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Rival cycling clothing brand calls Rapha’s new bib shorts for women “thoughtless and lazy” – but British company says shorts designed by all-female team

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

Specialized reportedly set to increase pricing on all bikes and equipment for US customers to counter Trump tariffs

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

Inquest opens into “dreadfully sad” death of cyclist after mid-race crash at London’s Olympic Park

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

“People find helmets unpleasant”: Dutch government launches ‘Put It On’ campaign urging cyclists to wear helmets as serious cycling injuries continue to rise – but activists say scheme “distracts from real issues”

The Dutch government has launched a campaign urging people to voluntarily wear helmets while riding their bikes, after new road safety statistics revealed that 17 per cent of all cyclists involved in crashes in 2024 suffered brain or skull injuries.The ‘Zet ‘m Op’ (or ‘Put It On’) campaign will be initially aimed at children, commuters, … Read more

Sigma Buster RL 150 Rear Brake Light

The Sigma Buster RL 150 Rear Brake Light is a great option at a very reasonable price. With an automatic brake light function and a maximum output of 150 lumens on its day flash setting, it’ll help you feel safe and seen, whether you’re using it for commuting at night or training during the day.The … Read more

“Fixed as soon as they realise someone’s powering a lightbulb for free”: Shocked locals prove bike route barriers are live by lighting a bulb; Race under fire as pro loses teeth in horror crash; Fb Marketplace bikes strike again + more on the live blog

Just like wool jerseys and leather helmets, electric road bikes are dead*

When I think of electric road bikes, I think of brilliant, lightweight machines that level the playing field for many riders. I think of riders gliding over undulating terrain with smiles on their faces, legs free of lactic acid. E-bikes have come a long way in not a great deal of time, with several disciplines, types of … Read more

“The only way is to lift my bike over my head”: Cyclist slams “anti-bike” gates creating “low cycling neighbourhoods” instead of low traffic neighbourhoods

A cyclist has raised concerns over a network of restrictive gates and barriers across a London borough’s parks and cycle routes, warning that outdated infrastructure is blocking access for many and undermining efforts to encourage active travel.Greg, who shared the videos on Instagram, has been documenting Bexley’s barriers — filming problematic locations and mapping their positions … Read more

Pizzeria owner demands bike lanes ripped out and car parking reinstated, despite £6m active travel project to boost “café culture and night-time economy”

A pizzeria owner has called for newly-installed cycle lanes to be removed so that car parking can be reinstated, claiming the active travel infrastructure is driving customers away and damaging local businesses. However, Inverclyde Council and active travel charity Sustrans have argued that the £6 million street transformation is designed to boost footfall, support “café culture and night-time … Read more