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Cyclists riding through town centre threatened with £1,000 fines and told they “don’t pay road tax” as “cowboy” wardens accused of “running amok” – but council orders staff to stop fining cyclists

A local council has ordered the private agency tasked with enforcing its ban on anti-social and “intimidating” cycling to stop fining cyclists riding their bikes in the city with immediate effect, after the agency’s wardens were accused of “running amok”, mistakenly fining cyclists £100 for riding their bikes in areas where cycling is permitted, threatening … Read more

Liv introduces new lighter Langma with 33mm clearance, more aero and more efficiency: here are our first ride impressions

Liv has launched the third-generation Langma road bike, crafted for performance-oriented road cyclists and promising exceptional performance on climbs, descents and flat roads (everything, then) thanks to its lighter weight, improved aerodynamics and enhanced efficiency. While the Langma caters for the specific needs of women cyclists, its most recent update shares many features with “lightest, most efficient Giant … Read more

Camelbak Podium Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle 530ml (18oz)

The Camelbak Podium Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is a sturdy, spill-proof way to carry cool drinks on long rides. The unique nozzle is easy to drink from and you can bung it in the dishwasher to stay fresh. If you can get around the weight, price and scratches, it’s a good shout.> Buy now: Camelbak … Read more

Ex-footballer Joey Barton apologises and pays Jeremy Vine £75,000 over “bike nonce” tweet – but Vine says apology “is not the final outcome of this case”

Ex-footballer Joey Barton has apologised and agreed to pay broadcaster and cycling advocate Jeremy Vine £75,000 in damages and costs to settle part of a defamation case lodged by the Channel 5 presenter in the wake of a string of social media posts which saw Barton label Vine a “bike nonce” and a “paedo defender”.However, … Read more

Giro Stylus Road Cycling Shoes

The Giro Stylus is described as a shoe that’s ‘no frills, just the fundamentals done right’, and that’s a pretty fair description. You’re not getting any bells and whistles but it’s a decent shoe that’s not expensive and performs well for most riding. Having said that, you can have some of those more premium features … Read more

Dutch government and neurologists call on cyclists to wear helmets – but cyclists’ union says “too much emphasis” on helmets discourages cycling and “has an air of victim blaming”

The Dutch Cyclists’ Union has admitted that it may be a “wise decision” to wear a bike helmet on a voluntary basis, but urged against placing too much emphasis on helmet use – which the group argued can actually discourage cycling and instil a victim blaming culture in the famously cycling-friendly nation – after local … Read more

Lazer Universal Rechargeable LED for all helmets

The Lazer Universal Rechargeable LED For All Helmets is light, bright enough to use as a standalone and has decent run times. It’s also simple to attach to any helmet and an absolute breeze to fit to a Lazer lid.> Buy now: Lazer Universal Rechargeable LED For All Helmets for £26.39 from Swinnerton CyclesThis is very … Read more