Emily Bridges accuses Rishi Sunak of “normalising violence against trans people”, as she prepares for British Cycling legal challenge

Emily Bridges, the transgender cyclist whose controversial participation in female events prompted British Cycling to review and update its transgender and non-binary participation policies, has confirmed that she will continue to challenge the governing body’s decision – despite conceding that “elite sport is over for me”.In a wide-ranging interview with ITV which aired last night, … Read more

Pearson Forge 2024

The Pearson Forge is a do-it-all performance road bike with a geometry suited to riders with a normal level of flexibility. It’s quick and punchy, and Pearson’s laser focus on fit means you can ride it comfortably for hours at a time.> Buy now: Pearson Forge for £6,199 from Pearson CyclesDon’t call the Forge an … Read more

Check out Burls’ eye-catching new titanium road bike

Britain’s Burls Bicycles is introducing a new titanium road bike with disc brakes and internal routing, and it looks very, very cool. You can buy it off the peg or in a full-custom geometry, so let’s get into the details…If you don’t know about Burls Bicycles, it’s a small family business that specialises in custom-built … Read more

VeloPac RidePac Max Slim Navy

The VeloPac RidePac Max Slim mostly does what you want: keeps your phone, cards and other stuff protected from showers and knocks. It organises it all neatly, too. The quality feels high and it’s easy to pocket, but if you want serious protection from heavy rain or heavy impacts, it’s best to look elsewhere. We’ve … Read more

Check out “the lightest angle grinder-resistant lock” infused with diamond, plus £4,300 Mavic wheels + more tech news from Giro, Topeak, SDG + CamelBak

Check out a bunch of the latest cycling products that we saw at the UK bike industry’s COREbike trade show yesterday, including unreleased shoes from Giro, Topeak’s LED torque wrench, and cool new stuff from Camelbak, Mavic, and SDG.OnGuard’s RockSolid is “the lightest angle grinder-resistant lock”OnGuard is introducing a new RockSolid lock which, it claims, … Read more

MP opposes plan to improve cyclist safety at “one of the most dangerous junctions” — because “main beneficiaries” will be non-local cyclists “looking to cycle in a straight line”

An ambitious proposal to transform a London roundabout described as “one of the most dangerous junctions on the road network” and the scene of 56 collisions in the last three years has been criticised by a Conservative MP who claims it will “lead to increased traffic congestion, increased pollution and rat-running”, and “the main cycling beneficiaries … Read more