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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

Church considers safety works amid concerns cyclists could be impaled on railing spikes next to cycle path

A church in York has made a renewed appeal with the council to allow them to modify spikes on railings at the front of the building that sit right next to a shared-use path, prompting safety concerns that a cyclist could be injured.Planning documents available on City of York Council’s website note that the Grade … Read more

Cycle lane + hi-vis = Driver ploughing into cyclist on roundabout (+ more social media victim blaming); Cyclists praise Deputy Lord Mayor for parking bike in ‘car’ space – but critics slam “wasted space”; Highway Code on GB News + more on the live blog

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

London’s Santander Cycles expanding e-bike fleet from 600 bikes to 2,000 this summer

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

The “ultimate” cycling reflective, the “fastest and most protective” helmet and pedals for indoor cycling: Five cool things from Ekoi, Look, Pedla, Kommit and Revoloop

It’s nearly the end of January, which means lighter evenings are coming and only another eight or so weeks of threateningly chilly temperatures (or perhaps nine weeks if that weird winter of 2013 with snow over Easter repeats itself). We’re signing off the last few bits of off-season and indoor training stuff at the moment, and … Read more

Cyclist to sue council after suffering life-changing injuries from hitting a pothole — which is still not fixed after 15 months

A cyclist from Worcestershire is set to sue the council for life-changing injuries, including a broken collarbone, ribs and pelvis, all sustained after he crashed upon hitting a pothole in Staffordshire which still hasn’t been fixed — fifteen months on from his accident.Paul Hughes, a 57-year-old triathlete was riding his Pinarello along Sugar Loaf Lane away from … Read more

Ere Research Genus Pro CCX Skinwall

The Ere Research Genus Pro CCX has taken some of the best elements from earlier generations of tyre technology and brought things up to date, with a tubeless-ready construction and compatibility with hookless rims. The 320TPI cotton casing is beautifully supple and feels fast, but it don’t come cheap.For more (cheaper) options, check out our … Read more

“What kind of disturbed, inhumane individuals do that?”: Double hit-and-run suspects were “laughing” after mowing down Melbourne cyclist

A Melbourne cyclist who was run over by a hit-and-run driver and left with life-changing injuries, leading to Australian pro cycling legend and Tour de France winner Cadel Evans to speak out against “bad attitudes” of drivers towards cyclists in the country, has revealed that he heard “laughing” from inside the car as it swerved to … Read more