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“Not everyone has the option to drive”: Council addresses backlash over controversial cycle lane projects, including row over ‘driveway-blocking wands’ and ‘Britain’s biggest bike lane’

As a section of residents in Dorset have backed a petition raising concerns about “excessive delay, disruption and inconvenience” caused by “the construction of extremely expensive and obviously under-utilised cycle paths”, the council has responded by pointing out “not everyone in our community has the option to drive” and works are designed to benefit all … Read more

“Very politically noisy”: Chris Boardman calls out anti-cycling media coverage, believes “very consistent, non-evidence-based, negative narrative” is slowing progress

Chris Boardman wants to overcome a “very consistent, non-evidence based, negative narrative” around cycling that has been perpetuated by sections of the media, the Active Travel England chief arguing that public health gains are being stunted by cycling’s “politically noisy” status.Speaking to The Guardian, Boardman explained once again how active travel and cycling can be … Read more

The Beam Virgo Integral MIPS Cycling Helmet

The Beam Virgo Integral MIPS Cycling Helmet is an interesting urban lid that offers enhanced protection over a standard cycling helmet. It doesn’t feel as ‘full face’ as it looks in the pics, and if you’re looking for something that looks and feels secure for your city adventures then it certainly ticks those boxes.> Buy … Read more

The biggest cycling stories of 2024

2024 was another jam-packed year for cycling.It was the year of a new government and a new direction for cycling as transport in the United Kingdom. The year of an Olympic Games, a staggeringly dominant star for the sport of cycling and Mark Cavendish’s Hollywood farewell. The year of more challenging times for the bike industry, big … Read more