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Santini Cycle Wear has launched washable masks to the UK. During the height of the pandemic in Italy, Santini Cycle Wear turned much of its production over to surgical masks. While Santini is now back up to full-scale apparel production, the Bergamo-based company has now launched a washable Barrier Mask …

The 2020 Prudential RideLondon festival of cycling has been cancelled. This decision has been taken by London authorities after engagement with partners involved in the planning of the event. Many other cycling events have also been cancelled or postponed, including the Tour of Britain, however the 2020 Tour de France is …

Cycling Insight has shared bikepacking search trends over the past five years. The search term ‘bikepacking’ has been gaining momentum, it said, with search interest peaking during COVID-19. With the past few months aside, the term has had around a 100% increase from 2016-2020. Currently, the term ‘bikepacking’ receives on …

This month we take a look at the latest helmets from some of the leading brands in the sector, TSG, 100%, Lazer, Kask, Bluegrass, Alpina, Sweet Protection, ABUS, Kali Protectives, Crazy Stuff, Cannondale, Giro, MET, ETC, Leatt, Kiddimoto, Bell, Smith, Oxford Products, XLC, Bern,  Alpinestars, Cube, Hedkayse, Exposure Lights and Hiplok …

Admiral has reported a 46% increase in bicycle theft claims over the last seven weeks compared with the same period in 2019. Bike thefts now account for more than a third (37%) of all theft claims, the insurer said, up from 12% last year. David Fowkes, head of household underwriting …

Rebecca Morley catches up with Peaty’s to find out how it all started, the benefits of being a rider-owned company and being eco-friendly

The e-bike trend is undoubtedly upon us. But, assuming it continues to grow throughout the UK, how will infrastructure in our capital evolve to accommodate? George Hosegood reports

Rebecca Morley visits Gocycle in Chessington to find out what we should expect from the e-bike market as we enter a new decade

Bob Elliot is launching a new in-house, IBD-focused brand this month. James Groves catches up with director Paul Elliot as he discusses close relationships, expanding offerings and self-selling products