You’ve never seen pedals like these before! Ekoi’s €2 million radical road cycling pedal project predicts 8-watt savings

We’ve spied new road pedals from French cycling brand Ekoï, and they look really, really radical. The company seems to be currently in the development phase of a pedal concept that promises to deliver a pretty remarkable eight-watt improvement in performance – though verified details are scarce as yet. The pedal concept, dubbed as ‘PW8’, came to the spotlight … Read more

“It’s absolutely ridiculous”: Residents blame cycle path works as flat complex infested with rats because bin lorries could not collect rubbish for three months

Over the years we have heard about cycling infrastructure being blamed for just about everything, but never for causing a rat infestation as bin lorries were unable to visit an apartment complex for three months due to works on the active travel project. That was until today, residents speaking to the Edinburgh Evening News to hit out at … Read more

Exposure Joystick Mk17

The USE Exposure Joystick Mk17 is still one of the very best helmet- or handlebar-mounted lights out there. This diminutive package punches way above its small weight, and you’ll be enjoying its performance, reliability and repairability many years after you forget the rather steep (but fair) price.Our best front bike lights buyer’s guide rounds up … Read more

MPs call for urgent changes for victims of road violence

MPs from across parliament came together today to call for urgent changes for the victims of road violence, telling a Westminster Hall debate about harrowing cases of road violence from across the United Kingdom and urging action such as compulsory re-testing for disqualified driving, ensuring that exceptional hardship truly is exceptional, thorough investigation of major collisions, … Read more

Campagnolo makes Bora Ultra WTO and Bora WTO road wheelsets “lighter” and “more aerodynamic”

Campagnolo has revamped its Bora wheelset range, updating both the Ultra WTO and WTO road bike wheels. The Italian brand claims that they are lighter and more aerodynamic than their predecessors and like many modern wheels now feature a wider internal rim width, with prices starting at a hefty £2,200 a pair. It’s been 30 years since the launch of Campagnolo’s Bora wheelset range, … Read more

Northwave Veloce Extreme

The Northwave Veloce Extreme is the Italian outfit’s latest high-end race shoes – and while it has to be said they’re pretty extreme in terms of price – thankfully that also extends to their comfort, stiffness and foot retention. These are a stunning pair of shoes and while the cost will put them out of reach … Read more

Rapha Men’s Brevet Insulated Gilet

Though only lightly insulated, the Rapha Brevet Insulated Gilet, with its reflective signature stripes, is warmer than it appears for the chillier bits of those longer rides. It’s also light and packable, so easy to stash away when not required.Check out our guide to the best cycling gilets for more options.> Buy now: Rapha Men’s Brevet … Read more