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“The rules apply to everyone”: Number of London cyclists fined for jumping red lights more than doubles in a year, as police warn about endangering pedestrians “for sake of saving a few minutes”

City of London police officials have urged cyclists in the capital not to “gamble” that pedestrians will move out of the way, after new figures revealed that the number of people on bikes caught running red lights has doubled in the past year.Data released today by the City of London Police, covering the period from … Read more

Fixplus Cargo Cage M Kit

The Fixplus Cargo Cage M Kit comprises a 4-bolt alloy cargo cage with numerous openings to thread the included TPU cargo straps through and an optional ‘Load Chip’ that attaches to the bottom of the cage to prevent loads slipping down. The kit is nicely produced, from premium materials – which is reflected in the … Read more

“I’ve never been given such space”: London cyclist swaps road bike for Lime and rides without a helmet (“the thing I swore I’d never do”) — reports experiencing safer driving and fewer close passes; You can’t carry that by bike… + more on the live blog

The man who raced Paris-Roubaix 7 minutes faster than Peter Sagan… only to miss the time cut

Alastair MacKellar enters the Roubaix velodrome to a polite smattering of applause from the fans who haven’t yet turned their attention away from the track to the women’s race finally unfolding on the big screens.The 24-year-old Australian finishes his mandatory lap-and-a-half of cycling’s most iconic dilapidated outdoor track and wheels over to the once bustling … Read more

Bike-stealing thief attempts to evade police by riding on race course… and gets caught after overtaking peloton

A thief who attempted to evade police by joining the route of a bike race in Poland has been arrested for stealing a bike and its computer.The 20-year-old man, who has not been named, attracted the attention of police officers working around the Ślężański Mnich one-day race in the small start/finish town of Sobótka. Recognising … Read more

Colnago unveils C72 road bike: new Italian-built flagship model blends updated lug design, hidden storage and extra comfort

Colnago has introduced the latest model in its C Series, the C72 coming with a redesigned lug system, a new CC.02 integrated cockpit, hidden down tube storage, and geometry that is designed “to accommodate both aggressive race setups and all-day comfort.” 2026 Colnago C72 portrait (Image Credit: Colnago) Although you’ll see Tadej Pogacar and his … Read more

“Just a bloody annoyance”: Ex-BBC journalist told Met Police won’t investigate his stolen bike, despite deliberately parking under a CCTV camera

A former BBC journalist has said it’s “a pain in the arse” that his bike was stolen and that the Metropolitan Police closed their investigation after 20 minutes, despite the bike being parked directly underneath CCTV cameras.Rory Cellan-Jones, a technology correspondent at the corporation until 2021, locked his bike – “a £350 chunky hybrid” – … Read more

New ‘Opal White’ capsule collection adds the look of luxury to Selle Italia’s elite-level SLR saddles

Nobody ever wants to feel like their saddle is made out of stone and, with Selle Italia’s famed comfort and performance-focused saddle technology, that’s never going to happen. But what if your saddle looked like it was made of stone? Specifically, what if it invoked the kind of distinctive, multi-coloured reflections normal created by opulent … Read more

How to plan and follow the perfect cycle route on your bike computer

GPS bike computers, such as Garmin Edge and Wahoo Elemnt devices, along with smartphone mapping apps, make it easier than ever to plan and follow a cycling route. While you can of course still navigate roads and tracks using paper maps if you want to go old-school, almost all cyclists now rely on digital navigation. … Read more

Learn from my mistakes with these top tips for beginner bikepackers

Bikepacking is an excellent way of spending some serious quality time with your bike, while exploring new roads, tracks and whole areas on two wheels. However, there’s an awful lot to consider before embarking on your first ever expedition, from merely planning the ride and figuring out what to pack. With all of that, a … Read more