Zwift has announced the ‘strategic acquisition’ of rival cycling subscription service Rouvy.The two providers have competed over the indoor cycling market in recent years, but have now agreed to an acquisition that “aims to accelerate growth in the indoor cycling category through strategic cooperation between the two companies, while maintaining their independent operations.” The terms … Read more
There was barely a dry eye in the crowd at the finish of last year’s closing European round of the Whoop UCI World XCO Series in Lenzerheide. Those tears of mixed emotions were all for the greatest cross-country mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter, who said goodbye to cross-country racing – or at least, … Read more
Campagnolo has introduced a new 13-speed Record 13 groupset to sit below top-tier Super Record 13. It comes in five flavours for different road and gravel applications and is less expensive than Super Record 13, but don’t get too excited if you’re hoping for bargain basement pricing – it still sits at the premium end … Read more
A council has been criticised by a local motorists’ group for installing a single zebra-striped crossing across a newly refurbished £17 million cycle lane.Ringwood Road in Dorset has seen waves of investment in cycle infrastructure in recent years, in line with the target of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council to install around 50 miles … Read more
This new Open U.P. 2.0 is described as a light, nimble gravel speed machine – and it definitely doesn’t disappoint. Its low mass, stiffness and slippery aero characteristics make it a hugely responsive frameset that’s fun to ride and hugely rewarding for those who put performance above all else.Open U.P. 2.0 – Technical detailsTen years … Read more
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Smartwatch is rugged, feature-packed and delivers excellent battery life, comprehensive mapping and some of the deepest training insights available in a wrist-worn device. It’s large, not as good as an Apple Watch for daily use, and expensive, but if you’re looking to prioritise activity tracking and want something that could … Read more
Decathlon bucked the trend of losses and struggle in the bike industry, the major French sporting goods retailer celebrating growth in its revenue and profit in 2025, the latter edging closer to the €1 billion mark and up 16 per cent on the year before.It may be slightly unfair to directly compare Decathlon’s outlook to … Read more
Indonesian bike brand Polygon has added a new Strattos all-road bike to its line-up, aiming to bring carbon frame technology, Shimano electronic groupsets and 34mm tyre clearance to a “sharper price point”. It’s offered in four builds, starting at €1,599 (~£1,400) with new 11-speed Shimano Tiagra and topping out at €2,999 (~£2,600) with Ultegra Di2, … Read more
New research published amid the ongoing soaring fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East has estimated families could save £4,000 a year by swapping their car for a cargo bike.Campaign groups Solve The School Run and Clean Cities are urging councils and policymakers to support more people switching to cargo bikes, the … Read more
