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Latest city introduces anti-cycling rules as controversial e-bike ban brought in

Cyclists riding e-bikes in Coventry’s city centre will soon face fines after the council passed a controversial Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) preventing e-bike use in pedestrianised areas, a measure the West Midlands’ Walking and Cycling Commissioner last week slammed as “reckless” and something that will “discourage cycling and penalise responsible cyclists”.Coventry City Council passed the ban … Read more

Rawvelo Recovery Drink Mix 1kg

Rawvelo Recovery Drink Mix is a chocolatey, fully organic and vegan drink powder that you can enjoy after a training session, or as a mid-afternoon snack. It’s easy to consume, tastes pleasant, and benefits from the mix of natural ingredients and sustainability credentials of the brand behind it.> Buy now: Rawvelo Recovery Drink Mix for … Read more

Halfords to honour Wiggle Chain Reaction warranties on parts and accessories

Halfords and Tredz have announced support for Wiggle Chain Reaction customers following the online retail giant entering administration and being put up for sale, with Halfords pledging to honour warranties on parts and accessories.The news, first reported by Cycling Industry News, was announced by Halfords chief executive Graham Stapleton who said his company has a … Read more

Look familiar? What is this mystery bike? Clue: it’s not a Trek Madone

What is this mystery road bike? Yes, it looks a lot like a Trek Madone SLR, but it isn’t one – so what could it be?If you went to Rouleur Live last week, you might have seen this carbon fibre bike on the FarSports stand – FarSports being a Chinese brand focusing mainly on wheels. This bike … Read more

Cyclists fear safe time trial courses will be lost as governing body introduces ban on events in 20mph zones

Time trialling is facing a major change with the governing body of the sport in England and Wales, Cycling Time Trials (CTT), introducing a ban on events taking place on roads with 20mph speed limits, with existing courses in such areas going to have to be scrapped or modified to avoid the zones.The news was communicated … Read more

“What a load of BS”: Former pro ridicules Chris Froome’s claim that bike set-up was “centimetres” off from Tour-winning position; Tour of Britain organisers “in discussion with lawyers” over British Cycling contract termination + more on the live blog

Fairlight Secan 2.5 GRX 820 2x

Fairlight’s Secan 2.5 is a stunning looking steel gravel bike, finished to an exceptionally high level, although its beauty is more than skin deep. It has a weight low enough for fast and fun blasts on your local trails while huge tyre clearances and plentiful mounts mean the Secan is also the perfect choice for … Read more

Check out the Vélos Advancements Holocene superbike made from recycled carbon fibre

New Zealand-based Vélos Advancements is taking pre-orders for its Holocene road bike which is made using recycled carbon fibre and is due to be released in 2024.The recycling of carbon fibre is big deal because, let’s be honest, from an environmental point of view, the material is bad news.Trek announced the bike industry’s first carbon … Read more

Sportful Sky Rider Supergiara Jersey

Could time trialists “looking like the Michelin Man” using body fairings in search of aero gains soon be banned?

Cycling Time Trials (CTT) will vote on a potential ban to the use of body fairings at next month’s AGM, that being the practise of altering a rider’s profile for aerodynamic benefit by inserting a hydration pack or other padding underneath clothing.The governing body which oversees time trialling in England and Wales will discuss and … Read more