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A bike light that promises to get you seen “5.5 times sooner”, plus a hologram-powered smart bike, propeller-powered Seabike + loads more tech news from 3T, Oakley, Continental + more

This week’s Tech of the Week features some cool innovations, including the Seabike pedal-powered propeller, a Bike Radar Sensor with Lane Change Assist, and bike light that claims you’ll be seen “5.5 times sooner” than with a standard light. But first, we’re starting with a stationary bike promising to be the “future of fitness”. The “future of fitness” is… indoors, and involves holograms according … Read more

Kommit Bike Towing System

The Kommit Bike Towing System is a retractable cord-pull design with a high maximum pull force of 120kg, making it suitable for pulling both adults and younger riders. The system requires a suitable location to mount both areas, and the short strap can make installation a bit tricky, but once it’s fitted, riders of all … Read more

Warning government considering ban on floating bus stops “could stop new protected cycle lanes”

A cycling campaign group and London’s walking and cycling commissioner have warned that a potential ban on the floating bus stop design of cycle lane could “stop new protected cycle lanes”, would mean “fewer people cycling” and “lives at risk across the country”.The reaction comes after the Guardian this afternoon broke the news that the … Read more

Cafe owner blames closure on Brexit and cost of living crisis, but mainly bike lane for “nightmare” 50% loss of sales

A north London cafe and deli owner set to close her business after nine years has blamed a major cycle lane project and says sales halved since it was installed as taxi drivers stopped visiting because they had nowhere to park. The infrastructure on Seven Sisters Road was installed last year, Transport for London introducing Cycleway 50 in reaction to a concerning … Read more

Cyclist who swerved to avoid out-of-control driver questions if £500 fine for “driving without due care” an “appropriate” punishment

A cyclist has recalled how he narrowly avoided a collision with a driver who lost control on a bend, the motorist almost smashing into the rider and another vehicle having rounded the corner on the verge of the wrong side of a Somerset road. The images of the incident have also prompted questions about how it was dealt with … Read more

Is he (Shaun of the) Dead wrong about cyclists? Simon Pegg slammed for ‘me passing cyclists’ skit, blasting people on bikes “riding two abreast” and “in the middle of the road”; Shock and awe as Pogačar pulls off epic Giro TT win + more on the live blog

Birzman The Pump with Helix II

The Birzman The Pump with Helix II is a high-quality product made to exacting engineering standards. The pumping action is smooth and the head swivels smoothly, though there are a couple of minor niggles on what is generally a very well-thought-out piece of kit.Check out our best track pumps buyer’s guide for other alternatives, or our best bike … Read more

Transport Secretary says tougher laws for dangerous cyclists “under review” and will be considered “with an open mind”

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said tougher legislation to prosecute cyclists who kill or injure pedestrians is “under review” and will be considered “with an open mind”. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the former leader of the Conservative Party, has this week tabled a series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill that would see cyclists, as … Read more

Why do my feet hurt when cycling and how can I solve it?

Feet can often be the cause of discomfort on the bike whether that be hotspots, pressure points or numbness. According to our friendly local bike fitter this is almost always avoidable, so we went along for a lesson and some remedies for you to try if you experience foot pain on the bike. 2024 Jamie … Read more

20mph speed limits and more cycle lanes coming to Bristol? All roads “where possible” set for speed limit under Green Party plan

With the Green Party set to have control of Bristol’s council following last week’s election success, eyes have now turned to the manifesto promises of the campaign, the city’s “slow, expensive and unreliable” transport network to be tackled with increased investment in cycling and walking, as well as the installation of 20mph zones on all … Read more