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“Pedestrians could be killed”: 62mph illegal e-bike seized as police say crackdown targeting “reckless” criminals, not “law-abiding” cyclists

“These vehicles are not just a nuisance – they’re being used to commit serious crime and put our communities at risk,” Merseyside Police said, after seizing over 500 illegally modified electric bikes and scooters in 2025

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 17:18
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London low-traffic neighbourhoods cut deaths and serious injuries by a third, new study suggests

Low-traffic schemes associated with 37 per cent reduction in deaths and serious injuries, and "no evidence of a change in total injury numbers" on nearby boundary roads either

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 11:32
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Quella Varsity Imperial Classic Geared Commuter

Good-looking practical commuter machine that does what it needs to well – though not the lightest or fastest

£899.00
Wed, Jul 02, 2025 08:45
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“Limited signs of progress”: UK continues to lag behind European cities on cycling infrastructure, report reveals

Latest PeopleForBikes ratings suggest UK shows "sign of little progress", with "negligible" change to gulf between London and the rest of the country

Tue, Jun 24, 2025 14:00
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You’ve invested in a great bike lock, but what should you lock it to? Bike racks and stands rated

The best, worst and most bizarre bike racks ranked — where should you lock your pride and joy?

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 09:00
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Is Shimano about to make shifting your bike’s gears a thing of the past? Q’Auto Di2 automatic shifting launches for mechanical gravel, urban and trekking bikes

Component giant introduces fully automatic, battery-free shifting for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes. A taste of things to come?

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 16:00
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“They’re technically motorcycles”: Police continue crackdown on illegal ‘e-bikes’ causing “persistent” issues in city centres

Police in Leicester seize almost 200 vehicles, while Suffolk Police promises "zero tolerance" approach to bikes that don't meet legal e-bike standards

Tue, May 27, 2025 16:34
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Lezyne Smart Vice Phone Mount

Solid, easy-to use phone mount that quickly fits to any bike and phone

£31.00
Tue, May 13, 2025 14:45
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“Huge public health benefits to more children walking and cycling”: Oxford’s low-traffic neighbourhoods defended after criticism of controversial scheme’s £4m cost

Defence comes after councillor claimed £3.8m spent on LTNs and 'quickways' cycle routes between 2021 and 2024 is a "waste" of money that has "made our lives a misery on a daily basis"

Mon, May 12, 2025 11:47
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Chrome Kadet WP Sling

Really good and very usable pack for worry-free stowage, but quite an investment

£130.00
Mon, May 12, 2025 08:45
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