A New York cyclist has criticised the “indifferent” behaviour of a police officer who struck him with his car in one of the city’s cycle lanes, before attempting to claim that the injured rider “came out of nowhere”.The officer, who refused to apologise for the crash and repeatedly asked the cyclist for his ID, faces … Read more
The ADO Air 20 Ultra is a good value folding bike that’s made more useful across a wider range of terrain by the addition of an automatic three speed Bafang motor, without adding significant extra weight or complexity. It’s good value too.> Buy here: ADO Air 20 Ultra V2026 Folding E-BikeADO Air 20 Ultra – … Read more
Promising 16-year-old cyclist Shane O’Brien has tragically been killed in a collision with a parked lorry during a training ride in Co. Waterford.The teenager, from Fermoy, Co. Cork, was riding on the N72 road at Ballygalane, just outside Lismore, shortly after 11am on Tuesday when the fatal collision took place.Local Gardaí, who are currently investigating … Read more
After the conclusion of another successful London edition of the World Naked Bike Ride, the organisers behind the event (WNBR London) have once again called for participants utilising one of London’s cycle hire schemes to use a seat cover when riding completely in the buff, following several reports of bare rear ends on rental bikes … Read more
The 2027 Tour de France’s UK Grand Départ will be broadcast live free-to-air on Channel 5, as part of a three-year deal which will also see the channel host daily highlights of the Tour, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España.This year’s Tour de France marks the first edition of cycling’s biggest race to not be … Read more
With a verified weight of just 1070g, the Roval Terra CLX III wheelset immediately stands out. However, the headline figure is only part of the story, as performance is faultless across the board. Outstanding comfort, impressive stiffness and easy tyre setup leave very little to criticise. At £2750, though, that level of performance is exactly … Read more
There’s a chance you might have seen a clip of a confrontation between a cyclist and a certain Baron Gove of Torry in the past 48 hours. It was an unnecessary confrontation in my opinion, and I’ll now do my best to explain why. As a cyclist myself can I apologise on behalf of the … Read more
The Madison Freewheel windproof packable jacket might look very familiar to regular readers, and that’s because it’s a variation on the Madison Freewheel waterproof packable jacket Shaun Audane reviewed last year. It’s almost identical, and looks like it’s even pieced together from the same fabric panels, but the crucial difference is that it loses the … Read more
Can a bike make you faster without demanding the flexibility of a pro racer? Eddy Merckx Cycles believes so. The Belgian brand has unveiled its new 525R road bike, claiming a “geometry revolution” that puts riders into an efficient position while maintaining all-day comfort. We’ve heard this idea quite a lot lately. Essentially, the concept is … Read more
