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Controversial wiggly cycle lane with “Mickey Mouse” layout recommended to be ripped out following independent review

A council leader has apologised for a £1.3 million seafront redesign which saw a cycle lane and wiggly markings installed and attracted criticism from a campaign group who said the “Mickey Mouse” road layout had made them the “laughing stock of the nation”, an independent review now recommending major changes to the design.North Somerset Council’s changes to Clevedon … Read more

Best electric folding bikes under £2,000 2023 – the best compact e-bikes on a budget

“There’s always money to make life harder for cyclists”: New gates block cargo bike family from using cycle route

Birmingham City Council has faced a backlash after installing gates at the entrance to a popular off-road cycle route in an attempt to tackle “nuisance behaviour” from motorcyclists and quad bikers, a measure that now prevents a family from using the path with their four-seater cargo bike, also raising access concerns for disabled people cycling … Read more

“What kind of society do we live in that criticises children cycling?” Community bike ride branded “insensitive” and “entitled”; Cycle lane plans “recipe for disaster” for reversing drivers; Claims bike lane made road “too narrow” + more on the live blog

Invani Reversible Slim Fit Long Sleeve Jersey

The Invani Reversible Slim Fit Long Sleeve Jersey has a neat trick – as the name suggests, it’s reversible. It’s a shoulder season jersey for the cool months of autumn and spring, and its reversible design means you’re effectively getting two jerseys for the price of one (ish – but you can ring the changes), … Read more

NiteRider Lumina Micro 900 Bike Headlight

The NiteRider Lumina Micro 900 Bike Headlight is a sturdy, no-frills model that, as the entry-level option in the Lumina range, delivers good performance for the price. It’s great to use, definitely made me feel safe and visible, and aside from a slightly overactive lock mode, is easy to figure out. However, it is fundamentally let … Read more

“When will drivers treat cyclists as humans?”: Cyclist riding with his kids gets cut off before a roundabout… and then gets close-passed by a van driver

A cyclist had taken his two kids for a spin on Sunday morning, hoping to train them key riding skills such as road positioning, but his efforts were blocked by a driver who decided to cut them off anyway, despite proper signalling and positioning. And then minutes later, as they were enjoying the ride back home, … Read more

Cycology x Dealclincher Black Friday special — 40% off jerseys, 42% off technical t-shirts, 36% off casual tees, 33% off socks + more

Black Friday is nearly upon us, but you don’t have to wait until then to grab a bargain as there are plenty of great cycling deals to be had. In this article, we’re rounding up some fantastic offers from Australian apparel and accessories specialists Cycology. So, whether you’re thinking ahead and fancy a new jersey for the next warm … Read more

Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a high-quality smart watch from Apple that manages to improve on its already impressive predecessor. The screen is brighter and sharper, the speed has gone up and the price has gone down slightly. And the Ultra 2’s case is now made largely from recycled titanium, as part of Apple’s … Read more

Light up those dark evenings on your ride (with up to a whopping 2,600 lumens) — five bike lights we’re testing from Lezyne, Trek, Moon, Magicshine + Gaciron

The evenings are still getting darker sooner, and if you ever find yourself not being able to see ahead of you properly on the bike at any time, it might just be sensible to upgrade your bike lights. Similarly, proper lights are one of the most essential things to keep you safe on the roads. Every winter, … Read more