We look at iScooters U4 folding electric bike a fantastic piece of pedal-assist cycling technology that is currently available with a simply incredible sub-450 price tag (and the opportunity to save an extra 25!)

Wheres the sun gone? Its supposed to be summer now, right? Anyway, I suppose youre just going to have to spend the day with Ryan Mallon as he catches up on all the cycling news on the first live blog of June

The Giro dItalia is not only shaped by attacks in the mountains and sprint finishes on the road, but also by the decisions made behind the scenes by the race commissaires. Across three weeks of racing between 8 May and 31 May, fines, time penalties, relegations, and other sanctions can quickly infl...

Islabikes is trying to locate owners of its Beinn 24, 26 and 27, and Creig 20 childrens bikes purchased between 5 October 2019 and 16 May 2022, as part of a voluntary recall to replace the forks. The beloved childrens bike brand says it has had a single report of the lower part of the fork of a Beinn 26 separating from the bike, so the fork dropped out of the frame when the bike was lifted off the ground. Fortunately, no one was injured, but in 2022 Islabikes issued a voluntary recall notice for all the above bikes. It is replacing the forks free of charge, even if the bike has been acquired second-hand. You can read more about the recall on Islabikes' site. Islabikes says of 7,677 bikes affected by the recall, it has replaced the fork on 6,261. That leaves 1,416 bikes with the fork not replaced, where Islabikes hasnt been able to contact the owner or they havent replied. It says it initially offered a temporary repair, replacing the fork-crown bolt, but it now needs to make a permanent repair by replacing the fork completely. Which bikes are affected? Affected forks have dot decals at the top of the fork legs. Islabikes says the following bike models, colours and frame numbers are affected by the recall. Beinn 24 in matt teal, matt charcoal, matt orange and gloss orange Beinn 26 and Beinn 27 in matt teal, matt charcoal and matt orange Frame numbers: AA90502551 to AA9121841; AA00129855 to AA10555391 Creig 20 in matt dark teal and matt charcoal Frame numbers: AA90600696 to AA90600765; AA01072634 to AA01072737 The frame number is stamped on the underside of the bottom-bracket shell, where the pedal cranks are housed. How can you tell if a bike has had its fork replaced? Replacement forks have a coloured band on the fork leg. Forks in need of replacement have a pattern of a series of dots near the top of the fork legs. In contrast, forks that have been replaced have a pattern with a coloured band at the top of the fork legs. What to do if you think your bike may be affected The frame serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. Islabikes asks any owner of a bike potentially affected by the recall to stop riding it immediately and contact info@islabikes.co.uk. You can also contact Islabikes by phone on: +44(0)1584 708 383. When contacting Islabikes, it asks you to provide: Your address Mobile phone number Photo of the whole of your bike from the side with the chain The frame number of the bike (it is stamped on the underside of the bike). Sometimes it is a little difficult to read, so please send a couple of photos that show all the digits Islabikes ceased volume sales of its childrens bikes in 2023, citing the state of the cycling industry, with owner Isla Rowntree also wanting to downsize after 20 years in business.However, Rowntree says Islabikes is still working to contact owners and she'll keep the recall open for as long as necessary. It still provides spares for its bikes and offers a more limited range of new childrens bikes, with the Cnoc currently available in 14in, 16in and 18in wheel sizes, and aimed at children from three years old. Islabikes has also launched the Rosetta, a flat-bar gravel bike with a step-through frame to make the frequent dismounts needed for gates easier when riding off-road.

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Paul Magnier has reached the status that he had the potential for throughout the last few years, at last. The Soudal - Quick-Step sprinter has been crowned the Giro d'Italia's new maglia ciclamino after a spotless race in which he was by far the most successful sprinter. The Frenchman, at a fresh 2...

The Tour Auverge - Rhne Alpes, formerly known as the Criterium du Dauphin, is taking place from the 7th to 14th June 2026. The French race is highly praised asthe Tour de France's most important preparation race, and one of the big World Tour events of the year. We take a look at its startlist, f...