes, claiming new parking bay “brings down atmosphere”
The owner of a popular restaurant in north-west London often frequented by celebrities has threatened the local council and hire bike providers Lime and Forest with legal action, claiming that his business has been “besieged” by the e-bikes thanks to the recent installation of a designated parking bay.Earlier this year, Camden Council installed a dockless … Read more
Ekoi Perf CRYSTAL White Helmet
The Ekoi Perf Crystal White helmet is a good all-rounder – a decent weight with good air flow and a comfortable fit. It doesn’t do anything to stand out against the competition, but it is a looker – especially with the clear polycarbonate cage bringing a futuristic and clean style to it.Check out our best … Read more
Fairlight Strael 4.0 105 Di2
The new Fairlight Strael 4.0 pushes the boundaries of steel tubing even further – once again. This is not only by dropping a chunk of weight with the creation of a new tubeset, but by improving the ride quality to unprecedented levels I’ve never found on a bike made from any material before. It is … Read more
Thule Epos 3-Bike Platform Towbar Bike Rack
The Thule Epos 3-Bike Platform Towbar Bike Rack is a versatile and well-constructed design that can carry bikes of all sizes, including e-bikes. It boasts a clever folding design for easier storage and a tilt function that allows access to the boot, even with bikes mounted. However, while its performance and features are difficult to fault, … Read more