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E-bikes to get ‘verified’ trust tags to identify they’re safe and legal so “customers can buy with confidence”

The UK’s largest bike trade associations have relaunched their “E-bike Positive” campaign with posters and product tags, in a bid to educate the public about safe, road legal e-bikes and to distinguish from illegal electric motorbikes.The E-bike Positive campaign was launched by German manufacturer Bosch in 2024, in partnership with both the Bicycle Association and … Read more

Assos RSR Bolide Socks S11

Assos is a brand renowned for producing high-quality cycling clothing, with a reputation that often justifies the premium pricing. But the Assos RSR Bolide Socks S11 fall well short of its usual standards, with an unfinished appearance and disappointing quality that undermines their lofty price tag.Aero socks have become increasingly common, with riders wearing them … Read more

“It’s just generally scary that a car can do that to you so easily”: EF pro cyclist Lukas Nerurkar seriously injured after being hit by driver on training ride whilst visiting family back in UK

Lukas Nerurkar has revealed he was seriously injured by a driver in a training crash whilst visiting family in England.The incident occurred on 2nd July. The 22-year-old suffered a broken collarbone that was also dislocated, a fractured sternum, a fractured vertebra, a broken rib, and a punctured lung. In a statement released by his team, … Read more

Thule VeloLite 1-bike towball carrier

The Thule VeloLite 1-bike towball carrier is the easiest and most secure way to carry a single bike on the outside of a car. It folds down small for storage and is (relatively) light for moving between storage and the car. It’s undoubtedly a premium bike rack, and it has a price to match.There are … Read more

Where have all the exciting bikes gone?

Check out the Tour de France peloton and you’ll see a handful of unusual-looking road bikes like the Colnago Y1Rs raced by Tadej Pogacar and his UAE Team Emirates XRG teammates and the Trek Madone SLR ridden by Lidl-Trek, but the majority of bikes are pretty similar to one another in design and the latest … Read more

Could this year’s Tour de France time trial be decided by the size of the team car? Expert proposes a “maximum CdA value for team cars” and extended following distances after research finds larger vehicles offer aero advantage

A new study by academics in Scotland found that the aerodynamic benefit created by a following vehicle is directly linked to its drag area, meaning larger or less aerodynamic team cars can provide a greater advantage to riders during time trials.The benefits of riding behind a vehicle are well understood in cycling, but there can … Read more

Deer Hunter on the turbo, chewing ice in a heatwave and new understandings of migration: How a Lewisham cyclist broke an ultra cycling record and learnt to see the world differently

A man who broke the world record for most countries cycled in seven days says his attempt has shaped his understanding of the world, and has influenced his approach to his new job as a politician.Mark Kowalski’s attempt was a compromise with his fiancée after agreeing not to ride the Transcontinental Race for the fourth … Read more

Will X-Lab’s £1,000 endurance bike with power meter included set a new benchmark for great value? Plus Particle’s 944g carbon wheelset + more

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWe have a selection of exciting products from around the world currently with our reviewers for testing. Highlights include Hong Kong-based Particle’s 994g wheelset, an endurance bike from XDS that comes with a power meter for around £1,000, plus an even fancier version … Read more