What happens when a Tour de France rider punctures? From wheel and bike swaps to neutral support, here’s how pros get back on the road in rapid time

The Tour de France is one of the most gruelling and prestigious cycling races in the world, and although race organisers do their best to make the riding conditions as good as they can get for the riders, punctures are still inevitable. With riders covering around 3,500 kilometres across varied and challenging terrain, punctures happen, and … Read more

Recall Rider Dual Safety Camera

As its name suggests, the Recall Rider Dual Safety Camera has two lenses, one front facing, one rear facing, so it can record what’s going on in front and behind. You can record with just a single lens or both, depending on where you have the camera mounted, bike or helmet. Though the quality of … Read more

Bike shop staff threatened with knife and shears during “appalling ordeal”, as e-bikes worth £22,200 stolen during shocking robbery

Police in Nottingham have released images of suspects wanted in connection with a shocking robbery at a branch of Rutland Cycling which saw staff threatened with shears and a knife before bikes worth £22,200 were taken.Detectives investigating the armed robbery said that a group of masked males entered the shop on Nottingham Road, New Basford, at … Read more

Pragmasis to wind down production of bike locks after “finding times hard” amid Brexit, Covid and “cost-of-living crisis combined with Ukraine situation”

Popular bicycle lock manufacturer Pragmasis and SecurityForBikes has announced that it will be ceasing production of its products and closing its retail and despatch business later this year due to “the brutal reality” of “losing money for quite a while” amid challenging times and rising costs and overheads.Founder and owner Steve Briggs, who began the company … Read more

Velotoze Aero Socks Extra Tall – XT

The Velotoze Aero Socks Extra Tall – XT blend comfort, performance and style, making them an excellent choice for competitive cyclists.> Buy now: Velotoze Aero Socks Extra Tall – XT for £38.90 from VelotozeWith their innovative two-material construction, these socks feature a foot fabric composed of a breathable blend of nylon, Coolmax, and Lycra. This combination ensures … Read more

Driver who hit nine cyclists in Mallorca, killing one, jailed for three years

Six years on from horrific collision which saw one cyclist die and several injured in Mallorca after a driver smashed into a group of German riders, hitting nine of them, the motorist responsible has been jailed for three years for manslaughter.The Mallorca Daily Bulletin reported that Anais Marco was sentenced at a court in Palma, the prison … Read more