Mandatory hi-vis for cyclists a “timely proposal” coming up to Christmas, say councillors

With Christmas coming up, councillors in Limerick have welcomed a mandatory hi-vis proposal for all cyclists in Ireland as “timely”, calling for cyclists to “respect the laws”. However, they were quickly shut down by the Green councillors, saying that “preaching about hi-vis is victim blaming”.At a meeting of the Limerick City and County Council, Independent councillor Fergus … Read more

Ram-raiding thieves smash through front of Watford bike shop

Ram-raiding thieves used a car to smash through the front of a bike shop in Watford before making off with one bike, and causing what was described as “extensive damage” to the building as well as to “a significant amount of stock.”The smash-and-grab raid, in which a green Orbea bike valued at £4,000 was stolen, took … Read more

Discounting boosts Canyon’s sales – but squeezes profits

Canyon, the Germany-based direct-to-consumer brand whose bikes are ridden by star riders including Mathieu van der Poel, has seen strong turnover growth in the first nine months of 2023 driven by discounting prices to boost sales, although profits are down due to the impact of tighter margins and investment in the business. The company added … Read more

Santini Adapt Multi – Jacket

The Santini Adapt Multi – Jacket is wonderfully warm yet also breathable, and very good at keeping out rain. If you want to go fast and/or far in cold or wet weather, this should be very high on your gear-to-buy list. Just choose your baselayer with care.For more options, check out our guide to the … Read more

Lance Armstrong has bikes worth more than $100,000 stolen in storage unit burglary

Two men have been charged with burglary in Austin, Texas after allegedly stealing bikes valued at more than $100,000 from disgraced former professional cyclist, Lance Armstrong.The Austin-American Statesman reports that according to arrest affidavits issued by police, the pair broke into a storage unit operated by Extra Space Storage and used by the ex-US Postal … Read more

Check out “the most advanced dynamo light ever created”

British company Igaro has released what it says is “the world’s most advanced dynamo hub light by a country mile”, offering you loads of options for customisation via a companion app along with the ability to charge USB devices.The Igaro C1 is designed to work with STVZO-certified dynamo hubs, including those from Shimano, Schmidt SON, and SP. The light … Read more

Lezyne Super Drive 1800+ Smart LED Front Light

If you simply want a lot of light in a robust package, the Lezyne Super Drive 1800+ Smart LED Front Light is a contender. The beam spread is great and it’s easy to use – it’ll let you ride at speed in a moonless forest with confidence, and for hours too. If you’re looking for … Read more