Former president of the UCI, Brian Cookson, has announced plans to set up a new international women’s cycling team based in Lancashire. Perhaps with one eye on developments east of the Pennines, he expressed his hope that the move might lead to a cycling boom in the county.“To create a Lancashire based women’s cycle team … Read more
The head of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) says that the latest bout of cycle funding merely distracts from fundamental problems with the nation’s roads. “Before making headline grabbing announcements the Government should provide real levels of investment in road maintenance to ensure that cyclists have a safe road surface to cycle on,” said … Read more
With many US cyclists choosing to boycott a number of cycle brands due to the parent company’s links to the National Rifle Association (NRA), many consumers are asking themselves whether they should make the same decision.Activists have tried to put pressure on the NRA since the Florida school shooting by targeting firms with links to … Read more
Last Monday was the first in our eight-week series of Hammer Time rides on Zwift in association with CycleOps. The series finale is a Fondo on 23 April, and if you ride one of the series rides and the Fondo then you’ll be in the hat to win a CycleOps Hammer direct drive trainer worth £999. Interested? … Read more
Duck Smart Bike Ezee Dry Wash Detailer is a fast way to clean, polish and protect your bike. In essence this waterless solution lifts light grime then leaves a layer of silicone on the surface to be buffed to a shine. Pros: Very easy to use, silicone really helps bring tyre sidewalls back to satin … Read more
It’s Monday again! That means it’s the start of another week on your six weeks to fitness. We’ve teamed up with Cyclesurgery and worked with training experts Trainsharp to bring you a six-week programme to boost your fitness, and we’re into week two. Last week’s sessions were a fairly gentle introduction to structured training, with … Read more
A Bridlington lorry driver who “failed to see” a cyclist and crashed into the back of him has been jailed for six months for causing his death by careless driving.The Hull Daily Mail reports that Kieron Taylor was driving his 7.5 tonne lorry towards Cottam Crossroads just north of Driffield when he hit Ian Milner … Read more
The Specialized Women’s Sierra helmet meets all safety standards, fits really well, and doesn’t make you look like a mushroom. While doing all of this, its price tag significantly undercuts the vast majority of the leading specialist manufacturers for entry-level helmets. Pros: Decent profile for an entry-level lid, great price Cons: Only one size, no … Read more
The Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 takes place on Sunday July 29. If you’ve got a place, Lyme Disease Action would like to invite you to raise money for them – and if you haven’t got a place, they may be able to help as they have a few charity places left.LDA works towards the prevention and … Read more
