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Driver accused of hit-and-run that “could have killed” teen cyclist caught by “fluke” as police track missing Apple AirPod that fell into vehicle during collision

Police in Florida have admitted it was “just a fluke” that they managed to arrest a driver suspected of a hit-and-run which left a 15-year-old cyclist unconscious with facial fractures and other injuries, one of the victim’s AirPods falling into the vehicle during the crash and giving officers a handy GPS lead when the driver returned … Read more

Best women’s bike saddles 2026 — get comfortable and support for your riding with a women-specific seat

Out of all the touchpoints on your bike, the saddle arguably has the greatest responsibility for your overall cycling comfort. While there is not necessarily a need for a women-specific saddle, they might be a great option if you struggle to get comfortable on unisex saddles or to help narrow down your search. Comfort is subjective, but our … Read more

Trek’s new road bike: what is it and what do we know so far?

Trek is set to launch a new road bike that was ridden to victory on its debut outing by Lidl-Trek’s Mads Petersen in the Dauphiné yesterday, but what is this new bike that appears to say both ‘Madone’ and ‘Emonda’ on the top tube, and what do we know about it so far?It looks a … Read more

Himiway A7 Pro

Cyclist reclaims stolen Brompton following “altercation” — as angle grinder bike robber jailed for 33 months

Police praised the “swift action of witnesses” but urged the public to consider their safety after an angle grinder bike robber was confronted as he cut through a lock and injured in an “altercation”, the offender now jailed for 33 months.George Jhugroo pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a … Read more

Pie-cation in Yorkshire — tales from a pastry-fuelled weekend bikepacking adventure

“We’ll make it back to Whitby before dark, right?” My friend’s words echoed a hint of desperation as we pedalled up yet another climb through the brown North Yorkshire moorland that was still months away from breaking into its purple bloom. It was mid-afternoon, and the day had been filled with so many climbs that … Read more

Police investigate RideLondon incident as cyclist seriously injured in collision with driver on closed road course

Essex Police has called on RideLondon participants who may have witnessed a serious collision during the event to come forward with camera footage or information. The appeal comes after a cyclist taking part in the sportive was involved in a collision with a motorist driving on a road that was supposed to be closed to non-event traffic, the driver … Read more

Labour’s shadow secretary for transport rides a bike and offers support for cycling infrastructure… gets accused of photo-op (and for riding without helmet); Eden Hazard climbs Mont Ventoux; Chris Froome denies team power struggle + more on the live blog

Repente Nova Aeron saddle

The Repente Nova Aeron is a reasonably priced, reasonably light saddle that looks great and boasts some neat eco credentials, but while it’s fine on the road over long distances, when I ventured off the tarmac its lack of cushioning made itself felt, literally – it’s incredibly firm.For more options, check out our guide to … Read more

15-year-old boy arrested after violent attack on cyclist near Box Hill which left victim seriously injured with punctured lung when masked thugs on motorbike kicked him off popular cycle path

A teenager has been arrested after a cyclist from Surrey was violently attacked by masked thugs on motorbikes while using a segregated cycling route near Box Hill, the rider suffering broken bones and a punctured lung when he was aggressively kicked from his bike last Wednesday evening.After releasing a still image of the attackers, along with … Read more