The global bike helmet market is expected to grow by $325 million between 2022 and 2027, with 30 per cent of the rise coming from Europe, and aided by factors such as pro-cycling government initiatives, increase in road cycling accidents, and increasing demand for customised helmets.A new report by market research company Technavio predicts that … Read more
A cyclist in Dublin was an unexpected witness to a Guinness truck driver who seemed to completely ignore the cycle lane separator wands, as he drove over them and proceeded to park on the pavement, to apparently make unloading the beer kegs a little bit easier.The cyclist posted the video footage from his 360 degree … Read more
It’s almost five years since Jenny Graham pedalled her Shand Stooshie away from the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to attempt a record-breaking, self-supported round-the-world ride. While it was possible to dot watch and keep updated with her progress at the time via communications from CyclingUK and the Adventure Syndicate, we’ve had to wait until now … Read more
It’s been a couple of years since the Czech brand Festka collaborated with artist duo Ondrash & Kasparek (Ondřej Konupčík and Radim Kašpárek) and produced this Festka Scout gravel bike that is available in stellar finishes. The bike is still as stunning as it was when first unveiled, so we’re taking another look. Festka Scout Ondrash & … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel has won a fourth Monument of his career, and a second in 2023, winning Paris-Roubaix after incredible drama on Carrefour de l’Arbre where a John Degenkolb crash and Wout van Aert puncture left the Dutchman solo.When the Jumbo Visma rider accelerated only Van der Poel could follow, the race looking as though it was heading towards a showdown … Read more
The Boardman SLR 9.6 Disc Carbon is a good all-rounder road bike, capable of racing but just as at home on the club run, tackling a sportive route, or just getting out for a quick spin around the lanes. It’s comfortable, purposeful, and quick – plus it’s priced very competitively.If your budget doesn’t stretch to … Read more
Peter Sagan’s likely final appearance on the cobblestones of Paris-Roubaix has ended prematurely, the former champion abandoning the Hell of the North after a painful crash.The TotalEnergies team confirmed its rider had abandoned, Sagan — who won the 2018 edition of the race — retiring from road racing at the end of the season, had said at … Read more
Police in North Wales have been praised for taking strong action against “irresponsible and dangerous” parking at Snowdonia beauty spots this bank holiday weekend, towing 40 vehicles on Friday “to help reduce the risk to walkers, cyclists and other road users”.North Wales Police confirmed the drivers’ vehicles had been removed “at their own expense” and warned … Read more
Tacks have been found spread on the Paris-Roubaix route just hours before the men’s peloton will take to the cobbles for the third Monument of the season.Dutch cycling journalist and commentator José Been was out on the bike this morning, riding the course ahead of the race, and shared a photo of the tacks found on … Read more
Update: A cyclist who was on the receiving end of a close pass from a bus driver while riding in a painted cycle lane in Edinburgh city centre, only to be later told by the police that the overtake wasn’t against the law because “everyone was in their own lanes”, has now confirmed that Police … Read more
