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Labour MP calls for tougher e-bike laws on “battery safety, speeding and enforcement”
A Labour MP has asked the government to introduce stricter e-bike and e-scooter laws, arguing the current “situation is unsafe” and “battery safety, speeding and enforcement” needs to be addressed “before more people are hurt”.There are multiple parts to Tom Hayes’ case, the MP for Bournemouth East taking his concerns to Parliament having been “told clearly” … Read more
“I was doing shitloads of cocaine”: Bradley Wiggins says he became a “functioning addict” during post-retirement struggles
Sir Bradley Wiggins has detailed the addiction to cocaine that he battled in the years since retiring from professional cycling — admitting that he “had a really bad problem” and it got to the point where his kids were “going to put me in rehab”.The former Tour de France winner and five-time Olympic champion was speaking to The Observer ahead … Read more
Ventete aH-1 helmet and pump
The Ventete aH-1 helmet and pump has been in development for a decade and is aimed primarily at urban riders who want a collapsable design to stow in a desk, bag or pannier when not in use. It takes 30 seconds to inflate and, while the inflatable design suggests it may feel like having a … Read more
The Orbea story — the past, present, and cycling into the future with a legendary Basque bike brand
A lot of bike brands have interesting histories, but few truly represent the story of their region quite like Orbea. In fact, looking at Orbea’s current cutting-edge products – like the Orca, Orca Aero or Ordu – it takes a leap of imagination to understand that the company actually started life in 1840 making guns.Still proudly … Read more
Road rage driver jailed for life after killing e-bike rider “to teach him a lesson for doing wheelies”
A driver who murdered an e-bike rider by deliberately ramming him off his bike “to teach him a lesson for doing wheelies” has been jailed for life and will serve a minimum of 22 years.Abdirahman Ibrahim, 21, hit e-bike rider Liam Jones, 22, twice just after midnight on 1 August 2023, the second time catapulting him … Read more
Cowboy e-bikes recalled after reports of cracking between the headtube and downtube, posing “a serious risk of injuries”
Belgian e-bike manufacturer Cowboy has issued a recall for its C4 ST (Edition MR) due to a potential frame failure that presents “a serious risk of injuries” according to the UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). This comes after reports of fatigue cracks appearing at the welded joint between the headtube and downtube after around … Read more
Infini Mini-Luxo USB front and rear lightset
The Infini Mini-Luxo USB front and rear lightset is a minimalist user-friendly pairing designed to help you be seen by other road users. They’re quick to charge, surprisingly and decently bright for their decidedly diminutive dimensions, and I think they work best as daytime running lights or for riding in low-light conditions.For more options, check … Read more
Will Garmin’s new front light/4k camera combo set the new benchmark for recording bad drivers? Plus new gear from Litelok, Dynamic, Quad Lock + Carradice
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThis week’s Five Cool Things is all things cycling tech and gear. From Garmin’s Varia Vue light with built-in 4K camera to a ceramic bike coating from Dynamic, Litelok’s high-security wearable lock, a wireless charging Quad Lock phone mount, and Carradice’s 20L bar bag. Here are … Read more