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Is this the end for Britain’s most controversial bike lane? Mayor calls on council to scrap “hated” cycle lane and end “ridiculous saga once and for all” – costing local authority £3 million

After over two years of bizarre shoplifting-themed complaints, a series of injuries, opposition from furious local business owners, and political spats fought out over social media, the long-running controversy surrounding a solitary cycle lane in Middlesbrough finally appears to be coming to an end, as members of the town council’s executive prepare to vote to … Read more

“There are a lot of people smoking cigarettes every day”: Jonas Vingegaard says carbon monoxide method is like “smoking one cigarette” and claims he “never knew” it could be misused

Jonas Vingegaard has claimed that he was unaware that the controversial carbon monoxide rebreathing method deployed by his Visma-Lease a Bike team to test the effects of altitude training could be “misused” for performance enhancement purposes, stating that he will refrain from using the gas if it is banned by the UCI and WADA.Conjuring shades … Read more

Truflo Supertrax Floor Pump

The Truflo Supertrax Floor Pump pretty much nails it: it blows up tyres efficiently, stands solid and stable while you do it, and displays the pressure on a big, easy-to-read dial. It’s a well-made tool for your shed or car, and proof that you don’t need ‘exotic’ materials and huge price tags to get this … Read more

“A lot of it was caused by greed”: Factor’s CEO on navigating “self-inflicted” bike industry chaos, Chris Froome’s set-up complaints and why rim brakes are never coming back

It’s fair to say there aren’t too many bike brand bosses who would look back on the last few turbulent years for the industry and describe them as “solid”.But while cycling brands around the world have struggled to weather the post-Covid storms, for Factor CEO Rob Gitelis, the 2020s have seen steady growth based on … Read more

Gaciron W12BR-200 Smart Brake Warning Bicycle Shelf Braking Light

The Gaciron W12BR-200 Smart Brake Warning Bicycle Shelf Braking Light is solid, waterproof and very bright and comes in at a very modest price. In addition to its 200 lumen maximum output there are modes suitable for most riding situations, and the running time is very good. My only concern is the slightly restrictive, plasticky mount. … Read more

Percentage of cyclists killed or injured on UK roads dropping more than any other road user, new government figures reveal – but safety campaigners say number of fatalities “remain stubbornly high”

The number of cyclists killed on British roads has fallen by five per cent, more than any other category of road user over the past year, while the overall casualty figures for people riding bikes have also dropped by six per cent, the Department for Transport’s latest road safety statistics have revealed.According to the DfT’s … Read more