Tommy Voeckler’s Europcar team rolled into the Tour de France’s centenary edition on some very special bikes. Europcar – Colnago C59 100th Edition Tour special 02 (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Colnago C59 frame is a lugged carbon design and is the dream bike of many a fan of the Italian brand. The traditional double … Read more
A driver who knocked a Ceredigion councillor off his bike near Aberystwyth, causing him to be hit and killed by another motorist, says she was momentarily blinded by the sun and did not see him. Both drivers involved in the incident deny causing Paul James’ death by careless driving.The BBC reports that James was riding … Read more
Wout Van Aert of Jumbo-Visma has won an astonishing Stage 7 of the Tour de France in which Bora-Hansgrohe forced the pace for much of the day in a successful effort to get Peter Sagan back in the lead of the points classification before crosswinds split the field.Mitchelton-Scott’s Adam Yates was safely in the front … Read more
The Showers Pass Tempo Socks Crew provide excellent comfort and support with their ingeniously patterned knit. Boasting extra support around the heel and toe, these socks really deliver on long rides and in cool weathers. They’re pretty long and thick, however, so they’re not ideal for year-round use.> Buy these online here> Find your nearest … Read more
The government’s Fix Your Bike voucher scheme – which allows people to claim £50 to get a neglected old bike back on the road – continues to suffer a number of problems likely to hamper its fundamental goal of encouraging more people to cycle. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced in early May that the government … Read more
Low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) have been around for decades, but local authorities are currently using emergency active travel funding from the government to roll out a great many more. The fact that these schemes are all at different stages of development means it’s quite hard to get a sense of exactly how common they are, … Read more
Cycling UK yesterday launched the first of a series of ‘Pumped Up Crews’ in Birmingham and Manchester. The volunteer crews – described as “a pedal powered version of the AA” – come in response to the huge increase in new cyclists since the start of lockdown.According to Global Data figures from June, around 1.3 million … Read more
The Juice Lubes JL69 bike maintenance spray is, according to the blurb, “Your crowbar wielding mechanic in a can.” OK, bike shop shelves heave under the weight of such claims, and nobody really wants their mechanic using a crowbar, but JL69 is a heavy duty, long-lasting water displacer/penetrant/lube that delivers on the hype.> Buy this … Read more
