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Remco Evenepoel calls for drivers to use Dutch Reach after suffering multiple fractures in dooring incident on training ride

Remco Evenepoel and Belgian Post Group have partnered to launch a road safety programme titled ‘Remco Reflex’ to remind drivers and passengers to use the Dutch Reach when opening their doors to avoid a passing cyclist, after the double Olympic champion was involved in a ‘dooring’ incident with one of the post van drivers.The 24-year-old … Read more

“Pandering to the few that don’t even pay to be on the roads”: New Dutch-style roundabout branded an “expensive disaster area” by drivers – but cyclists say it’s “100% safer” and the “start of better cycling infrastructure” + more on the live blog

Velocite Hyperdrive Ultra 50mm Disc Wheelset

The Velocite Hyperdrive Ultra wheelset is designed for all-out speed, and thanks to the rim profile and aero carbon spokes, doesn’t disappoint. The wheels perform brilliantly, and with such a low weight their responsiveness under acceleration and when climbing is excellent.> Buy now: Velocite Hyperdrive Ultra wheelset for £999 from Velocite WheelsFor more options, our … Read more

“A cycle-hostile road for only the brave”: Cycling campaign slams council plan to introduce bus lanes instead of bike lanes, rubbishes “factually misleading” claim new proposal will still encourage cyclists

A cycling campaign group has spoken out against a council’s revised plan for a road in Bristol, accusing the local authority of “completely missing the opportunity to make the road safer, easier and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities”.Bristol City Council has altered its plans for Muller Road in Lockleaze, the Bristol Post … Read more

Wife of ex-Scotland footballer scores hat-trick as cyclist films close pass, running red light and phone use… but rider left frustrated by “ludicrously lenient” punishment of £255 fine and penalty points

A cyclist has warned it is “almost impossible to get road justice in Scotland” and accused the courts of “poor protection of vulnerable road users” after a driver accepted a fine and penalty points for using their mobile phone behind the wheel, the cyclist frustrated by the “ludicrously lenient” punishment having also been close passed … Read more

Germany has a safety standard for e-bike battery charging cabinets – could it become more widely adopted?

Last minute Christmas gifts for cyclists 2024 — very last minute ideas + lots more for the cyclist in your life

Are you still on the lookout for the ideal gift for that special cyclist in your life? Fear not, as we’ve curated a selection of eleventh-hour suggestions to make your choice easier. Time’s ticking, so let’s take a look at these last-minute gems. We recommend against leaving your gift buying any longer. With time starting to … Read more

Schwalbe’s new G-One RX gravel tyre ushers in new technologies and tread

Coming soon! Van Rysel RCR-F “setting a new standard for aero bikes”… says Van Rysel

Van Rysel is set to launch a new aero road bike called the RCR-F, which will be raced by Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale in 2025. The team will race it alongside the RCR-R road bike, designed to be both lightweight and aerodynamically efficient, and the RCR-X time trial bike.The RCR-F has yet to be launched … Read more

Cyclist disabled with life-changing brain injury awarded $29m damages after collision caused by inattentive truck driver “going too fast”

A cyclist in the United States has been awarded $29 million by a court after he suffered “extensive injuries” when he was hit by a truck driver “going too fast” and who “wasn’t paying attention”, the life-changing impact causing multiple fractures and a severe brain injury that is likely to mean he requires assistance for the rest of his … Read more