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Cyclists to face education course or fine for 10 new offences — including “dangerous” riding, cycling “without due care and attention” and riding without lights at night

The government is set to add a number of new cycling offences to the Road Traffic Offender Act — including “cycling on a road dangerously” and “cycling on a road without due care and attention”, as well as mandatory light use at night and offences relating to cycling behaviour in London’s Royal Parks — with punishments of … Read more

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Boost to cycling sales sees Halfords upgrade profit expectation

Stronger than expected sales in cycling led Halfords’ strong final quarter of 2024, the retailer has announced, upgrading its profit expectations for 2025 as a result.Halfords’ share price has jumped 19 per cent this morning in reaction to the news and it will give some hope to the bike industry that has faced such challenging times … Read more

“Absolutely disgusting”: Fans slam “facepalm moment” £370-a-year TNT Sports subscription to watch cycling as “exploitation”; Cyclists confused at New York path with two bike lanes… to separate faster and slower riders + more on the live blog

NiteRider Swift 500 and Vmax+ 150 Combo Front and Rear Light Set

The NiteRider Swift 500 and Vmax+ 150 Combo Front and Rear Light Set works well for urban and daytime riding but the front light isn’t powerful enough for use in the countryside and other poorly lit areas. All in all, though, it’s still a decent pairing, thanks to the impressive rear light and the pocket-friendly … Read more

TNT Sports to put cycling behind £30.99-a-month paywall, as Eurosport coverage to end and future of free-to-air Tour de France remains unclear

Cycling fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland will no longer be watching races on Eurosport, as coverage is set to move over to TNT Sports as part of an integration between the two Warner Bros. Discovery-owned channels on February 28th — the move means those wanting to watch professional cycling will now have to pay for a “premium” … Read more

Anti-cycling bingo bonanza: Drivers call for cycling to be banned to make it safer in bizarre social media exchange

Ah, the local newspaper social media engagement question. Engineered to generate engagement and discussion – not always of the civil variety – they can usually be taken with a pinch of salt.But one recent post by a paper in Oxford, where cyclists have long complained about fatally dangerous junctions, the lack of protected infrastructure, police … Read more

German track cycling team hit by driver in major Mallorca collision, three riders seriously injured

A collision in Mallorca has left six cyclists in hospital, three with serious injuries, after an elderly driver hit the German Cycling national track team yesterday morning.Local newspaper Crónica Balear reported seven people were injured in the collision involving an 89-year-old driver on the Camí de Can Capó in Palma on Monday morning at around 10.20am local time. A statement from German … Read more

Elite Jet Green Bottle 550ml

The Elite Jet Green bottle is a simple, eco-friendly design from the Italian manufacturer, but it’s let down by a bite valve that shuts itself while you’re drinking.I tested the bottle in its 550ml guise, but it’s also available in 750ml and 950ml variants. It’s nice to see nearly-litre-sized bottles being offered, as a lot … Read more