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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

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

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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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

“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

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

Warren Rossiter | 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

British Transport Police clarifies its policy around investigation of bike thefts
Police hope to use AI to screen CCTV footage in future

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?

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

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

7 ways to make your old bike feel new again
Refreshing the right parts will bring new life to your old steed