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Bicycle Association formally complains to BBC over Adrian Chiles’ e-bike Panorama “misrepresentation”, claiming episode “unjustifiably damaged” legal e-bike industry

The Bicycle Association, the national body representing the cycling industry in the UK, has lodged a formal complaint with the BBC about its recent Panorama episode on e-bikes, arguing that the controversial programme inaccurately and repeatedly conflated the “safety and social issues” surrounding the use of “illegal e-motorbikes” with road-legal e-bikes, claiming that this “misrepresentation” … Read more

Ciovita Merino Crew Socks

The Ciovita Merino Crew socks are a good combination of a warm and breathable lower section and nice stretchy upper. They don’t sag like some merino socks do and they’re good for most of the range of British riding temperatures.> Buy now: Ciovita Merino Crew socks for £22 from CiovitaThis is a sock in two … Read more

Councillors say “community is at breaking point” due to road closures for popular multi-day triathlon as route changes proposed — but some locals say event is a “lifeline to our village economy”

Cyclists and triathletes taking part in the Long Course Weekend Wales could be forced to ride on open roads after councillors claimed that the local community in Pembrokeshire was at a “breaking point” due to the inconveniences and loss of trade suffered as a result of the annual event.However, the proposal has been blasted by cyclists, … Read more

SRAM patent proposes “universal brake mount” designs to eliminate disc brake rub and “improve braking performance”

A patent filed in the United States by SRAM proposes a design for disc brake-mounting that “may be considered universal brake mounts”, potentially signalling the components manufacturer’s next industry standard following on from the widely implemented UDH (universal derailleur hanger).The patent, approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, was first reported by Pinkbike and outlines a disc … Read more

Raleigh suffers £30 million loss in 2023 despite sales increasing by 3.5%, with “material uncertainty” potentially casting “significant doubt” over business – but directors claim iconic British brand is in “strong position”

British bicycle manufacturer Raleigh Bikes recorded a loss of £30.1 million before taxes in 2023, with an independent audit claiming that a “material uncertainty may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern”.The loss, shown in newly filed accounts at Companies House, comes despite the company managing to halt a sustained decline … Read more

Madison DTE Stellar Tech Isoler Thermal Leg Warmers With DWR

With minimal seams and no zip, the Madison DTE Stellar Tech Isoler Thermal Leg Warmers With DWR are comfortable to wear and keep you pleasingly warm, but the water-repelling treatment is a little lacklustre.Check out more options in our guide to the best arm and leg warmers for cycling.Including a DWR (durable water repellent) coating … Read more