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Decathlon’s cycling brand Van Rysel launches first carbon wheelsets, starting from €799.99 and suitable for road or gravel riding

Van Rysel has introduced two carbon wheelsets, the VR 35 and VR 50, designed for both road and gravel riding with the hooked rims capable of taking tyres up to 55mm wide. Prices are set at a very competitive €799.99 (~£670) and €899.99 (~£750) respectively, with weights starting at a claimed 1,490g.2025 Van Rysel VR 50 carbon wheels rim (Image Credit: Van … Read more

Van Rysel Cycling Cat 3 Sunglasses RoadR 900 Perf – Black

The Van Rysel Cycling Cat 3 Sunglasses are a great offering from the European sports superstore Decathlon. Their performance is right up with the likes of glasses from Oakley, 100%, POC and other big-name, top-end brands – but at a fraction of the price.Looking for new sunnies? Then check out our best cycling sunglasses buyer’s guide.Van Rysel … Read more

Cyclists slam council’s decision to spend millions on “pointless” figure-of-eight loop “bridge to nowhere”, instead of fixing muddy quagmire around it

A £16m cycling and walking bridge designed to encourage active travel in Worcester has been criticised by local cyclists and campaigners for leading directly into an impassable, muddy path — forcing riders to either brave a dangerous road or turn back the way they came.The Kepax Bridge, which spans the River Severn, was designed by … Read more

Canyon recalls TT bike over safety concern fork steerer tube could crack

Canyon has recalled its Speedmax CF time trial bikes fitted with a V21 Aerostem over safety fears the fork steerer tube could crack or break after a severe impact or in a “high-load” situation.The recall was actually made back in November, the Gov.UK website explaining that the Office for Product Safety and Standards shared notice … Read more

Sports Minister dismisses Tory MP’s concerns that £30.99 a month TNT subscription will lead to cycling “disappearing behind paywall” in Westminster Hall debate, saying “it’s not for the government to intervene”

Professional cycling was on the agenda in parliament on Wednesday morning, when concerns over the future of cycling television coverage, in light of Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to close Eurosport and move pro cycling to TNT Sports, while introducing a whopping 343 per cent price hike for fans, were raised by Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty.The Conservative MP, who is … Read more

Connex 12WAX bike chain

The Connex 12WAX chain is, as its name suggests, a waxed 12-speed design from the renowned German manufacturer, promising improved performance, reduced wear, and a cleaner drivetrain. While it delivers on some fronts, and matches a Shimano chain for shift quality, the factory-applied wax fell short of expectations, particularly longevity, compared with other hot wax … Read more

Cycling base layers – a buyer’s guide

You can’t build a house without first building solid foundations, and it’s the same when dressing for winter cycling; it all starts with a decent base layer.To combat the cold of the winter you wear more layers, and arguably the most important layer is a base layer. How many layers you wear over the top … Read more