“How exactly is a disabled person supposed to access this bridge?”: Campaigners call on council to remove “unlawful, discriminatory” barriers from National Cycle Route

A council is facing calls to remove a set of barriers located at the entrance to a bridge, which forms part of the National Cycle Network, after local campaigners branded them “unlawful” and “discriminatory”.The barriers were recently installed on a bridge in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, replacing another set of metal barriers which similarly stretched across … Read more

Body Rocket expands its real-time drag measuring system to road bikes and reveals intriguing prototype

Body Rocket, the aero tech start-up known for its real-time aerodynamic drag force measurement system for cyclists and triathletes, has revealed a road bike prototype, which could perhaps – if it enters wider production – make wind tunnels altogether unnecessary for all but the very top elite cyclists. While Body Rocket has previously worked predominantly on TT and triathlon … Read more

Conservative MP slammed for “incorrectly” claiming that “bankrupt” council is prioritising £10m cycle lane extension over local services

A Conservative MP who claimed that the local council is planning to spend £10 million on a cycle lane extension while “threatening to axe local services” has been accused of misinforming and misleading his constituents, after cycling campaigners pointed out that the work to upgrade the current “death trap” infrastructure is in fact funded by … Read more

SRAM Force AXS groupset

The SRAM Force AXS groupset remains the brand’s second-tier option, but this latest version has been updated with less bulky shifters, a SRAM Red-style carbon crankset, a new front mech design, a new look and a slightly lower weight. It’s better than ever and remains an excellent choice for workhorse bikes all the way through to … Read more