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Chris Boardman

Driver slams Chris Boardman for not wearing helmet – and gets accused of “completely missing the point” after active travel chief claims anti-cycling agendas are “easy”; Evenepoel fires Tour warning with TT win; Worst AI bike ever? + more on the live blog

It’s Race of Truth time for the big Tour de France contenders at the Dauphiné, so Ryan Mallon’s got eight or so hours of truth – and the occasional terrible opinion – lined up for you on the Wednesday cycling live blog

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 08:39
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2020 Specialized S-Works Prevail II W- ANGI helmet ANGI – 1.jpg

“Leaving children unprotected”: Trump tariffs on cycle helmets spark safety concerns, as trade group calls for cycling industry exemption amid warnings of “devastating” closures and lay-offs

“The current tariffs will have devastating impacts on our industry if not adjusted in the near term,” PeopleForBikes said in an open letter they plan to send to the US president

Fri, May 02, 2025 17:55
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Better facilities, like these in the Netherlands, would encourage people to cycle more

“People find helmets unpleasant”: Dutch government launches ‘Put It On’ campaign urging cyclists to wear helmets as serious cycling injuries continue to rise – but activists say scheme “distracts from real issues”

The campaign aims to encourage a quarter of the Netherlands’ cyclists to opt for helmets within ten years, though critics say it could lead to cycling being associated with danger, claiming clamping down on speeding, dangerous drivers is key instead

Thu, Apr 17, 2025 11:38
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Tech of the Week 12 April 2025

A rack-free on-bike rucksack? Plus fresh affordable kit from Endura, new Oakley sunnies, MAAP and Quoc release gravel shoes + more

In this edition of Tech of the Week, we've got new stuff from Oakley, Endura, MAAP, Quoc & more...

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 11:00
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2025 Fizik Kudo helmet side view

Fizik launches its first range of bike helmets, featuring unique adjustment system, integrated rear lights and huge vents on the road model

Italian brand best known for saddles and shoes unveils MIPS-equipped helmets with snap-on lights on the road, aero road and off-road models. There's also a radical-looking new time trial lid

Mon, Apr 07, 2025 15:00
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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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Cyclists in London talking in cycle lane – copyright Simon MacMichael

“Why don’t we look at what’s causing the incidents?”: BBC asks ‘should helmets be mandatory for cyclists’; Pro cyclist jokes about sleeping in suitcase to avoid “rough” French hotels; 2026 Tour de France to start from Barcelona + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday and Adwitiya is your live blogger-in-chief bringing you all the latest news, views and general chit-chat from the cycling world

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 08:43
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Better facilities, like these in the Netherlands, woiuld encourage people to cycle more (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 licenced by MarkA:Flickr)

Dutch government and neurologists call on cyclists to wear helmets – but cyclists’ union says “too much emphasis” on helmets discourages cycling and “has an air of victim blaming”

The Dutch transport ministry is set to publish guidelines on voluntary helmet use, as local authorities have started to run discount campaigns to encourage cyclists to buy helmets

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 14:52
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aero cycling helmets

Best aero cycling helmets 2026 — invest in a road cycling lid that cuts drag without sacrificing comfort

Here are our top aero helmet picks, offering cost-effective drag reduction

Tue, Apr 23, 2024 16:36
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road.cc Podcast episode 72

“The assumption was Wiggle Chain Reaction wasn’t going anywhere”: Ex-employee talks “shock” at retail giant’s demise, plus THAT Visma Giro helmet discussed on the road.cc Podcast

In episode 72 of the road.cc Podcast, we go behind the scenes at Wiggle CRC to find out what really went on at the beleaguered retailer over the last few gloomy months, while Jamie and Ryan dissect pro cycling’s latest controversy: ugly time trial helmets

Fri, Mar 08, 2024 18:59
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