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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

Five cool tools to keep your bike in fine fettle from Birzman, Zefal, Knipex and Sinter

If you’ve put yourself in charge of keeping your two-wheeled companion operating at its peak, you need a whole array of maintenance tools – and we’re on the search for the best in this category. This week’s Five Cool Things delves into a collection of solutions that could transform the way you care for your bike, … 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

Government’s Fix Your Bike scheme hailed a success in getting more people cycling – although fewer than half of the £50 vouchers issued were actually used

A detailed report into the government’s Fix Your Bike voucher scheme, launched in 2020 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, has found that less than half of the 400,000 vouchers issued were actually used by those who had applied for them. However, it said that scheme had managed to meet its core aim of … Read more

8 things you didn’t know about the new Specialized Tarmac SL8

Whether it’s a bike you would consider saving up for yourself or not, it’s hard to deny that the Specialized Tarmac SL8 is the hottest road bike in the world right now. All the hype means we had plenty of questions about Di2 batteries, tyre sizes, wind tunnels and more (and we’re sure you do … Read more

Oxfordshire cyclist calls for urgent safety improvements after crash on shared-use path along busy road

A cyclist from Oxfordshire is calling for urgent repairs to be made to a cycle path running alongside a busy road between Oxford and Witney after he was injured following a crash due to tree roots damaging the surface.The crash, which left the cyclist with a dislocated shoulder and cuts and bruising, happened on a … Read more

Competition now closed Win! £580 worth of prizes from Birzman including Travel Tool Box, Essential Tool Box and The Pump with Helix must be won

* This competition is now closed, the three winners selected at random are:Prize 1: Zoe Brown Prize 2: Georgi Sawai Prize 3: Julie MildenhallWinners will contacted shortly. Thanks for all your entries! * It’s competition time again, and courtesy of our friends at Birzman and their UK distributors Silverfish, we’ve got three amazing prizes worth £580 in total to … Read more

Decathlon launches B’Twin LD 920 its most advanced e-bike yet with mid-drive and auto-transmission in one

Altura Icon Plus Men’s Short Sleeve Jersey

The Altura Icon Plus men’s short sleeve jersey is a comfortable summer jersey at a very good price. It has a full complement of large pockets, rear reflective details and it’s made mainly from recycled materials. It is heavier than a lot of similar jerseys, though, and while it has mesh side panels and an … Read more

“Just Urška Žigart’s boyfriend”: Tadej Pogačar hands outs bottles at Championships; “For a bikepacker who needs everything”: A bicycle grill mount?; Kopecky vs Vollering gives us SL7 vs SL8; Was Glasgow 2023 World Champs a success? + more on the live blog