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20mph in all urban areas, a ban on pavement parking and cycling in the national curriculum: cycling and walking groups call for “most radical reforms to road safety since mandatory seat belts” ahead of Government’s Road Safety Strategy

A report co-commissioned by the Bikeability Trust and Living Streets charities is calling for the “most radical reforms to road safety since mandatory seat belts” ahead of the Government’s highly anticipated Road Safety Strategy, that will be the first published by a UK government in over a decade. Recommendations include an immediate nationwide ban on … Read more

Mondraker Arid gravel bike goes alloy, bringing performance to lower price point

“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike shop Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

Is Canyon working on an all new gravel fork? Getting up close and personal with Freddy Ovett’s mysterious DT Swiss-equipped Canyon Grail

Gang who robbed Mark Cavendish at knifepoint ordered to repay £750,000 for stolen watches

A gang of robbers who broke into Sir Mark Cavendish’s family home, repeatedly punching the former professional cyclist and threatening him with a knife, before taking more than £750,000 worth of items — including two high-value Richard Mille watches — have been ordered to repay the value of their haul or face a further six years added to each … Read more

Ekoi Perf R4 Road Shoes

The Ekoi Perf R4 shoes are comfortable, with plenty of stiffness, and the Boa dials provide a secure fit without introducing any unnecessary pressure points. For their price, though, they come up a little short compared with some of the competition.> Buy now: Ekoi Perf R4 shoes for £158.71 from EkoiOn paper the Perf R4s offer … Read more

“Drivers throw tantrum as engineers make it harder for them to injure others”: New Dutch-style ‘cycling roundabout’ goes down well… as locals tell critics to “take the blinkers off” to see it’s “the most straightforward thing” + more on the live blog

Will these cut-price power meter pedals make pricier rivals obsolete? Magene launches P715 dual-sided pedals with +/-1% claimed accuracy

Chinese cycling tech brand Magene has quietly launched a set of power meter pedals at an eye-catching price point, coming in at £399 for dual-sided power measurement claimed to be accurate to +/-1%. That’s the same price as Favero’s Assioma UNO pedals that only measure power from one side, and Magene’s P715 will also come ready to go … Read more

How to lock your bike when you’re out and about so it’s there when you come back

Whether it’s your daily commuter or your pride-and-joy speed machine, the last thing you want is to find an empty space where your bike used to be. Bike theft is an unfortunate reality, and it often happens shockingly quickly, but with the right approach, you can reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Broken lock 1 … Read more