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Will this “AI rear-view mirror” enhance road safety for cyclists? Plus “performance-enhancing” sunscreen, ANOTHER cycling indicator, cyclist yells at cloud, white bib shorts and tech news from Shimano, Rapha, Trek + more

It’s time to go through the top tech stories of the week and as usual, there’s no shortage. Kicking things off with an Irish tech company’s “AI rear-view mirror”, an indicator for bikes and helmets from the set of Dragon’s Den, cycling sunscreen with some big claims, sunglasses from Mavic, and a collaboration between Pirelli and … Read more

Conservative MP Philip Davies accused of “massive prejudice against cyclists” after “angry email rant” to constituent who questioned his “contradictory” road safety views and number plates for cyclists stance

A cyclist in Bradford frustrated by his MP’s views on cycling and road safety reported receiving an “angry rant” from the politician displaying “raw prejudice” against cyclists having emailed him to discuss his attitude to making the constituency’s roads safer and the topical debate around dangerous cycling proposals.Sir Philip Davies has been MP for Shipley in Yorkshire since … Read more

Topeak JoeBlow Pro Digital

The Topeak JoeBlow Pro Digital is a quality pump with a very long hose and an accurate digital gauge. The SmartHead automatically and tightly fits both Presta and Schrader valves, and the base is sturdy. Disappointingly going past 130psi gets hard fast, so you need to treat the claimed 200psi sticker max with a little … Read more

Government knew it wasn’t investing enough in cycling, according to new document

At the end of a week when the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) warned that “the UK is travelling in the wrong direction” after official figures showed a 7.3 per cent decline in cycling miles travelled and a 2.2 per cent rise in car journeys between 2022 and 2023, a newly available document shows that the Department for … Read more

“Cowardly” hit-and-run driver who killed teen cyclist jailed again after leading police on 100mph chase following release

A “cowardly and callous” hit-and-run driver who killed a 15-year-old cyclist in 2021 and was sentenced to three years and four months in prison and a three-year driving ban has been jailed again for 22 months following his release having led police on a 100mph pursuit through 40mph zones in a stolen vehicle.Leo Meek appeared … Read more

Hunt introduces recycled carbon fibre to its wheel range: would you pay just a little more to help the planet?

Hunt Wheels has announced a new range of Sustain Phase One wheels intended to reduce the company’s environmental impact without taking a hit on performance. Hunt says it has taken three of its existing wheels and improved their sustainability through altered spec choices and the use of recycled carbon and aluminium. It says that, as … Read more

Bioracer Epic Women’s Bibshorts Black

The race-fit Bioracer Epic Women’s Bibshorts are well priced and feature a Bibzip designed to help with comfort breaks. This doesn’t compromise their performance, but it does come at a cost to the shorts’ aesthetics and breathability, and I felt the Wave chamois was overly large.> Buy now: Bioracer Epic Women’s Bibshorts for £104.67 from BioracerThe most distinctive feature of Bioracer’s … Read more

“Many may consider this to be a vote loser, but I think it’s a vote winner”: Insurance for cyclists debated by Lords, and quickly shut down as “utterly ridiculous”; Drivers told “leave the racing to Pogačar”; Crows attack cyclists + more on the live blog

How to avoid saddle pain and get comfortable on the bike — top tips for more pleasant pedalling, and why your seat itself might not be the problem

In a recent poll over on our YouTube channel, 33% of you lovely lot said that you suffer from bum pain when cycling. It’s clearly a very common issue, but it’s not something you need to put up with. Here’s how to avoid saddle pain and improve your riding experience, and we’ll also explain why your … Read more

Shimano finally introduces new electronic 12-speed GRX Di2 gravel groupset

Shimano has expanded its gravel components range by launching GRX RX825 12-speed Di2. With Shimano’s Dura-Ace, Ultegra and 105 road groupsets firmly in the 12-speed Di2 realm, the Japanese giant’s gravel-specific GRX line was at a bit of a crossroads following the launch of the mechanical GRX RX820 12-speed groupset last August, as electronic GRX was still 11-speed. That is no … Read more