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Government agrees to introduce tougher laws for “dangerous cyclists” who kill or injure, as Transport Secretary says “it’s only right tiny minority who recklessly disregard others face full weight of the law”

The government has agreed to introduce tougher legislation to prosecute cyclists who kill or injure through dangerous or careless cycling, after ministers backed a series of amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill tabled by Sir Iain Duncan Smith which aim to ensure people on bikes “face the same penalties as drivers and motorcyclists” responsible for … Read more

New Aldi shop plans will “undermine only safe cycle route” in city and leave cyclists “filled with horror” – but supermarket chain says proposals “will promote cycling”

Plans to build a new Aldi supermarket in Sheffield, which involve ripping up hundreds of metres of one of the city’s few fully protected cycle lanes to make way for a slip road, reducing the infrastructure to a shared footway, have been branded “regressive” by local cyclists, who say the proposals fill them “with horror” … Read more

SRAM Red AXS 2024

For this latest release of SRAM’s range-topping groupset, every component has been tweaked. Many of those tweaks are subtle, bringing a little refinement to the overall package, while others are much more pronounced, and they all combine to make SRAM Red AXS a stunning groupset both in terms of performance and ergonomics. The weight and … Read more

Hammerhead Karoo 3

This Hammerhead Karoo is the third generation Karoo cycling computer and the first launched since Hammerhead was acquired by SRAM – so it’s no surprise to see integration with SRAM’s wireless AXS groupsets as one of the main updates. It doesn’t stop there, though – the increased processing power, storage and battery capacity make this … Read more

SRAM introduces new Red AXS as “the lightest electronic groupset ever”

SRAM has officially launched its new Red AXS top-level road groupset, claiming it is the lightest electronic option ever after a complete revamp. SRAM also offers lighter braking, improved front shifting, and more control courtesy of a ‘Bonus Button’ on the side of each shift-brake lever hood.Are you surprised by the launch? No, neither is anyone … Read more

“If you want to get more people out of cars, you need to offer more”: Rail company slammed for banning bikes on trains at peak times, as cyclists brand policy “a step backwards”

As hundreds of Bike Week events are taking place across Ireland, as part of a “celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling” and an attempt to encourage more people to commute by bike, cyclists in Cork have hit out at Irish Rail’s “highly regrettable” decision to install new signs warning passengers that bikes are … Read more

Ergon GS1 Evo grips

The Ergon GS1 Evo grips are ideal for preventing hand discomfort over long-distance rides on rough surfaces. They’re designed for flat-bar bikes, so would be suitable for mountain biking, bikepacking, commuting or e-biking.2024 Ergon GS1 Evo grips – boxed (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)Ergon has produced the winged grip for many years now, and they’ve always … Read more

Take a look at Tadej Pogačar’s tricked-out Colnago V4Rs

Over a week in, Tadej Pogačar has a commanding lead in the 2024 Giro d’Italia, and here’s the Colnago V4Rs that he’s riding on the road stages, complete with some very cool components.Pogačar has so far made most time over his opponents on the individual time trial when riding the Colnago TT1, but he has … Read more