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Reform UK-led council champions multi-million pound cycling schemes in split from national party policy
A Reform UK-governed Council has welcomed a multi-million pound active travel investment scheme and championed local initiatives to encourage more adults and young people to cycle, marking a split in policy with the national party.West Northamptonshire Council has announced a host of programmes on World Bicycle Day, “encouraging people to enjoy the health and wellbeing … Read more
Camera crews, disqualifications and debris disputes: have self-supported cycling events become too difficult to police?
The world of endurance and ultra-distance cycling has changed dramatically in recent years. Events and challenges that were once niche pursuits have grown large enough to attract significant media attention, allowing some riders to build professional careers backed by major brands. As brand support increases, so too does the expectation of a return on investment. In most cases, … Read more
Galibier Fire Feet Knee Highs
The Galibier Fire Feet Knee Highs are an excellent value merino option. They are comfortable and easy to get on and off; provide suitable warmth; and have simple care instructions.Let’s address the elephant in the room: the knee-high nature. Is it really necessary? I’ve gone around the roundabouts on this one. Galibier claims that the … Read more
China’s Pardus makes European push with sub-£4,500 6.7kg carbon road bike
Chinese bike brand Pardus has officially launched in Europe and the pricing on some of the models looks extremely competitive, to say the least. The Pardus Robin Evo (below), for example, features a full-carbon frame, integrated handlebars, carbon-spoke wheels, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic gear system, and comes with a claimed weight of just 6.7kg … Read more
“A serious risk of injuries”: recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL e-bikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes – months after US recall notice
If you own a Specialized Turbo Como SL 4.0 or 5.0 e-bike, stop riding it. The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has published a product recall for these bikes, long after Specialized announced a recall.“The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the fork steerer tube on affected bikes may develop a … Read more
Review ordered into “too wide cycle lane” accused of causing danger and confusion for passing drivers
Councillors in Bolton have met with local officials to review a “troubling” cycle lane that drivers say has made a junction “dangerous.”Segregated cycle lanes have been installed in Farnworth on the Gladstone Road junction as part of Bolton Council’s Market Street transformation. The Dutch-style layout means cyclists do not have to engage with drivers when turning … Read more
Are you riding the wrong bike? Ribble thinks so as it launches Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon
“A performance road bike with a fit that most riders will actually perform better on”: that’s what Ribble says it’s offering with its new Ultra-Road, while the Allroad Carbon also comes into the range “for riders who want one premium, full-carbon bike that can handle any road, from smooth tarmac to broken country lanes”.Ribble believes … Read more
Netcompany-Ineos CEO’s exit confirmed, as Dave Brailsford resumes control of the team
Dave Brailsford has formally returned to the hierarchy of the cycling team now known as Netcompany-Ineos, taking on the role of Team Principal and Director of Sport for Ineos.Confirmation of the news came the same day news broke of the team’s CEO John Allert’s departure, although it is understood that he formally left his role … Read more