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What are your thoughts on air bags to protect cyclists’ spines?

These are not mandated for pro teams. Extra weight? Uncomfortable? Cause heat/ sweat build up. What happens after if has been inflated … another cartridge required?

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This airbag for pro cyclists is the safety tech we’ve been waiting for – and a WorldTour team is already using it | BikeRadar Aerobag in talks with the UCI, with WorldTour teams set to use the tech in 2026

It’s . And it’s our Partner and Lead on Cycling, Nadia Kerr’s birthday 🎂

It’s fair to say that we have acted for many, many clients impacted by highways defects and we will continue to raise awareness of what we can all do to try and improve the position in particular for vulnerable road users.

Whereas some of the attached photos introduce a lighter side to this issue there is a very serious side too. We see very significant injuries flowing from some road defects which should just not be there if local authorities properly documented and properly maintained their network.

We win many more cases than we lose but these cases are very fact specific and can turn on a tuppence.

We are experts in this line of work and we

If you report just one pothole you are helping the cause. The pothole might be fixed. The injury incident might be avoided. If not avoided, you might be the witness to the existence of the pothole which allows someone to win their case and be paid compensation.

Report the most dangerous potholes when you can and please help the cause.

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More comment here on the Cycle to Work piece …. And watch out for the budget announcement incoming

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'This feels like another attack': industry laments new Cycle to Work budget cap Retailers and cycling bodies express concern at plans to limit value of eligible bikes

Do you remove your tubeless sealant from your tubeless tyres when you put your ‘best’ bike away for the season?

I am told you should to stop it solidifying in the tyre.

It’s a messy job though when it’s all runny …

Let us know how you deal with this

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WOMEN WHO RIDE BIKES IN WINTER....LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!

We will be attending this fabulous ride in Manchester and running a competition to win a prize at our information stand at Victoria Baths on 8/11/25.

Join the fun from All Saints Park from 3.30pm and from 6 - 7.15pm at Victoria Baths

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lights-up-2025-disco-on-wheels-volume-iii-tickets-1710339614829

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✨ 1 day to go until Cycling UK's ride in Horwich with Horwich Ride Social!

Grab your lights and be part of the movement for safer cycling.

📅 Wednesday 22 October 2025
📍 Meet: Decathlon Horwich Parkway (meet at 6.15pm)
⏰ Depart: 6.30pm | Ride lasts about an hour
💡 Light up your bike. Light up your streets. Light up the call for safe cycling.



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