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SRAM’s £4k gravel groupset, “the lightest folding bike in the world”, Ritchey’s long-distance Montebello, Trek’s green initiatives, and tech news from Chris King, Styrkr + more

Welcome to this week’s roundup of the latest and greatest stories on cycling tech — and beyond. It’s been quite a big week on the gravel front with SRAM’s premium £4k gravel groupset, as well as Ritchey’s introduction of the Montebello long-distance bike, and Trek’s latest sustainability initiatives. Plus, Prodrive has expanded its offering of lightweight folding bikes and we’ve taken … Read more

“It’s always been the same Peter Sagan”: Three-time world champion talks retirement, pressure, the peloton’s “loss of respect”, and being cycling’s greatest showman in exclusive interview

At the end of June, one of the most successful, flamboyant, and iconic cycling figures of the 21st century crossed the finish line of a road race for the last time. Riding for the little-known but colourfully named Pierre Baguette team, Peter Sagan – one of the sport’s greatest winning machines – finished the fifth … Read more

Cycology 8 Days Top Tube Bag

The Cycology 8 Days Top Tube Bag is a simple, lightweight waterproof top tube bag that’s at the smaller end of the size range and offers limited luggage capacity. It’s sleek and stylish with original, bold artwork on the outside that’s sure to catch plenty of attention. It sits nicely and looks pretty on your … Read more

Driver handed suspended sentence for cutting across and killing cyclist claimed he was “blinded by the sun” before fatal crash – despite motorist behind saying she spotted victim

A motorist who claimed he was “blinded by the sun” when he cut across and struck a cyclist, who died that evening from his injuries – despite another driver who was following close behind telling officers that she saw the cyclist approaching – has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence.According to Judge Simon Batiste, … Read more

“A second-hand bike costs the same as two tanks of fuel”: Cyclists react to “joke” survey which found that almost half of Brits believe they can’t afford to buy a bike

“How much is motoring insurance, tax, MOT, servicing, repairs, and fuel when you add it all up?” That’s the question currently being posed by baffled cyclists across the UK, after a new survey examining attitudes towards cycling found that almost half of Brits believe they cannot afford a bike, with yesterday’s story on the somewhat … Read more

Vittoria Ridearmor TLR Tyre

The Vittoria RideArmor TLR Tyre offers impressive puncture protection without sacrificing on grip, suppleness and comfort – especially when compared to other ‘practical’ tyres on the market. I used these for a month, which took in numerous long rides, and while I found them heavier than more performance-oriented tyres, their excellent overall quality means I’d … Read more

E-scooter rider arrested after cyclist left with “life-threatening” injuries in hit-and-run collision – as local police launch crackdown on “constant problem” of e-scooter misuse

An e-scooter user who fled the scene after colliding with a cyclist at the weekend, leaving her with serious injuries, has been arrested, as local police launch a crackdown on the “constant problem” of e-scooter “misuse” in the area.The collision took place at around 8pm on Sunday on Ridegway in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, a … Read more

Specialized reveals new S-Works Crux – “the lightest gravel bike in the world”

Hot on the heels of SRAM launching its new 13-speed gravel groupset, Specialized has unveiled its updated flagship gravel bike, the S-Works Crux, featuring the new drivetrain. That brand new, premium groupset has allowed 102 grams to be shaved off the complete bike’s weight, promising an even swifter journey towards what Specialized dubs “Gravel Enlightenment”. Enlightenment aside, … Read more