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Oxford UltraTorch Headlight CL200
The Oxford UltraTorch Headlight CL200 has the potential to be an excellent light to have on your bike at all times, but the choice of modes means it isn’t as useful as it could be. The mounting solution also leaves a lot to be desired. On the plus side, the display is a great way … Read more
Police officers charged with assault after stopping cyclist for riding without lights
Three police officers in Michigan have been charged with assaulting a cyclist who they had stopped for riding without lights on his bike.State troopers Justin Simpson and Ryan Fitzko were charged last week with misdemeanour assault and battery, while a third officer, Cody Lukas, also faces the additional felony charge of misconduct in office in … Read more
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
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