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Near Miss of the Day 892: Cyclist squeezes on brakes to avoid overtaking driver — who still ends up hitting cyclist’s safety flag

Our latest reader Near Miss of the Day submission is, in reality, barely a near miss, and shows the moment an impatient driver overtook a cyclist and cut across the lane, hitting the rider’s safety flag. If it weren’t for the cyclist braking hard and swerving away, the driver could very well have ended up running into him.The close pass happened to Dr … Read more

How to stop pavement parking? “Install bike racks”, say active travel campaigners

A local active travel group in Cambridge is arguing that installing cycle racks on the pavement would have the effect of solving two problems at once: stopping drivers from parking on the pavement and providing “much-needed” additional space for cyclists to park bikes.Mill Road 4 People is a group of more than 900 local residents and … Read more

Argon 18 Krypton Pro Ultegra Di2 2024

The latest Argon 18 Krypton Pro sits in the company’s ‘all-road’ line-up, which conjures up images of a road bike with an identity crisis, but credit where credit is due, I reckon it’s pretty much nailed this sub-genre of many genres. On the tarmac it’s a light, fast, nimble road bike, while being capable and … Read more

“No wonder cyclists use roads instead”: Locals slam “higgledy-piggledy” cycle lane with barriers and misaligned separators

“Higgledy-piggledy”, “crooked”, and “wonky” were some of the words used by locals to describe a new cycle lane in Manchester, which cost £13.4 million and is a significant part of the region’s Bee Network with 1,800 miles of cycling and walking routes. However, while some cyclists left disappointed at the “dreadful workmanship”, others reserved some … Read more

Topeak DryBag MTX Trunk Bag

The Topeak DryBag MTX Trunk Bag is tough, waterproof, and delivers an impressively stable ride over even the toughest terrain.It features the QuickTrack rail locking system that is compatible with a dedicated Topeak product; I used it with the MTX Beam Rack E Type I’ve also been reviewing. You slide the bag into place along … Read more

“You’ve yet again ignored cycles as mobility aids”: Former GB News producer called “ableist” after staging backlash over Hammersmith Bridge reopening to cyclists

Former GB producer Charlotte Gill has become the centre of the latest social media row, after she was criticised for holding “ableist” views and ignoring cycles as a means of mobility aid following her disapproval of Hammersmith Bridge reopening for cyclists, with the city’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner Will Norman also caught in the line … Read more

Topeak MTX Beam Rack E Type

The Topeak MTX Beam Rack E Type is a robust, affordable and simple solution if you need extra carrying capacity on your bike and aren’t able to fit a standard rack.It’s quick and easy to attach to your seatpost and offers a 9kg load capacity. That may not match the 25kg maximum load that I … Read more

How to conquer long bike rides without getting too tired: smash long-distance epics and avoid the dreaded bonk with these top tips

Being miles away from home without an ounce of strength left in your legs is many a road and gravel cyclist’s worst nightmare. Some people call it a bonk, others call it hitting the wall, and we call it… familiar, but also avoidable! In this article, we’ll share and discuss some tips that we’ve picked up over … Read more

Dutch cargo bike company Babboe was “well-aware” of its sale of faulty frames, finds investigation

An investigation into the Dutch cargo bike company Babboe has revealed that the company knew about its sale of defective frames and that the staff were forced to “make up stories” to hide the issues from customers.On Thursday, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) ordered the company to stop selling its bikes … Read more

Is this mini underground garage the best way to keep your bike safe at home? Plus the aero handlebar that dodges UCI rules, and more tech news from Specialized, Chrome, Restrap + more

We’ve got loads of new tech to tell you about this week, including shoes from Specialized and Trek, bags from Chrome, and a handlebar that lets you get super-aero while staying within the rules, but we’re starting with a space-saving design intended to keep your bike secure and out of the way.Going underground! Is a mini-garage … Read more