“A car is also a weapon”: Calls for mandatory lifetime bans for “killer motorists” as driver charged with murder following cyclist’s death

1,500 cyclists attended a protest calling for mandatory lifetime driving bans for “killer motorists”, after a driver was charged with murder following a shocking hit-and-run collision which killed a cyclist in Stepney Green last month.Chris Powell was cycling on Aylward Street in Stepney Green, east London, at around 11pm on Thursday 6 August when he … Read more

Tadej Pogačar’s collarbone surgery successful after crashing out of Vuelta in red jersey – but timeline for racing return still unclear

Tadej Pogačar has undergone successful collarbone surgery following his race-ending crash during stage eight of the Vuelta a España on Saturday, his UAE Team Emirates squad confirmed on Monday evening.The world champion will remain in hospital in Barcelona for a few days to be monitored, however, while there is currently no timeline for what now … Read more

Ratio converts SRAM T-Type mechanical for drop bar bikes

SRAM’s T-Type or Transmission drivetrains bring very sizable benefits to mountain bikes, with even plenty of gravel bikes adopting the mech hangerless technology thanks to the wireless AXS protocols and XPLR systems. Having unveiled its long-awaited mechanical lineup last year, those with a penchant for curly bars who want to revel in the T-Type benefits … Read more

Lusso Womens Paragon Signature CB Bib Shorts

The Lusso Women’s Paragon Signature CB Bib Shorts have impressed me. They have a decent chamois that offers comfort for longer rides, boast a superb easy-pee design, and strike the perfect balance between compression and comfort.I find that Lusso kit rarely disappoints. The brand is always looking to move forward where product design is concerned … Read more

Lezyne Pro Sensor Pair

The Pro Sensor Pair feels like it’s become a niche product, but there are still obviously enough people out there who want speed and cadence that Lezyne is still manufacturing and marketing them. These are a solid and dependable way to add speed and RPM metrics to your training, but there are even cheaper versions.The … Read more

Castelli Espresso 2 Cap Unisex

The Castelli Espresso 2 Cap is simple, well-made and does its job well. At £27, it isn’t cheap, but the quality is there to back up the price and there’s a huge range of colours on offer.Cycling caps are one of those bits of kit that don’t get much attention but make a real difference … Read more

“The last lock you’ll ever need”: check out the £180 U-lock that’ll survive 10 angle grinder discs – plus the gravel bike that fits in a suitcase, the bike shoe brand now selling scent and loads more

Summer might be drawing to a close, but the bike world is as busy as ever; we’ve got a portable repair stand that uses air to lift your bike, a gravel bike that folds, new lights from Exposure, and a scent from Quoc, believe it or not – but we’re starting this week with a … Read more