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Who needs bike lights* when your whole bike glows in the dark? Plus the Strava updates you’ve been waiting for and loads more tech news from MAAP, Quoc, POC + more

* First things first, and to answer the question in our title, bike lights are a legal requirement after dusk where we’re from whether your bike glows in the dark or not… but that hasn’t stopped some plucky entrepreneurs trying to crowdfund said glow-in-the-dark bike, which you can read all about further down this page! … Read more

Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR

If you’re looking for a solution for small-to-medium loads that’s simple to fit and move between bikes, and is stable in use, then the Ortlieb Seat-Pack QR ticks all those boxes. It has the best fitting system of any seatpack I’ve ever tried, and is very well made and easy to use. The only major … Read more

Roads police chief urges stricter sentences for driving offences, warns “basic standard of driving has reduced” and puts cyclists and pedestrians at risk

In a week when there has been much political and media focus on road safety — namely with the government agreeing to introduce tougher laws for “dangerous cyclists” who kill or injure — the UK’s head of roads policing has spoken at-length about the need for stricter sentences to deter dangerous and anti-social driving.Speaking on the Highways News podcast on … Read more

Your complete guide to SRAM road bike groupsets — explore the range and choose the best SRAM groupset for you

Component manufacturer SRAM makes a range of groupsets for road bikes and mountain bikes. In this guide to SRAM’s road bike groupsets we’ll walk you through your options from SRAM’s innovative wireless electronic shifting systems to the entry-level Apex groupset.The American-based component maker was founded in 1987 and SRAM’s first product was Grip Shift, a twist-grip shifter … Read more

Everything you need to know about bike pedals: from clipless to flat pedals and everything in between

Whether you’re just starting out on your cycling journey or considering upgrading your pedal system, here’s everything you need to know about bike pedals, from flat platform pedals to ‘clipless’ systems. 2023 Trek FX+2 e-bike Jamie riding shot (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) First things first: Pedals are an integral component of your bike, providing a connection between … Read more

Telegraph journalists told “check your research” after front page claims cyclists hit 52mph chasing London Strava segments… despite that being faster than Olympic track cyclists

“52mph in a 20 zone… Lycra lout cyclists are creating death traps all over Britain.”That is the news sat proudly atop The Telegraph newspaper’s front page this morning, the promo for an in-depth analysis of Strava segments across London and the respective speeds reached to achieve their fastest times. However, as many people have since pointed out online, the … Read more