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Affluent residents “less receptive” to cycling due to “high car ownership”, newly-approved active travel plan warns

Councillors in Hertfordshire have welcomed the presentation of a new active travel investment plan, but have been warned of the challenges of shifting car dependency among more affluent residents.Last week, the East Herts Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) was approved in a meeting of the council’s Environment, Transport & Growth Cabinet Panel, with … Read more

BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps (2pcs)

The BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps are a radical departure from the traditional Presta valve design. By replacing the standard internal core with a high-flow system, BBB aims to increase airflow by up to 300 per cent, specifically to aid in the difficult task of seating stubborn tubeless tyres. While the theory is sound, the real … Read more

Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M High Performance gravel tyres

The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M High Performance tyre could be the only gravel tyre you’ll ever need. Its tread is versatile, its compound is grippy, and its carcass is hard-wearing, meaning that, although these tyres are an investment, they cover a lot of bases.I fitted the 45mm tyres I’d been sent to test on a … Read more

L-Bow Mk-2 rear bike light

The L-Bow Mk-2 rear bike light is an unconventional entry into the market. Rather than a standard seatpost-mounted LED, it employs a long, articulating arm to position the light source further away from the bike’s centre line. The goal is to discourage close overtakes by physically and visually claiming more space on the road. Whilst … Read more

“There wasn’t a real danger to cyclists”: New cycle lane making road riskier than ever, locals say amid claims money could have been spent on “something more important”

A new protected cycle lane currently under construction in Northumberland has received a mixed response from locals, with some claiming that the new two-way route will make the road more dangerous than ever before, while arguing that it was never that risky a proposition for cyclists anyway.The Hexham to Corbridge active travel corridor forms part … Read more

“Sometimes I wish I had died”: Cyclist had quarter of his skull removed after fly-tipped, asbestos-riddled shed on blind bend caused “catastrophic” crash

A cyclist has called for fly-tipping drivers’ licences to be revoked after he lost a quarter of his skull in a devastating crash caused by a dismantled asbestos-riddled shed dumped by a motorist on a blind bend.66-year-old Colin Appleton was riding his bike on his usual rural loop near Brentwood, Essex on 18 September 2024 … Read more

Can Magene’s top-end bike computer as used by Astana compete with the best? Plus Specialized’s 3D-printed Mirror saddle and more from Rapha, Joe Blow and Gaciron

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWe’ve rounded up five pieces of bike tech and accessories that promise smarter riding, better comfort and more practical on-bike solutions. The lineup includes a GPS bike computer, a 3D-printed saddle, a packable backpack, a track pump with a digital gauge, and an … Read more