Olympic silver medal-winning swimmer Sharron Davies also criticised the governing body’s trans athlete policy
Five cool things coming soon from Cube, Brompton, Proviz, Polaris and Nothing Tech.
More of the best bits we’re testing right now, with full reviews coming soon
Black Inc Forty Five wheelset
Well-made wheels that are great for mixed terrain road rides, but they’re pricey compared with rivals 7/10
London Fire Brigade warns against using incorrect e-bike chargers and urges people to only buy batteries from reputable sellers
Warning comes after fire in Brixton Hill
The Dutch Headwind Championships: bike racing or simply a battle with the elements?
Seventh edition of the championships sees riders battle 80km/h winds
Six things we learned from the first stage racing of 2022
After a first week of early-season stage races, here is what we found out from the Saudi Tour, Etoile de Bessèges, and the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
Mark Cavendish set to return from Ghent Six crash with season debut at Tour of Oman
Cavendish has recovered from the two broken ribs and punctured lung he suffered at the end of November to lead Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl in Oman
Government considering using Brexit “freedoms” to ditch EU car safety measures designed to protect cyclists
The regulations under threat include Direct Vision Standard – a requirement for buses and lorries to be built with better visibility for drivers looking for cyclists and pedestrians
What will Shimano’s next groupset be? Here’s our best predictions for 2022
12-speed GRX? Electronic 105? Perhaps a dedicated power meter for either of them? We’ll run you through our wildest dreams for what the Japanese giant might have coming up
DealClincher: 23% off Ridley Tempo Man Urban Bike 2020
Save 23% on this Ridley Tempo Man Urban Bike 2020. Perfect for commuting and running inner-city errands.
Remco Evenepoel unsure of climbing ability: ‘Steep slopes are still a question mark’
The Belgian squandered his lead at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana during a steep climbing stage on Friday
Egan Bernal leaves hospital in Colombia two weeks after training crash
Ineos Grenadiers rider now faces “long” rehabilitation, no complications reported
Female cyclist sprayed with beer and verbally abused by men blocking cycle path
The cyclist was left shaken by the incident involving a group of men who police believe may have been involved in criminal damage and an assault earlier on Friday afternoon
Cycling and NFTs – what’s the point?; Riders on the storm at the Dutch Headwind Championships + more on the live blog
It’s Monday and welcome back to the live blog – Ryan Mallon is here as we head into the new week with all the optimism of a rider on the start line of the Dutch Headwind Championships
Leeds considers £2m docked e-bike share scheme
“We want Leeds to be a city where you don’t need to own a car”
Pedal Me bans cargo bike riders from wearing helmets for safety reasons
“Overall the vast majority of injuries to our riders occur off the bike – that’s our focus for tackling danger”
Silca Sicuro Cerakote Titanium bottle cage
Seriously attractive, super-tough cage that will probably outlast your bike, but the £90 price tag is astronomic 7/10
Check out the most popular and spectacular Festka bikes of 2021
If you want to glance at some of the hottest finishes boutique bike brand Festka pulled off last year, check out these designs…