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Silca sells out of new electric pumps instantly, after blaming Trump tariffs for just 100 being available in US

Silca’s new electric mini pumps have sold out almost instantly, after the brand blamed “global tariff issues” for the product being “not currently economically viable” in the US, meaning that just 100 would be available to its American market.Indianapolis-based Silca told customers that Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports had “a significant impact” on the sale of its new Elettrico … Read more

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This article includes a paid insertion from Dynamic Bike Care. We may also earn affiliate commission from some of the other links included on this pageSpring season is in full bloom, and it looks like there will be plenty of opportunities to cram some sunny rides in over the next few days. We’ve got a nice round-up of some … Read more

Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face life sentences under proposed new ‘dangerous cycling’ law

Cyclists who cause death by dangerous cycling could face life imprisonment, according to new legislation proposed by the Department for Transport this week.As part of a series of amendments tabled on Thursday to the Crime and Policing Bill, branded “one of the biggest legislative updates to policing for decades”, cyclists who kill pedestrians by riding … Read more

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“Can’t you all stop driving in such large groups?”: Cyclists blast Royal Parks for advising them to “not ride in large groups”; Power Rangers-esque “ball bike” fails to impress cyclists; Pidcock shows off MTB skills on road bike + more on the live blog

Professional footballer jailed for 14 months for killing cyclist in “avoidable” crash after failing to give way at junction

A professional footballer has been sentenced to 14 months in prison and banned from driving for two years for killing a 33-year-old cyclist after failing to give way at a junction.Last month, Lucas Akins, who currently plays for League One club Mansfield Town, admitted causing the death of Adrian Daniel by careless or inconsiderate driving.Akins, … Read more

“Signs of recovery” for Shimano as component sales jump by 16% at start of 2025 – but Trump tariffs hitting consumer confidence in US, brand says

After a sluggish 2024, which saw its bicycle components sales fall for the second year in a row, Shimano says its latest financial results point to “signs of recovery”, particularly in Europe, where the brand notes retail sales of completed bikes have been boosted as demand has “stabilised”.In February, Shimano reported that economic “uncertainty” and … Read more

Have we reached peak cycling computer? Some of the latest features are failing to catch on, but perhaps there’s still more to come

As cycling computers continue to grow in size and capabilities, accompanied by higher price tags, we started wondering… are we approaching the peak of what a bike computer should and could be capable of? Let’s take a look at some of the latest and greatest new features on currently available bike computers, and whether any of those … Read more

Cyclists told to slow down in London parks as new cycling code of conduct launched – after 86% of Londoners said 20mph speed limits should apply to bikes

The charity responsible for running London’s Royal Parks has today launched a campaign urging cyclists using the capital’s green spaces to be “more considerate” and to adhere to the parks’ speed limits, months after calling on the government to prosecute people on bikes riding at over 20mph in the parks.The Royal Parks’ “considerate cycling” campaign … Read more

Moon Zircon-R (90lm)

The Moon Zircon-R is a distinctively designed COB LED with a maximum output of 90 lumens and six different settings from which to choose. It’s attractively priced and comes with extras that allow you to mount it to securely to your bike, bag or backpack, which adds to its versatility.> Buy now: Moon Zircon-R for … Read more