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Group of road cyclist riding at night

Hi-vis is not a silver bullet for cycling safety – but this hack might be

Research shows that failure of cognition, not lack of visibility, needs to be addressed
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Cycle to Work scheme

Government faces backlash from cycling industry over mooted cap on Cycle to Work purchases

Widespread condemnation of any move to cap the value of Cycle to Work benefits
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Litelok X1 Plus camo

The best bike lock we've ever tested now has a bigger version

The new Litelok X1 Plus is big enough for cargo bikes and ebikes
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Prestacycle torqratchet elite lite

This precise pocket-sized tool is my new go-to torque wrench

Whether on the bike or in my garage, the new Prestacycle TorqRatchet Elite Lite has fast become essential
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Commuters cycle in front of a bus in The City of London, UK, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. Average earnings excluding bonuses rose 7.3% in the year through June, only slightly less than the 7.9% rate of consumer-price inflation, Bloomberg Economics predicts ahead of official labor market data due to be published on Aug. 15. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

“Taxpayers shouldn’t be footing the bill for luxury leisure” – will Cycle to Work purchases be capped in the budget?

Treasury to introduce cap on the value of bikes covered by Cycle to Work, according to the Financial Times
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Three rear bike lights.

Best bike lights 2025 rated and reviewed: top picks from our expert testers

Our pick of the best front and rear lights to keep you visible out on the roads
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Shimano CUES has failed to revolutionise entry-level road gearing

CUES was intended to simplify Shimano's budget groupset range, but may have had the opposite effect
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Skarper companion app

Skarper has a solution to the one issue I had with my favourite ebike conversion kit – and it's free

The new Skarper companion app brings full control to the smartest ebike conversion system available
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Marin Lombard E1

Marin Lombard is reborn as a value-packed e-gravel bike that "laughs at terrain changes" 

Wide tyres, Bosch motor and relaxed geometry targets gives it a go-anywhere attitude
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Flextail’s new Tiny Tire Pump ACS solves one of the biggest problems with mini pumps

The Tiny Tire doubles up as a rear light and straps to your seatpost
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Strava vs Komoot

Best cycling apps in 2025: 21 of the best iPhone and Android apps to download

Our top pick of bike apps for your mobile device
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Press-fit bottom bracket installed into frame

What is a bottom bracket? All you need to know about this essential bicycle component

We explain all you need to know about this integral, but confusingly-named component
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Two cyclists silhouetted while cycling at night.

The clocks have changed – this is what you need to do to cycle safely in the dark

Our tips on how to stay safe when riding at night
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Man sawing bike lock.

Bait bikes fitted with trackers could be used to catch thieves, say Lib Dems

The scheme would also coordinate data and across police forces, and it's not without precedent
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Male cyclists in orange jacket riding the Genesis Croix de Fer 10 Flat Bar commuter bike

Cycle to Work Scheme found to deliver annual benefits of £573m to UK economy

Independent research quantifies benefits to employees, employers, bike shops – and HM Treasury
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Silca launches new TPU inner tubes, despite Josh Poertner's bad experiences

Silca Ultimate TPU tubes target the main points of failure with current designs
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New T Line Electric is Brompton's lightest ebike yet at 14.1kg

All Brompton’s electric bikes now powered by its rear-hub motor, replacing the C and P Lines' front-hub motor
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Trek Fetch+ 2

E-cargo bikes could be the key to winning over cycling sceptics, says study

Researchers gave 49 UK families an electric cargo bike for a month, and found they were used to replace cars for many journeys, with riders reporting greater tolerance by drivers
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Man riding Lime bike.

Lime is making big money off ebike rentals in the UK as profits soar by over 70%

The company's revenue jumped by more than £40m in 2024
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England, London, London Bridge Station, British Transport Police Warning to Cycle Thieves Sign. (Photo by: Dukas/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

British Transport Police clarifies its policy around investigation of bike thefts

Police hope to use AI to screen CCTV footage in future
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Shimano SH51 vs MT001 vs SH56 cleats: what’s the difference between Shimano's three off-road cleats?

Why are there three different types of Shimano SPD two-bolt cleats?
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The Pashley Skyline is a steel mini velo for everything from city riding to light gravel adventures 

20-inch wheel frameset offers a wide range of setup options
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10 surprising traffic laws you didn't know you were breaking as a cyclist

Keep your shirt on, no fancy riding and stay out of the water
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Male cyclist in blue top riding the Surly Midnight Special road bike

7 ways to make your old bike feel new again

Refreshing the right parts will bring new life to your old steed
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