Once upon a time, bike manufacturers were the driving force behind seismic shifts in the cycling world. Cast your mind back to the Hour Record wars of the 1990s, a period when technological advancement and aerodynamic trickery overshadowed the riders’ physical prowess to such an extent that the UCI intervened and sent everyone back to … Read more
A wanted motorist who was found guilty of assaulting a cyclist in a road rage attack, after the rider called out his licence plate following a close pass at a central reservation, has “got away with it”, according to his victim – because the driver simply failed to turn up to court.Essex Police has confirmed … Read more
“Hey, hey, the clouds are away”, Sang the Swindon band XTC on their classic 1982 hit Senses Working Overtime, and they were still going strong under the XTC banner right up until 2006. Strangely enough, that was also right about the time that another XTC entered my life – my Giant XTC carbon composite hardtail … Read more
Hello and welcome to another round-up of all the crazy goings-on in the world of e-bikes. This week, we’ve got big (and disappointing) news from Liverpool’s rail network, a solution to Lime parking woes from Melbourne, yet another reason to avoid New Jersey, and more…Merseyrail to ban ALL non-folding e-bikes Merseyrail bike carriage (Image Credit: … Read more
Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis faces a prison sentence after pleading guilty to driving whilst disqualified, a ban imposed following the crash which caused the death of his wife, fellow pro rider and world champion Melissa Hoskins.On 11 June, Dennis was stopped by police after officers observed him driving a vehicle with two children as … Read more
The Castelli Espresso 2 W Vest combines breathability and wind protection with an excellent fit. Features such as the double-opening zip and three rear pockets add practicality, and it packs down small enough to disappear into a jersey pocket. There are no reflective details though, and it certainly isn’t cheap.This newly-updated vest uses a stretch … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links included on this pageThe Tour de France has been delivering scorching temperatures and record-breaking speeds, and with the UK enjoying a hot spell too, this week’s deals are all about helping you stay cool and ride faster. From aero upgrades and cooling water bottles, to … Read more
A London cyclist who broke both elbows and his jaw after hitting a plastic divider is suing Enfield Council. In February 2025, Greg Simmons, a screenwriter from Edmonton, was pulling out to pass a stationary bus when his wheel hit the divider, catapulting him over his handlebars and onto the road.“I looked to pull around … Read more
When we think of cycling holidays, especially those on the more luxurious end of the spectrum, a certain image springs to mind: that of the MAMIL (a middle-aged man in Lycra), an older, more experienced cyclist, on a plush carbon bike with the latest, expensive kit. And male.That’s because cycling trips, by and large, have … Read more
