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What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is the entire Tour de France talking about it? Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard insist it’s “nothing suspicious” and “just a simple test”, but others are less convinced

Carbon monoxide has been the talk of the Tour de France this week, the race’s biggest stars and teams fielding questions on a controversial ‘rebreathing’ technique used to test and optimise riders’ altitude training. However, given the health questions that inevitably follow an admission about inhaling a deadly gas such as carbon monoxide, plus the potential for the practice … Read more

Yet another cyclist ordered to pay £500 for cycling through town centre, as council insists those who “have not followed the rules” will be “rightly punished”

Another cyclist has found themselves on the receiving end of a hefty bill for riding through the town centre, a council continuing to enforce a controversial cycling ban and warning that cyclists will be “rightly punished” and face “repercussions” if they “have not followed the rules”.The long-running saga in Grimsby concerns Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO) … Read more

Magicshine Evo 1700 Underneath Mounted Bike Light

The Magicshine Evo 1700 Underneath Mounted Bike Light is impressively specced and very well built, especially considering the price. The beam shape is quite odd, though, and if you’re using full power the run-time is nowhere near the headline claim. It’s specifically aimed at commuting, but frankly it’s overkill for that – and certain aspects … Read more

Ribble aims to “redefine road” with new Allroad range, with up to 38mm tyre clearance, “world-class” aerodynamics and endurance geometry

Ribble has completely overhauled its drop bar lineup with the introduction of the Allroad range, featuring three new road bikes: the Allroad SL R, Allroad SL and Allroad SL R e. The top-tier SL R offers space for tyres up to 38mm wide, internal storage and “world-class aerodynamic performance” paired with endurance-specific geometry, according to Ribble. … Read more

Fizik Performance Cycling Socks

The Fizik Performance Cycling Socks are comfortable, light and smart looking. They let your feet breathe a bit, and have a tight enough cuff to stay up without undue pressure, but at just under 20 quid they’re an expensive choice.Check out our guide to the best cycling socks for more – and cheaper – options.As … Read more

Islabikes launches spare parts website, as founder returns as “100%” owner “motivated by idea of keeping all Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”

Islabikes may have ceased production of its well-respected children’s bikes in the autumn, but founder Isla Rowntree has returned as “100 per cent owner” and has launched a new spare parts website to help keep “all the Islabikes we sold over 18 years in circulation”.The Islabikes website now displays a range of spare parts for … Read more