The Brighton Naked Bike Ride has been postponed due to safety concerns following the announcement of an anti-racism march announced to counter-act a protest by the far-right.The 2026 ride was due to take place on Saturday 13th June and would have marked the 20th anniversary of the event through the city. However, following a planned … Read more
Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been seen arguing on the streets of Central London with a fellow cyclist who accused him of jumping multiple red lights.The actor, best known for his roles in Sherlock, The Imitation Game and Doctor Strange was filmed last week dismounting his bike and approaching a fellow commuter. The other cyclist, … Read more
The Santini Alpha Sleeveless Baselayer sounds counterintuitive on paper – it’s a sleeveless fleece base layer for winter – but it proves its worth on the road. After a full winter it’s become my go-to layer for pretty much everything from mild autumn mornings to properly cold winter days, and that versatility is its greatest … Read more
The Scott Addict 20 is one of those rare bikes that shows it is possible to have a road machine that feels incredibly light and fast – and I mean properly fast – while also offering an endurance style position paired with the highest level of comfort, all without making any real sacrifice anywhere. It’s … Read more
Groucho Marx famously made this remark in his resignation letter to the Friars Club in 1949 or so. It’s a quote that has always amused me, and to a certain degree has also rung true. Although I have always cycled on the road, I also had many years of riding cross country mountain bike too.Road … Read more
The Truflo Electron Compact Electric Pump is indeed mini with a weight of 120g, or 126g with the extra valve. It fits nicely into your back pocket or saddlebag for those moments when you need it on the road – although ringing out 83 decibels when in action, it’s not for quietly pumping and sneaking … Read more
It’s all going on in the cycling world and we’ve crammed all the product-related goodness into a jam-packed edition of Tech of the Week. We’ve got alien-themed clothing from Assos, a strangely appealing Lego road bike, not one but two cycling-focused watches, as well as news of how you can buy one of Pogacar’s old … Read more
2026 marks the 34th edition of the China Cycle. Held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the event has grown in size and popularity over the years, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the cycling industry. Asian manufacturing continues to dominate the cycling world, with Chinese factories now behind some of the most … Read more
Porsche has revealed that it is shutting down its e-bike subsidiary Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, a move that will also see e-bike motor brand Fazua closed.The German sports car brand launched its e-bike subsidiary in 2022, the same year it acquired Fazua, in a bid to develop and market electric drive systems that would power … Read more
