“Nasty and unsafe” road plans that will force cyclists to use backstreets “overrun” with lorries referred to Active Travel England, as councillors slam “compromise” scheme that sees drivers “not losing out in any way”

A local councillor has called for plans to redevelop the busy A6 in Stockport – which include what he describes as “nasty and unsafe” proposals to remove the road’s painted cycle lanes and force cyclists to use backstreets “overrun” with HGVs – to be referred to Active Travel England for review, after fellow councillors argued … Read more

“We have sadly raced our last race”: British cycling team who had 14 bikes stolen at Tour of Britain collapses, two months after overnight raid described as “absolute hammer blow to our over-achieving team on a stretched budget”

Lifeplus Wahoo, Britain’s longest-running UCI Continental team and the only UK-based squad to take part in the current iteration of the Tour de France Femmes, will close at the end of 2024 and has ridden its last race, with team bosses citing a “lack of appetite” to continue struggling to compete at the highest level … Read more

Panaracer GravelKing SK TLR Gravel Tyre

The Panaracer GravelKing SK TLR Gravel Tyre offers a winning blend of grip, cushioning and feedback. It’s predictable and stable on all kinds of gravel, wet or dry – and it rolls well for its size, too. This isn’t the lightest version, but it’s still an excellent option.Well here’s a thing. ‘The all new GravelKing … Read more

From Deux Moulins to Dumoulin: Pro cycling’s most iconic toilet stops

When Nils Politt hopped off his bike and jumped the barrier at the bottom of the Butte Montmartre, before fighting his way through the beer-guzzling and wine-sipping patrons of the famous Café des Deux Moulins in search of a bathroom during the closing stages of Saturday’s Olympic men’s road race, he inadvertently entered his name … Read more

Ekoi Racing Checks Jersey Navy

The pro-adjacent, summer-focused Ekoi Racing Checks Jersey is ideal if you’re looking for an aerodynamic top that sheds heat well, protects your skin and provides a comfortable fit. Though it does come with a price to match its pro credentials – at least at its full RRP. The structure of the seams and sleeves encourages … Read more