“They are supposed to keep bikes safe”: Councillor disappointed at “extremely light” cycle racks leading to bike thefts

An Edinburgh councillor has expressed her disappointment at the “extremely light” bicycle racks that can be “easily unscrewed” and hoisted up in the air, joining other cyclists to warn that these newly installed racks will see an increase in bike thefts in the area and demanded better infrastructure to provide safe parking, however, the council had … Read more

How to save money on a bike with a Cycle to Work scheme

A Cycle to Work scheme is designed to promote healthier journeys to and from work and reduce pollution by allowing employees to save money on a new bike and/or accessories. The initiative was first introduced by the government in 1999 and many thousands of people have benefited ever since. You might well be able to join … Read more

Scotland could soon host Tour de France stages after “successful” World Championships

Scotland Cycling’s chief executive Nick Rennie has said that he’s hopeful of the Tour de France coming to Scotland soon, after the country played a successful host to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, the first-of-its-kind cycling championship in history, combining 13 disciplines with over 200 events in the past two weeks.It’s being widely regarded as the biggest cycling event in the history, … Read more

Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 4S

The Pirelli P Zero Race TLR 4S tyres are excellent all-rounders that’ll cope with winter conditions and feel fast and grippy on long summer rides too.Our best road bike tyres buyer’s guide covers our top rubber choices from under £30 to £80.Pirelli is keen to paint the P Zero TLR 4S as some kind of diamond-encrusted … Read more

Shimano responds to pro rider who lashed out at its neutral service, claiming she was denied assistance at World Championships road race

A pro cyclist who was forced to abandon the women’s elite road race at the UCI World Championships in Glasgow on Sunday 13th August has lashed out at Shimano after claiming that she was denied neutral service assistance after puncturing. Through a PR company, Shimano has now responded claiming that the staff in charge of its neutral service car … Read more

Jack Wolfskin Helsinki Rolltop

The Jack Wolfskin Helsinki Rolltop is a well-designed day pack if you’re looking to carry moderate loads and a laptop for your commute. It’s sustainably manufactured and I found it comfortable, especially for shorter rides.> Buy now: Jack Wolfskin Helsinki Rolltop for £75.96 from Alpine TrekOur best cycling backpacks buyer’s guide rounds up 19 of our … Read more