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Tributes paid to “vital member of the Scottish cycling community” killed by driver during club ride
Tributes have been paid to a “vital member of the Scottish cycling community” and “one of cycling’s good guys”, Iain McTavish, after he was killed by a motorist during a club ride on Tuesday evening.46-year-old McTavish, a member of Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club, was cycling with two clubmates on the A8 in Port Glasgow, in … Read more
‘E-bike’ riders 41% more likely to suffer head injuries than other cyclists due to “lethal combination” of lack of helmets and alcohol – but cycling campaigners say hospital stats include fast illegal bikes
People riding e-bikes or illegally modified bikes are 41 per cent more likely to suffer head or neck injuries in a crash than other cyclists on non-electric bikes, a new study examining cycling-related visits to a hospital emergency department has found.According to the study, published this month in the Journal of Emergency Medicine, the increased … Read more
WTB teams up with Stromm to create aerodynamic gravel tyres with ‘vortex generators’
As gravel racing becomes increasingly popular, so too does aerodynamics on gravel bikes, with Factor’s Elara, launched last week, being a prime example of what happens when brands push the aero boat out. Now, WTB has thrown its ‘faster’ hat in the ring, unveiling three new tyres designed with help from the folk at Stromm … Read more
Replacing driving lane with bike path will “historically destroy” Roman hamlet and turn it into “road traffic bottleneck”, locals claim – but cyclists point out “the Romans didn’t have cars”
Plans to build a new cycle lane on a Grade II listed bridge, currently home to two lanes for motor traffic, have been criticised by local campaigners who claim the proposals will increase congestion and pollution, “urbanise” the hamlet, and “historically destroy” its Roman character.Northumberland County Council is currently working on plans to remove one … Read more
Zwift introduces Ride V2 indoor bike – more adjustability without a price hike + loads more updates for this autumn
Zwift has just introduced the Ride V2 indoor cycling setup, which offers more adjustability than the original model at the same price, and announced a raft of updates to its online fitness platform over the coming weeks.> Over a decade since it revolutionised indoor training, has Zwift stood the test of time? 2026 Zwift Ride … Read more
Cube’s all-new Agree C:62 promises aero gains, lower weight and seriously strong value
Cube has completely redesigned its Agree C:62 carbon road bike, and it looks like it offers great value, with the Agree C:62 ONE – equipped with a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset, carbon wheels and an integrated carbon cockpit – coming in at just under £3k. The Agree C:62 SLT Di2, fitted with a top-level Shimano … Read more
GripGrab Grinta Short Sleeve Jersey
Squarely aimed at gravel riders who prioritise performance, the GripGrab Grinta Short Sleeve Jersey is light, slinky and racy. It comes up pretty small and is quite notably tight, however, while the front is short and the pockets are too tall for easy access. Given its good but not cutting-edge construction, and GripGrab’s lack of … Read more
Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Jersey S11
The Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Jersey S11 is a spectacularly technical, uncompromisingly fast feeling race jersey that uses some of the most exotic fabrics I have encountered in cycling clothing. It also costs as much as a Jet2 holiday.Assos calls this its fastest and most aerodynamic racing jersey, having employed wind tunnel development, WorldTour feedback … Read more