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Why Specialized’s Tarmac SL7 recall provides an important lesson
Opinion: Needing a recall isn’t good, but there are positives to such things.

The 5G-equipped smart helmet that hopes to spot danger before you do
Aussie telco Telstra has partnered with clothing brand Arenberg on a helmet prototype spruiked by Anna Meares.

The Secret Pro: Greedy rider agents, Cavendish's comeback, and rider safety
Get the latest from our anonymous insider, The Secret Pro.

Carr crash at Tirreno-Adriatico reignites safety concerns
The young Briton was lucky to avoid serious injury.

E3 SaxoBank Classic implements new barriers
The E3 SaxoBank Classic will use innovative new barriers to increase safety in the final kilometer of the race. The barriers also prevent...

JRA with the Angry Asian: Should we be considering full-face road helmets?
I’ve been thinking a lot about facial injuries lately — partially due to my mishap last July in Belgium just prior to the Tour de France ...

Can you be sued for causing a group ride crash?
You’re out on your regular morning bunch ride, surrounded by dozens of other riders; some you know, others you don’t. The bunch approache...

Blincclip is an emergency backup for your light, and it fits in your wallet
Sometimes it’s the simplest ideas that make the most sense. Case in point: Blincclip, a simple, double-sided flat card of reflective mate...

Single-rider crashes are more common than you'd expect
A question for you: what’s most likely to cause you to crash while riding on the road? Chances are you’re most afraid of being hit by a c...

New independent test ranks bicycle helmet safety
Bicycle helmet manufacturers are currently restricted from being able to claim exactly how safe their helmets actually are; they’re only ...

A mother’s worries as my daughter starts biking
“Mum, when can I start riding to school by myself?” my daughter asked me one day. We were returning from school, me walking in a sling an...

Purpose and peace: My perfect year of cycling
Five years can seem like a lifetime. I say this because that’s how long ago I had the idea to report, write, and publish a feature story ...