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Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more

This week, we’ve got Bosch’s first-ever hub-based motor and the first-ever e-bike quote from a German rock star, plus a hire-bike crit, and e-bike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida.Bosch unveils its first hub motor Bosch Hub Line motor (Image Credit: Bosch) Another week, another Bosch announcement! This time, it’s a bit more interesting than an … Read more

“This proves that women can compete alongside men”: Sarah Ruggins smashes outright 6,000km record for riding across Europe by three days… and 7-day distance record en route

Ultra-cyclist extraordinaire Sarah Ruggins has smashed another endurance cycling record, breaking the overall record for cycling across Europe by more than three days.Having started in Tarifa, Spain two weeks ago, Ruggins smashed the record time taken crossing Europe from its southern to northernmost point in Nordkapp, Norway, finishing the 6,020km in 13 days, 20 hours, … Read more

SKS Speedrocker XL Mudguard Set

The SKS Speedrocker XL Mudguard Set is an excellent option for gravel bikes. The sturdy design is easy to fit and provides good coverage on muddy trails.Fitting the guards was a relatively easy job with decent instructions on the box. That said, I did turn to a YouTube guide for slightly better step by step … Read more

14,000 on cycle storage waiting list as bike theft rockets and cyclists complain: “If you can’t get a space, you’re not going to be inspired to buy a bike”

Residents in Lambeth are being left with impossibly long waiting lists for secure bicycle storage that is leaving them vulnerable to their bikes being stolen, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.Lambeth Council has 828 on-street bike hangars each of which can store six bicycles, making the borough’s provision the fourth highest in London. … Read more

Silca Ultimate Tubeless Valves 70mm

The Silca Ultimate Tubeless Valves feel very nicely made, and nothing more. There’s no bling factor from wild colours, and no novel technology to increase airflow. They are compatible with tyre inserts, however, which isn’t always a given.This 70mm version (there’s a 50mm that’s £1 cheaper) is perfect for 60mm deep rims. It provides enough … Read more

Could this be the safest road bike ever built? Canyon thinks so

Canyon has unveiled a futuristic concept road bike that it claims could transform cycling safety by predicting hazards before riders spot them. The Predict prototype combines cameras, radar, edge AI and an integrated display to create a 360° system designed to identify risks, assist with group riding and provide real-time guidance.“This breakthrough intelligent system architecture … Read more

GripGrab PACR InsideGrip Full Finger Summer Gloves

The PACR InsideGrip Full Finger Summer gloves are the lightest and most minimal full-finger gloves of GripGrab’s lineup. While some of the technology is not particularly well explained or highlighted by GripGrab, the gloves feature hundreds of small silicone grippers inside the palm. The result is a comfortable pair of gloves that are breathable while … Read more

Vittoria Corsa Pro Tubeless Tyres

The Vittoria Corsa Pro Tubeless Tyres are beautifully made and deeply classy. They feel fast, grip superbly, and somehow manage to stay impressively usable on real British roads.At £89.99 each, the Corsa Pro sits firmly at the premium end of the market, but after several weeks riding them around Bath, the Wye Valley, and the … Read more