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Police in Cambridge to launch close pass initiative tomorrow
Police in Cambridge – the city with by far the highest levels of cycling in the UK – will tomorrow launch a close pass operation targeting drivers who give people on bikes insufficient space when overtaking.The launch of Operation Velo by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit follows intensive lobbying by campaign group … Read more
Retro vs modern: comparing a vintage steel racer with a modern machine on the Eroica Britannia route
Recently I was lucky enough to head out to the Peak District and preview some of the new route for the Eroica Britannia. The Classic routes have been altered to omit some of the more hair-raising descents and improve safety, and they’ve also added the new Eroica Nova sportive which allows the use of modern bikes. For those … Read more
Eroica Britannia weekend will now include the Eroica Nova sportive, where modern bikes are allowed
The Eroica Britannia vintage cycling festival, to be held over 15th-17th June in the Peak District, will now include the Eroica Nova, a 130km sportive where modern bikes are allowed.The bikes and equipment at the Strada Bianche Retro: Shimano and Campagnolo’s greatest design blundersThe Eroica Nova concept was piloted in April last year at the Tuscan … Read more
When should you get new cycling shorts to replace your old ones?
When should you replace your cycling shorts? They have a difficult life, stretching and flexing constantly as you pedal, putting up with friction and abrasion from the saddle, dealing with sweat, coping with repeated washing and all the while trying to keep you comfortable as you get the miles in. With such a tough job … Read more
Sir Bradley Wiggins tells young riders that signing for Team Sky will “ruin you”
Sir Bradley Wiggins, who in 2012 became the first British winner of the Tour de France while riding for Team Sky, has told young riders that signing for his former employers will “ruin you.”The 37-year-old was speaking at the presentation in London on Tuesday evening of his Team Wiggins development squad, which includes the hottest … Read more
Rene Herse Barlow Pass TC tyre
The Rene Herse Barlow Pass tyre is a tubeless-compatible (TC), ultra-supple tyre that delivers an astonishingly smooth and grippy ride. If your bike can’t fit them, maybe you need a new bike. They’re that good. Pros: Comfort, speed, grip, puncture resistance – all in abundance Cons: Cost, setup requires attention, needs latex-based sealant for tubeless Rene … Read more
Race car’s automatic braking system sensors caused Cavendish crash, Abu Dhabi Tour organisers admit
The crash in the neutralised zone of the Abu Dhabi Tour that resulted in Mark Cavendish having to abandon today’s opening stage was caused by automatic brake sensors in the race director’s car, organisers have confirmed.The 32-year-old sprinter sustained concussion and a whiplash injury in the crash, which happened after the car suddenly slowed, causing … Read more
