Colombian professional cyclist Cristian Camilo Muñoz, a former teammate of Tadej Pogačar at UAE Team Emirates, has died in hospital, just six days after suffering a serious knee injury in a crash at the Tour du Jura.The 30-year-old, racing for the NU Colombia team, was treated in hospital after crashing out of the French one-day … Read more
A Polish MP was killed in a head-on collision with a motorist while riding his bike on Thursday – on a road where plans to build a cycle path are currently being considered – sparking calls from cyclists to improve the country’s cycling infrastructure.Łukasz Litewka, a member of the Polish parliament for the New Left … Read more
Which is the hardest endurance sport and where does cycling rank against the likes of running, swimming and cross-country skiing? This is a question that two-time Olympic champion and multiple-time world champion triathlete Alistair Brownlee has been wrestling with in a new article, and he has some answers… Kind of. Alistair Brownlee retired from triathlon in … Read more
Waymo, the autonomous driving tech firm whose so-called ‘robo-taxis’ are now roaming the streets of London, has allegedly told cycling campaigners that expecting their driverless cars to respect cycle lanes is “too high a bar” – because their customers want to be dropped off in them.But Waymo has denied making such a claim, instead pointing … Read more
The Ortlieb Velo-Sling Flex is a sleek, waterproof, and durable pack that doubles as a handlebar bag. It features a smart selection of internal pockets and is built impressively well, but it’s not cheap – and that’s before you add the necessary mount to get it on your bars.As with anything Ortlieb, this bag offers … Read more
The headwinds still buffeting the cycling industry, including the recent challenges imposed by the current precarious geopolitical situation, have ensured a troubling start to 2026 for Shimano, who have reported weak sales so far this year in almost all markets.According to the component giant’s financial report for the first quarter of 2026, Shimano’s net sales … Read more
A cyclist who felt threatened and “under attack” by a motorist in traffic reached into his car and took the driver’s keys from the ignition, before throwing them away, sparking a physical struggle on the street – and he was “right” to do so, a judge concluded this week.The motorist in question, Peyman Nasser, was … Read more
For many roadies, wheel stiffness is treated as a moral good. A stiffer wheel is a more efficient wheel. A more efficient wheel is a faster wheel. A faster wheel is a better wheel. End of discussion. Except… it isn’t.Talk to wheel engineers long enough and a different picture emerges; one where stiffness is less … Read more
In a market dominated by deep-section aero wheels, lightweight alternatives have taken a back seat over recent years, but Zipp is redressing the balance with the return of its 202 NSW – its lightest wheelset ever at a claimed 1,090g.Zipp originally introduced the 202 NSW wheelset to its range in 2016 (although Zipp 202 models existed as … Read more
