A French startup fittingly calling itself Strong has launched its innovative automatic bike and scooter locks claiming to be “the world’s fastest locks”. The two locks, the V-160 and T-160 aim to provide “effortless security for bikes and scooters” with an automatic locking system which basically works by pushing it head-first into the object you want to … Read more
The Ravemen K1800 front light is a great option for those who do a lot of riding at night, offering – as its name suggests – a maximum 1,800 lumens and good run-times. It features seven modes to suit your needs both day and night, plus its IPX7 waterproof rating means you can be sure … Read more
It has been another busy week of tech news, not least with Colnago officially unveiling the bike Tadej Pogačar will presumably ride to victory quite a lot this year — the V5Rs.Talking of Pogačar, there was plenty of tech to round up from Paris-Roubaix last weekend, Jamie digging into the tips and tricks worth copying to make you faster … Read more
Councillors and residents in Bedfordshire have criticised the lack of safe cycling and walking routes connecting new housing developments to the local town centre, saying key infrastructure has been delayed for years despite being promised during the planning stage.At a recent Central Bedfordshire Council sustainable communities overview and scrutiny committee meeting, councillors called for a … Read more
Trek Bicycles, one of the leading bike brands in the United States, has informed retailers that most of its models will see a price hike in response to the 10 per cent tariff surcharge announced by US President Donald Trump, which has now pushed costs “to a level that needs to be addressed.”The decision will affect … Read more
The HoverAir X1 ProMax is the top-end follow drone from HoverAir and it’s an excellent companion if you like to film your adventures – especially if you’re on your own. It’s hugely impressive as a standalone unit and there are controller options now that make it into much more of an all-round performer. It’s expensive, … Read more
The number of cycling trips made per person in England dropped slightly in 2024, with campaigners raising renewed concerns over the low participation of women and children in cycling, as well as a lack of sustained central government funding to build cycling networks — trends they claimed could pose a risk to future progress in … Read more
The founder of British cycling clothing manufacturer Kostüme has branded fellow UK brand Rapha’s latest women’s cargo bib short design as “thoughtless, lazy, and formulaic” due to its lack of a “simple toilet break solution” in a scathing public critique posted on LinkedIn, described by some on the platform as a “cheap” dig at a … Read more
While Donald Trump’s global trade war is currently if not entirely on hold, after the US president last week triggered a 90-day pause on his threatened higher tariff rates for most countries, American brand Specialized is already preparing for the potential impact of the new import taxes – by adding a 10 per cent additional … Read more
An inquest has opened into the death of a 55-year-old cyclist following a crash during a Masters criterium race at Lee Valley VeloPark in London last month.Paul Atkinson, from Bognor Regis, West Sussex, was competing in the second round of the Full Gas Spring Rumble Series at the Lee Valley circuit, in the Masters 50+ … Read more
