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Van Rysel Airbag

“In cycling, the unacceptable is accepted”: Van Rysel aiming to bring airbag skinsuit to WorldTour in 2027 – but tech firm behind innovation admits “some crazy riders” won’t use it

Van Rysel and safety specialists In&motion claim their new fully integrated airbag skinsuit is the “future of cycling”. But will it work in the pro peloton? And will riders want to use it?

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 11:14
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Aerobag airbag tech unveiled at 2026 Velofollies

UCI calls for “clear regulatory framework” to govern rider airbags

Cycling’s governing body says it is aiming to broaden the development of the safety tech to the “greatest number of manufacturers possible”, after Aerobag unveiled their system last month

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 11:17
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Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023

“Falls will always happen”: Lidl-Trek manager urges cycling to “invest tonnes of money in airbag systems” to boost rider safety; Cycling fans react to Israel-Premier Tech’s rebrand to NSN Cycling + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is here this very cold day to bring you cycling news and views on today's live blog

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:44
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Mase 3

The inventors of this £600 reusable battery-powered cyclist’s airbag want to see safety systems on cycling’s WorldTour

The Mase Airding Compact AirRide has already been used by "many professional cyclists" on training rides according to the ambitious German start-up. With the system weighing almost 1kg, Pogacar et al may still need some convincing

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 16:59
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Subaru Forester cyclist airbag 2

“Are the cyclists paying for this? Because I’m not”: Drivers fume as airbag for cyclists unveiled on new SUV – but riders say “just stop hitting people”; Tadej Pogačar asked: “When do you retire?”; Peter Sagan booted off dance show + more on the live blog

It’s Monday, the spring classics are over, and Ryan Mallon’s busy preparing for grand tour season by stocking up on all the latest cycling news and views at live blog altitude training camp

Mon, Apr 28, 2025 08:33
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Mark Cavendish Giro d’Italia stage five crash 2023 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

UCI considering use of “rider airbags” and gear restrictions to “enhance safety”

The governing body also revealed that 35 per cent of crashes during the 2024 season were caused by “unprovoked rider errors”, and confirmed that its new yellow card system and sprint finish protocols will also be expanded

Thu, Jan 16, 2025 15:11
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2022 Poc Autoliv airbag helmet prototype – 1

Coming to a head near you soon? Cycling helmet with integrated airbag is one step closer to reality as POC patent approved

Following Hövding's bankruptcy last year, fellow Swedes POC and Autoliv have taken their own airbag helmet concept one step closer to production

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 10:50
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SID Sport Innovation Design slef-inflating bibshorts – 1

Airbag bib shorts for cyclists are “a potential game-changer for safety”, says inventor

No, it’s not a late April Fools’ Day joke: could self-inflating bib shorts concept be about to blow up big?

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 14:58
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2022 Evoc Commute A.I.R. Pro 18 – 2.jpeg

Evoc’s airbag-deploying backpack promises greater safety for commuters

World-first design that automatically inflates if you crash goes on sale this autumn

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 09:40
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2022 Poc Autoliv airbag helmet prototype – 1

A helmet with an airbag: POC says new tech could be on the way

Is airbag technology the future of bike helmets? This prototype suggests it’s coming

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 09:52
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