“Beyond credulity” – Cycling UK slams council’s assertion that busy Lake District road is safe alternative to closed National Cycle Network route

Cycling UK says that Cumberland Council’s assertion that the A591 is “a suitable alternative route” for cyclists following the permanent closure of a section of the National Cycle Network (NCN) is “beyond credulity” and has invited councillors at the local authority for a bike ride to experience conditions there first-hand.Last weekend, an estimated 1,000 cyclists … Read more

MAAP Women’s Blurred Out Pro Hex LS Jersey 2.0

MAAP’s Women’s Blurred Out Pro Hex Long Sleeve Jersey 2.0 is designed with style and speed in mind, and it delivers both in a comfortable form. While the bold graphic design might not be to everyone’s liking, it does make for a unique-looking cycling jersey that I very much enjoyed wearing through late summer and … Read more

Topeak Elementa Seatbag M

Topeak’s Elementa Seatbag is a fairly typical design, but it has a neat solution that allows it to stay attached to your bike even when the main strap is undone. It’s tough, offers decent water resistance and doesn’t break the bank either.For more ways to carry luggage, check out our guide to the best bikepacking … Read more

Protestor who blocked UCI Worlds road race accuses cycling community of being complicit in climate crisis

Appearing at the trial for disrupting the 2023 UCI men’s road race World Championships, one of the climate activists accused the “wider cycling community” of being complicit in climate change and ignorant about the oil and gas companies sponsoring the races.This year’s UCI men’s road race from Edinburgh to Glasgow, eventually won by the Dutch ciclisimo star Mathieu … Read more

Wiggle Chain Reaction’s sales process launched by administrators, with “considerable interest” shown by potential buyers

Administrators have started the sales process for Wiggle Chain Reaction, two weeks since the beleaguered online retailer for bicycles and equipment entered administration, with officials hopeful that the company will quickly find potential suitors as news of sister company Hotlines Europe entering administration also broke.WiggleCRC, owned by Berlin-based Signa Sports United (SSU), has had its head … Read more

Job cuts and restructuring to take place at Raleigh Bikes as it deals with a “challenging market”

British bicycle manufacturer Raleigh Bikes has announced a series of job cuts and major restructuring plans, which include completely shutting down its Parts and Accessories department and contracting out its warehousing and logistics to third-party, with the company saying that the move is reflecting a “challenging market”.There are also reports that the company, which currently operates out … Read more