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Could a pro cyclist lose a race because their power meter has been hacked? Study suggests cyberattacks on smart trainers and cycling computers could manipulate riders’ data and even put them at risk

Is there anything sacrosanct in this pervasively technology-dependent world? Apparently not, according to a researcher who has claimed that pro cycling can be disrupted through cyberattacks on smart trainers and cycling computers via Bluetooth networks — with riders under threat of losing races and even suffering injuries if someone were to compromise their equipment. The paper, titled ‘Man-in-the-Middle Attacks … Read more

“It’s going to take a fatality for something to finally happen”: Cyclists call for “complete rethink” of “very dangerous junction”, after father and child hit by driver on bike lane in shocking collision

Locals, cyclists and campaigners have together to call for a reduction of the 50mph speed limit besides a “complete rethink” of a junction where a father cycling on the bike path with his child sitting in the back was hit by a driver, suffering minor injuries.A video of the shocking collision which took place on … Read more

Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers

They could be handy in the workshop too, but the Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers answer a number of common (and not-so-common) trail and roadside maintenance needs. Being lightweight, compact and nicely made, with the ability to store two sets of quick links, they are a good choice for larger tool packs or bikepacking bags. Just don’t drop … Read more

Connex Chainring Wear Indicator

The Connex Chainring Wear Indicator does exactly what it sets out to do – it tells you when a chainring (or sprocket) is worn. It’s easy to use, and might come in handy if you’re servicing a number of bikes.> Buy now: Connex Chainring Wear Indicator for £8.99 from MerlinConnex’s chainring wear indicator is about the size … Read more

Silca is so confident in its new sealant, it’s willing to give $500 to the first sponsored rider who gets a puncture that doesn’t seal

Silca has launched version 2.0 of its Ultimate tubeless tyre sealant, which has been reformulated so it can now be injected through valves rather than poured directly into your tyres. Perhaps the bigger story from the announcement, though, is Silca’s ‘Bad Day Bonus being offered to sponsored athletes, which will pay out $500 to any “SILCA-sponsored GP athlete … Read more

Test Blog

What is Lorem Ipsum? Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also … Read more