Giant “inevitably forced to reflect cost” of Trump tariffs, as manufacturers warn US bike prices could rise by 50% amid “existential threat” to cycling industry

While Donald Trump may have blinked first in his global trade war, triggering a 90-day pause on his threatened higher tariff rates for most countries amid chaos in the markets, one of the biggest suppliers of bicycles to the United States, Giant, has said that the US president’s attempt at reordering the economic order is … Read more

Assos Equipe R Bib Shorts S11

The Assos Equipe R Bib Shorts S11 aim to deliver top-tier performance without straying into the wallet-emptying costs of ultra-premium options. The Swiss company has long been regarded as producing some of the finest shorts in the cycling world, combining premium materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and a hefty price tag that reflects their elite status – … Read more

James May says driving a car doesn’t give you any “extra rights on the roads”, as he claims cycling in cities is “efficient and quick”, but driving is “very boring”

While his former co-host Jeremy Clarkson might be busy taking digs at Jeremy Vine (and cyclists) — claiming that a roundabout branded “one of London’s most dangerous” is “fine because I have a car, not a child’s toy” — James May has once again come out batting for cyclists, saying that driving a car doesn’t give you … Read more

Nigel Farage lashes out at “cycle lanes that no one uses”, accusing councils facing bankruptcy of wasting “tens of millions” on cycling infrastructure

Nigel Farage has criticised local councils “on the verge of bankruptcy” for wasting “tens of millions” of pounds on “cycle lanes that no one uses”, ahead of the May 2025 local elections.Speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, the Leader of Reform UK said local authorities were prioritising projects such as bike lanes and climate departments … Read more