“We warned that voting for these parties would lead to anti-car measures”: 20mph speed limit plan to “really encourage more cycle journeys” slammed as “nuts” and “extremely worrying”

A council’s recent announcement that it intends to reduce the speed limit in urban, residential areas from 30mph to 20mph – a move the local authority says will be “beneficial” for people cycling, walking, and wheeling – has been greeted with righteous indignation by opposition politicians, who have described the plans as “nuts”, “extremely worrying”, … Read more

Cafe Du Cycliste Maya Unisex Insulated Packable Cycling Gilet

The Cafe du Cycliste Maya unisex insulated cycling gilet is perfect for cold mornings, night rides and long-distance routes, when the temperature threatens to plummet and then spike over the course of the day. It’s a versatile piece of kit that will pack down into a saddle bag and can even be stuffed into a … Read more

Lotto Dstny reveals new Orbea team bikes – and you can buy their replicas

The Belgian pro team Lotto Dstny has announced a partnership with the Spanish bike brand Orbea for the upcoming 2024 season. Described as a “new era in the pursuit of excellence,” this collaboration marks the team’s controversial departure from a 12-year partnership with Ridley to embrace Orbea’s cutting-edge road bikes, with full replicas of the … Read more

7 weird and wonderful cycling/fitness gadgets from CES 2024, including the indoor bike that charges your laptop, earphones that give you a training programme, and an e-bike you control with a smart ring

The CES tech expo – which used to be called the Consumer Electronics Show until it got too broad for the name – is taking place in Las Vegas right now, and here are seven of the most interesting bike and fitness products that we’ve spotted so far….Vanpowers’ two new e-bikes offer “a new benchmark in anti-theft protection”Vanpowers has … Read more

Ass Savers Win Wing 2 Gravel

The Ass Savers Win Wing 2 is a relatively inexpensive, easy to install and highly-effective rear mudguard that’s available in both road and gravel versions. An update to the original, this new version is said to be stronger and kinder on your bike’s paintwork thanks to the included frame protection. It’s now available in a … Read more