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Cyclists in Glasgow bring workers a cuppa and cake to thank them for building cycle path
Cycling campaigners and local residents in Glasgow yesterday brought tea, coffee and cakes to workers installing a cycle path in the south of the city to thank them for their efforts.The workers were treated to rolls, cakes and tattie scones as well as biscuits under the initiative, which was organised by the Friends of South … Read more
Rose X-Lite Six Disc Ultegra Di2
The Rose X-Lite 6 Disc Ultegra Di2 is a quick, sharp-handling disc-brake bike that can thrill and excite as well as the best of them. And with Rose’s custom direct-to-consumer business model, it’s also excellent value. Pros: Pin-sharp handling, lightweight frame, custom build Cons: Aero wheels on our build can create twitchy front end, it’s … Read more
Giro d’Italia Stage 9: Simon Yates wins to extend lead, Chris Froome fades
Simon Yates of MItchelton-Scott has extended his lead at the Giro d’Italia after winning the Stage 9 summit finish on the Gran Sasso.Lancashire rider Yates, whose teammate Esteban Chavez leapfrogs defending champion Tom Dumoulin of Team Sunweb to move second overall after finishing the stage in third place, now leads the race by 32 seconds. Dumoulin finished the stage in … Read more
Mark Beaumont targets Penny Farthing Hour Record at Herne Hill Velodrome
Mark Beaumont has set his sights on another world record – the longest distance ridden on a penny farthing in an hour.The Scottish adventurer, who last year regained the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, is targeting the R.White’s Lemonade Penny Farthing One Hour World Record at next month’s World … Read more
Round-the-world cyclists found dead in Mexico believed to have been murdered
Police in Mexico believe that two round-the-world cyclists from Europe found dead in a ravine were murdered and not the victims of crashing off the road as had earlier been thought.German national Holger Hagenbusch, aged 43, and Polish citizen Krzysztof Chmielewski, 37, had each been travelling the world by bike when they encountered each other … Read more
The Ronde by Edward Pickering
The Ronde is more than a book about a bike race. Part chronological micro-analysis, part travelogue, part love letter, if it were to become the definitive work on the matter for the next century I wouldn’t be surprised. It’s hard to see what any subsequent author could do but rehash or paraphrase. Pros: Everything’s in … Read more
Giro d’Italia Stage 8: Richard Carapaz takes Ecuador’s first Grand Tour stage victory as Froome avoids time losses following late fall (+ video)
Richard Carapaz (Movistar)attacked towards the top of the final climb to take Ecuador’s first ever Grand Tour stage victory on the second summit finish of the Giro d’Italia. Chris Froome (Team Sky) finished safely in the group of favourites, despite coming a cropper in wet conditions with around 5km to go.The closing kilometres of the … Read more
Leigh Timmis to make across Europe world record attempt in September
Round-the-world cyclist Leigh Timmis has postponed his across Europe world record attempt until September. The adventurer had planned to set off on June 11, but has moved the start date back due to a shortfall in funding.Yesterday Sean Conway broke the record for the fastest unsupported crossing of Europe by bike, riding from the westernmost … Read more
“I’m going to kill one of you bloody cyclists”
A Bristol cyclist says a Transit van driver attempted to run him over while he cycled through the city centre this week. Eugene Conlon said that when he subsequently confronted the motorist, the man replied: “I’m going to kill one of you bloody cyclists”.The Bristol Post reports that Conlon had been riding along St Thomas … Read more