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Demands For Tough Response To ‘Motor Cheat’

Swift action has been called for after allegations that a motor was found fitted to a competitor’s cycle in an international event. Former European U23 cyclo-cross champion Femke Van den Driessche came under suspicion of “mechanical doping” during the inaugural U23 women’s cycle-cross World Championships in Belgium. Others have been suspected of similar offences in […]

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Cycle Helmet Debate

The question of whether cycle helmets should be made compulsory is a divisive subject. One side of the argument is that in the interest of safety it should be mandatory for cyclists to wear the protective headgear. Some hold a different view and highlight the potential pitfalls if helmets became compulsory. The safety argument is […]

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Overtaking and Filtering Whilst Cycling

Many drivers in the UK, particularly those living in busy cities, will have at some point felt a pang of jealousy towards the cyclists on the road who are able to ride though the traffic to their destination. However, whilst the ability to ride past stationary traffic is one of the many benefits of choosing […]

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You’re Lit But Are You Legal?

The cycling boom experienced in recent years has seen more and more people cycling on Britain’s roads. Consequently, the cycle lights and accessories industry has grown with it. From established bike brands to independent, crowd-funded start-ups, companies worldwide are competing to bring cyclists the latest technology and the most stylish safety features to their bikes. […]

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The Evolution of the Electric Bike

The Electric Bike is not a new phenomenon. One of the first patents for the electric bicycle was granted to Ogden Bolton Jr, in 1895, which included the hub motor which is widely used in the electric bicycle industry and is one of the best ways to propel an electric bicycle.[1] Two years later, Hosea […]

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