The UK cycling market finally appears to be returning to growth and stabilising after years of post-Covid turbulence, the latest annual report by the Bicycle Association has found.The report, published on Thursday by the national trade association for the UK cycle industry, collected retail sales data covering around 70 per cent of the cycling market … Read more
A cyclist who struck and killed a great-grandfather while riding his e-bike on the pavement has been handed a suspended prison sentence, in what has been described as a British legal first.50-year-old Clifford Cage, from Kent, received the 15-month jail term, suspended for two years, this week after pleading guilty to manslaughter following the death … Read more
This year sees the implementation of new UCI rules on bike setup which are intended to reduce peloton speeds and make riders safer. There has been much discussion and criticism since – coming from fans, pundits, bike fitters and pro teams – so since we were already in Belgium for Opening Weekend, we wanted to … Read more
Now is the perfect time to upgrade your indoor training setup, with big savings on the Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2. You haven’t long left to take advantage, as the offer runs until 31 March 2026 – so whether you’re training for races, maintaining fitness at home, or investing in a permanent indoor setup, … Read more
If an alien, ignoring the warnings of their well-informed mates, ever decides to venture to Earth and asks you what professional cycling is all about, you could do a lot worse than showing them stage four of the 2026 Paris-Nice.Because Wednesday’s 195km trek across central France from Bourges to Uchon had everything you could possibly … Read more
The Pactimo Alpine Thermal Tights offer brilliant insulation and they are extremely comfy. However, there is very little to earmark them as a cycling-specific tight, so justifying the price tag is a challenge.Some rides just don’t warrant a chamois – a commute or a ride to the gym, for example. During November’s cold snap, Pactimo’s … Read more
The bane of any cyclist’s journey on two wheels is a blocked cycle lane, forcing riders onto pavements or unexpectedly into traffic, creating unexpected danger for all road users.Last February, Bexley Borough Council dismissed concerns that a segregated cycle lane outside a primary school was blocked by parked cars on the school run by arguing … Read more
French brand UTO is best known for creating some very well received folding electric bikes that ride on both 16in and 20in wheels, but here we have something a little different: the new 20in UTO PRO20 NE, where the NE stands for ‘Not Electric’. It’s a bike that more than lives up to the reputation … Read more
They say that age is just a number – though many of us of a certain vintage may add certain caveats. That said, there are and always have been a bunch of bike racers who seem to defy the decline we assume comes with age to still compete at the sharp end of the sport … Read more
