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Alliance of British Drivers says there can be “extenuating circumstances” for close passes after driving instructor blasts “poor mistake” by motorist

The Alliance of British Drivers has argued that there can be “extenuating circumstances” for some close passes, after a driving instructor posted a video on social media of a motorist dangerously overtaking a cyclist towards an oncoming vehicle.The clip, which shows a truck driver narrowly squeezing past a cyclist on Rugby Road, West Bridgford, while … Read more

Muc-Off Disco Bar End Plugs

The CNC-machined aluminium Muc-Off Disco bar end plugs add colour to your ride and a high-quality finish to any handlebar. They come in five colours and give an attractive and sleek look while doing the job all bar end plugs are designed to do – keeping that pesky bar tape from unravelling.What makes the Muc-Off … Read more

Mayor promises to reassess “risky” cycle route diversion on busy “unsafe” road – but says making cyclists use narrow pavement will not create conflict with pedestrians

The mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees has promised to “go back over” and reassess a diversion on one of the city’s main cycle routes, which redirects cyclists onto what councillors and local campaigners have described as a “risky” and “unsafe” main road, as well as forcing them to walk their bikes along a stretch of … Read more

CUBE 2023 — a guide to the best new CUBE bikes from one of cycling’s most versatile brands

The weather still isn’t perfectly cycling-friendly at the moment, which means we find ourselves spending a little more time indoors, dreaming about adventures later in the year – and especially dreaming about new bikes on which we might ride them. That situation has only become more relevant recently, with the news that global bike brand CUBE … Read more

Best road bikes under £3000 2026 — here are the top picks for your budget

If you’re planning to get out onto the tarmac for sport, fun, or just getting from A-to-B, now’s the time to invest in one of the best road bikes under £3000.Three grand is a lot of money to spend on a bike but it can get you a very good, well-equipped machine. At this price, … Read more

Canyon updates the Neuron “do-it-all mountain bike”

Merida Scultura Limited 2023

The Merida Scultura Limited shares the same geometry as the top-end models used by the pros, but in a more affordable package. It delivers a cracking ride, and while this sort of money used to see you getting a higher spec groupset, the inclusion of deep-section carbon fibre rims (our test bike had SL35s, production models … Read more

“I can smell this picture”: Bike shop peels away bar tape… finds sweat-corroded handlebar; “No prizes for loyalty”: British Cycling’s £99 smart light sign-up offer goes down well with existing members; New Van Rysel TT bike + more on the live blog

The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner

With almost all the UK’s cycle routes on one double-sided map, The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner is a really useful companion to online map systems for longer rides.Online route-planning sites are great, but sometimes you need a bigger view than they provide. The Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner gives you that wide-angle view. The … Read more

Bollards too narrow for council’s own cargo bike trailers were installed for “safety” reasons… says the council

Milton Keynes City Council has defended the decision to install bollards and barriers on the city’s cycleways and shared-use routes, saying they were put in place for “safety”, despite a delivery cyclist pointing out they are too narrow for the cargo bike trailers supplied, you guessed it, by the council…Last week we spoke to Steve Abraham — a … Read more