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BMC reportedly set to slash quarter of workforce, as bike brand says Trump tariff uncertainty “influenced decision to restructure”
BMC is reportedly set to lay off 40 employees, roughly a quarter of the company’s global workforce, as part of the Swiss bike manufacturer’s latest restructuring process, which it admits has been influenced by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding US president Donald Trump’s tariff policies and their potential impact on the cycling industry.The news, reported this … Read more
How to build your own bike toolkit, a beginner’s guide — must-have tools for cyclists to carry out basic repairs
Getting start as a home cycling mechanic doesn’t require a vast toolbox filled with every bike-specific tool imaginable. In fact, many essential tasks can be tackled with just a few good quality standard tools and a couple of bike-specific ones. In this guide, we’ll cover the must-have tools for your toolkit that will help you … Read more
Abus Bordo 6200K
The Abus Bordo 6200K is a folding lock with a neat bracket that includes space to store the key. At a shade over 1.3kg, it’s about the right weight to carry around on an acoustic bike, and it can lock your bike to a wider variety of objects than a U-lock. On the other hand, … Read more
You can join Mark Cavendish for a cycling masterclass at the Tour de France… for free – as Manx Missile says he’s “incredibly excited to share this exclusive Airbnb experience with guests”
The Tour de France peloton’s fast twitch merchants may be denied the chance to sprint in Paris this year, but don’t worry, you might just be able to take their place (Confused? Bear with me for a moment).Because Sir Mark Cavendish – who no doubt would have been chucking helmets and banging the door of … Read more
Cyclists call for 20mph limits on all Oxford roads by 2029 – but bus company says lower speeds would lead to congestion, longer journey times, and “less attractive” travel
In the same week a new active travel report urged the government to introduce default 20mph speed limits for motor vehicles in all urban areas, cyclists in Oxford have called for the lowered limit to be implemented on every road in the city by 2029, as part of a list of proposed safety measures sent … Read more
Zipp’s new wheels offer integrated tyre pressure monitoring
Zipp has launched two new sets of wheels with integrated sensors that monitor your tyre pressure and feed that information to you via Bluetooth in real-time. This is the tech that Tom Pidcock was spotted using at Strade Bianche back in March, and it comes in the 353 NSW and 303 SW tubeless disc brake … Read more
road.cc Dealclincher takeover: Half-price Shimano Ultegra Di2, £179 Garmin Edge 530, 54% off Reserve Carbon Road Wheelset with Continental tyres and rotors, 4iiii Power Meter over £300 off + more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageWe’re back with another round-up of top cycling deals from around the web. This week’s highlights include half-price Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2, Reserve carbon wheels bundled with tyres and rotors, plus big discounts on helmets, shoes, bike computers, and more. Scroll down … Read more
Reform UK branded “utterly clueless” after pledging to scrap LTNs – where none exist
Reform UK has been labelled “utterly clueless about how to run a council” and accused of “pandering to the terminally online” after the Nigel Farage-led party pledged to remove all low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) from the areas it now controls – only for the local authorities themselves to confirm that they do not, in fact, … Read more