Pro cyclist’s horror three-metre plunge over guardrail sparks call for more earpieces, gear limits, protective kit, and other safety measures

A horror crash at Milan-Samremo, which saw Martin Svrček plunge unnoticed three metres over a guardrail, has prompted the rider’s Soudal Quick-Step boss to call for increased safety measures at races, including gear restrictions and improved helmets, as well opposing any plans to limit communication between teams and riders.22-year-old Slovakian pro Svrček, who finished third … Read more

Giro quietly launches two new premium cycling shoes, revamping the Imperial and Empire SLX and promising “superior performance”

We’ve just spotted two new pairs of Giro cycling shoes on the brand’s US website, the much anticipated Imperial II and Empire SLX II after a multi-year hiatus, during which Giro had seemingly abandoned its premium road shoes. They aren’t currently listed on the UK website, but their US pricing is currently $424.95 (~£330) and $374.95 (~£290) respectively. 2025 Giro … Read more

Celebrating 25 years of fuelling cyclists with TORQ — how this British brand has grown into one of the most trusted names in endurance nutrition

Whether you’re Tadej Pogačar or a commuter looking to turbocharge your weekend rides this summer, fuelling has always been a key part of cycling — now more than ever, with fresh scientific breakthroughs in nutrition recently. One British brand that’s been at the forefront of this trend is turning 25, and is far from showing any signs … Read more

Moon MX 2.4G (400lm) & Cerberus Link 2.4G (150lm)

The Moon MX2.4G (400lm) and Cerberus Link 2.4G (150lm) is a wirelessly connected pair of lights, with the front doubling as an out-front computer mount. Both are sufficiently bright for you to be seen by, and the out-front mount proved impressively solid when holding my Garmin 1030.> Buy now: Moon MX2.4G (400LM) and Cerberus Link 2.4G … Read more

New 3D-printed cycling helmet could be ‘safer, lighter and more comfortable’, but researchers admit design still needs more comprehensive testing

“With further development, this technology could lead to a new generation of bicycle helmets that are safer, more comfortable and more customisable.”That is the claim of University of Gothenburg researchers who have this month unveiled an “innovative” new helmet design made with 3D-printed “auxetic metastructures” that offer “better protection” and come in lighter than current products.Not got … Read more

“A textbook example of terrible highway design”: Council blasted after “serious downgrade” at popular roundabout leaves cyclists and pedestrians with no safe route to hospital

Cyclists in Norwich have slammed the council after “improvements” at a busy roundabout have resulted in a “serious downgrade” for the most vulnerable road users, with missing controlled road crossings at blind bends with fast-moving traffic, narrow shared pathways for pedestrians and cyclists, and “counter-intuitive” road access to hospital — all now a feature in … Read more