Dutch cyclist in intensive care after fracturing her back in gruesome crash 6...
Dutch cyclist Annemiek Van Vleuten had a comfortable lead in the women's Olympic road race just six miles shy of the finish line when she suffered an awful crash on a steep, slippery descent. She went...
View ArticleOut of retirement and into gold, 42-year-old American Kristin Armstrong just...
American cyclist Kristin Armstrong made Olympic history in Rio on Wednesday after coming out of retirement to win the gold medal in the women's individual time trial and becoming the first rider ever...
View Article4 athletes show the perfect body types for Olympic sports
The Olympic athletes competing in the Rio Games are the elite of their sports. You see the best cyclists, runners, and swimmers in the world, battling to see who can take home the gold.A ton of factors...
View ArticleRio organizers fixed a hole in the velodrome bike track with duct tape and...
The Rio Olympics have been filled with problematic examples of how the best materials aren't readily available at all times. Case in point, racing organizers fixed a hole in the track at the Olympic...
View ArticleBradley Wiggins stuck his tongue out on the podium after winning his eighth...
Cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins became the first Brit to win eight Olympics medals last night, with Team GB claiming 3 golds and 3 silvers in Rio on Friday.36-year-old Wiggins took part in the world...
View ArticleThe slippery tech that helps Olympic track cyclists go faster and set records
Every four years the fastest track cyclists on the planet gather to race for medals around a velodrome in front of millions. And while the athletes who make it to the Olympics are massively powerful...
View ArticleOlympic BMX riders show off their pinpoint accuracy in a wild video
BMX made its Olympic debut in 2008, though the sport has largely remained on the periphery of the Games. That, of course, is not to say that the BMX riders are not themselves deserving Olympians, and a...
View ArticleThis bike dashboard lets you make calls and get directions without leaving...
There's arguably never been a better time to find high-tech accessories for your bike. But while most are designed to serve a single function, one company, COBI, is looking to help riders access a...
View Article11 reasons you should be getting on your bike on Cycle to Work Day
September 14 is national Cycle to Work Day, a day meant to inspire the estimated 17 million British workers who commute to work via private transport. According to the Cycle to Work Day website, the...
View ArticleThis bike helmet inflates around your head like an airbag in a crash
Hövding is a bike helmet that opens up like an airbag during a collision or a fall. The airbag is designed to fit like a hood and it fills up with helium when needed.Testing showed it reduced the...
View ArticleA new glow-in-the-dark bike lane gets charged by the sun
The Polish town of Lidzbark Warminski has a unique new way of constructing bike lanes: It makes them glow in the dark.The town's first luminous lane was completed September 28. It's made of a material...
View ArticleI never go cycling in autumn and winter without these 5 gadgets
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Autumn is now truly here. The air is...
View ArticleThis is the perfect messenger bag for anyone who bikes to work
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase.There are few things I enjoy more...
View ArticleA British designer made a backpack that's impenetrable to water
Finally, a backpack that ticks all the boxes for an active outdoors lifestyle is on sale.The creators of the Code 10 say that it is completely waterproof, theft proof, work ready and tech ready.The bag...
View ArticleThis lock can deter would-be bike thieves by making them puke
Sometimes the best revenge is served via vomiting.A new bike lock called the SkunkLock, which debuted on Indiegogo on October 21, promises it'll do just that. The lock looks like a normal bike U-lock....
View ArticleYou ride this bike on your stomach and it's meant to be healthier and safer
A man in California says he has created a bicycle that is healthier, safer, and faster than a normal bike - because you ride it on your stomach.John Aldridge, the creator of the Bird of Prey Bicycle,...
View ArticleA design company came out with a helmet that unfolds and fits in your bag
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View ArticleI cycled through London for a month and filmed just how dangerous it can be
Cycling to work is a great way to stay fit, save money, and wake yourself up but it has its downsides too – it's pretty dangerous if you don't take care.I recorded my journey from home (in South West...
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