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Sir Chris Hoy reveals cancer diagnosis is terminal and he has two to four years to live: “I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown”

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he has terminal Stage four prostate cancer, and was told last year by doctors that he has two to four years to live.The 48-year-old – Britain’s second-most decorated Olympian with six golds on the track – says he found out his prognosis last September. Publicly, Hoy said in February … Read more

Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor

The Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor is a comfortable and accurate heart rate monitor, commonly used in healthcare, which has a good Bluetooth and ANT+ range, and very few dropouts during use. There are also a few interesting features that Polar has added, such as dual device Bluetooth and device-free recording.The H10 is the latest, … Read more

Body Rocket’s real time aero sensor now available to pre-order on Kickstarter from £2,200, new Scribe alloy wheels, Selle Royal’s choc chip ice cream-inspired saddle tech, mysterious new Van Rysel gravel bike + more

It’s been another interesting week for cycling tech, and we’re getting seriously techy, too. Yes there’s some new components, but we’ve also got more news about one of the most intriguing products around right now for you aerodynamicists out there, as well as a virtual fitting room for cyclists to help you buy the right … Read more

Active travel campaigners blast “clumsy, unworkable, and discriminatory” plan to ban cycling in Birmingham city centre, which council says will target delivery cyclists “speeding around city without care”

Birmingham could be the latest city in the UK to implement a controversial ban on people riding bikes in pedestrianised areas, after a new report by the local authority recommended adding cycling to a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) designed to tackle anti-social behaviour, a move the council claims will enable it to crack down … Read more

Prestacycle TorqRatchet Go

The Prestacycle TorqRatchet Go is a very useful little thing – you can easily use it for general bolt-twiddling without damaging it (not true of ‘proper’ torque wrenches), the torque readings are accurate, and it’s very portable. You don’t get many bits, but it’s a useful selection for bicycles, and as they’re standard 1/4in you … Read more