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Is now the best time ever to buy a bike? What cycling industry turbulence and deep discounting could mean for you

While bike sales as a whole might be experiencing a downturn, the proliferation of discounted bikes is becoming more noticeable. We’re witnessing a scenario where the lingering effects of the pandemic, alongside issues like overstock, shipping delays and diminished demand for lower-tier bikes have converged. Strangely juxtaposed with these challenges, prices for high-end bike models … Read more

Careless driver jailed for 10 months and given two-year driving ban for seriously injuring two cyclists

Police have released footage of a careless driver smashing into two female cyclists at a roundabout, causing the victims “life-changing injuries”. The motorist, Zahin Ali, has been jailed for 10 months and was also sentenced to a two-year driving ban at Reading Crown Court on Monday.The incident happened on 2 June last year, the two … Read more

Cowboy Cross announced: an all-road urban e-bike with a 60km range

Romet E-Modeco URB 3.0

“If they can’t park outside, they can’t stop here”: Cycle lane has “killed” village, local businesses claim (despite project adding 80 off-street spaces); Scottish minister calls helmets “individual choice” amid tabloid questions + more on the live blog

“How exactly is a disabled person supposed to access this bridge?”: Campaigners call on council to remove “unlawful, discriminatory” barriers from National Cycle Route

A council is facing calls to remove a set of barriers located at the entrance to a bridge, which forms part of the National Cycle Network, after local campaigners branded them “unlawful” and “discriminatory”.The barriers were recently installed on a bridge in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, replacing another set of metal barriers which similarly stretched across … Read more

Body Rocket expands its real-time drag measuring system to road bikes and reveals intriguing prototype

Body Rocket, the aero tech start-up known for its real-time aerodynamic drag force measurement system for cyclists and triathletes, has revealed a road bike prototype, which could perhaps – if it enters wider production – make wind tunnels altogether unnecessary for all but the very top elite cyclists. While Body Rocket has previously worked predominantly on TT and triathlon … Read more

Conservative MP slammed for “incorrectly” claiming that “bankrupt” council is prioritising £10m cycle lane extension over local services

A Conservative MP who claimed that the local council is planning to spend £10 million on a cycle lane extension while “threatening to axe local services” has been accused of misinforming and misleading his constituents, after cycling campaigners pointed out that the work to upgrade the current “death trap” infrastructure is in fact funded by … Read more

Zipp “reaffirms” safety of its hookless rims, but now advises teams to use tyres no smaller than 29mm

In the wake of the recent controversies surrounding hookless rims, Zipp has released another, more comprehensive statement “reaffirming” the safety and integrity of its products. The announcement comes after incidents at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche, which raised concerns about the structural stability of Zipp’s 353 NSW front wheels and hookless rim designs in … Read more

Wiggle and Chain Reaction websites shut, with all remaining orders to be “fulfilled within 7-10 days”

After months of turbulence and gloom, the end appears to be nigh for Wiggle Chain Reaction Cycles, as the online retailer’s websites – the scene of extremely heavy discounting in recent weeks – have disappeared, replaced by holding messages and a promise to fulfil all remaining orders within seven to ten days.The websites’ shuttering follows … Read more