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Irish police pull over cyclist riding at “62km/h in a 50 zone” for “reckless cycling”
A triathlete in Ireland was pulled over for “reckless cycling” after a Garda took issue with him riding at 62km/h along a 50km/h road, despite the speed limit not applying to cyclists.Like here in the UK, Ireland has no speed limit for cyclists, although John Blake still found himself on the receiving end of a “stiff warning” from … Read more
“125 years of killing the buzz”: Cycling fans bash UCI over pro cyclist’s “ridiculous” fine for sunglass-throwing celebration
The UCI’s heavy-handed approach to fining riders has once again become the subject of ridiculing by fans of the sport, this time after Giulio Ciccone was fined 250 Swiss francs for celebrating a win by throwing his sunglasses into the crowd.Lidl-Trek’s Italian climber won Monday’s opening stage of the Tour of the Alps, repeating his … Read more
“The smartest, toughest 360° camera ever made”: Insta360 unveils new flagship X5 action camera that records your rides in 8k clarity
Insta360 has today announced the latest in its line of 360° action cameras. The new X5 camera will retail for £519.99 in the UK (€589.99, $549.99), and it shoots in resolutions up to 8K. Insta360 claims it’s “the smartest, toughest 360° camera ever made”. So what’s new? The X5 follows the form factor of its … Read more
Cyclist killed and 14-year-old son seriously injured after Calpe group ride hit by driver, man arrested
A driver has been arrested in Spain after a group ride was hit near the popular training destination Calpe, killing one cyclist and leaving the victim’s 14-year-old son in hospital with a broken leg.The incident happened at around 11.30am on Easter Sunday, near Calpe — the area of south eastern Spain popular with professional teams and amateurs for its winter … Read more
Could the Fasten Switch Wheel System revolutionise wheel design?
Italy’s Fasten has developed a Switch Wheel System (SWS) that makes front and rear wheels interchangeable and allows for ultra-fast wheel changes with the disc brake rotor and cassette remaining attached to the frame. If adopted, SWS would radically alter wheel design and would impact frame design too… although, at this stage, that’s a big … Read more
Brompton boss calls Trump tariffs “naive”, suggests bike brand likely to raise US prices “between 5 and 10%”
Donald Trump’s tariffs “are a little bit naive”, according to Brompton CEO Will Butler-Adams who suggested the folding bike manufacturer will likely have to follow other brands and raise US prices by “between 5 and 10 per cent” in response.Trek, Giant and Specialized have all raised prices, or spoken about imminent increases, in the weeks since … Read more
Rudy Project Turbolence Impact PH Sunglasses
The Rudy Project Turbolence Sunglasses have a great photochromic lens and a lightweight bioplastic frame, and are touted as a multisport eyewear option. But at £239 they’re a pretty pricey prospect, and although that’s on a par with other premium options, they’re not without some issues.The glasses arrive in a soft bag, stored inside a … Read more