Davide Rebellin rides on past 50 as he signs up for 30th season as a pro

Davide Rebellin leads Schleck brothers and Valverde at LBL 2008

Davide Rebellin, who turned 50 in September, will next year ride his 30th season as a professional cyclist after signing a one-year contract with his Work Service Vitalcare Vega team.The news comes just three months after the Italian sustained a double leg fracture after a crash at September’s Memorial Marco Pantani one-day race that had … Read more

Bikes worth £50,000 stolen from Hertfordshire workshop and café

Bikes worth £50,000 have been stolen from a workshop and café in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, in what the business targeted has described as a “well-planned operation.”The burglary happened on Monday evening at SpokeCycles CC, which is located close to the village of Codicote, north of Welwyn.In a post on its Facebook page yesterday, SpokeCycles CC said: … Read more

Donda Principal Bib Tights

The Donda Principal Bib Tights provide a good level of warmth on cold days and plenty of comfort too. With well-positioned seams there is nothing to irritate, and the pad works well for those possibly longer and slower winter rides. All for very decent money.Like many brands, Donda has used a Roubaix style fleece-backed fabric … Read more

Oxford Venture Windproof Gilet

The Oxford Venture Windproof Gilet is the more upmarket version of the Endeavour, which also impressed me. As well as blocking wind, its laminated fabric does a decent job of resisting persistent showery rain. For all its charms, although it’s packable in a bag, it’s not something you’d cram easily into a jersey pocket.It’s made … Read more