You know how it is: you spend all that money on a shiny set of carbon wheels and the next thing you know you’re knee-deep in a pothole in the Queen’s highway surrounded by broken spokes and black shards. That’s always the worry, anyway. But fear not: Reynolds are at hand.The Reynolds Assurance Programme (RAP) … Read more
Team Garmin-Sharp, which includes Britain’s David Millar and Canada’s Giro d’Italia winner Ryder Hesjedal, will be racing the Tour de France Prologue in Liège this weekend on Cervélo P5 time trial bikes that include some innovative tech features. We took a look at the bikes at the team hotel ahead of the Grand Départ.If you … Read more
The Northwave Blade Bib shorts are part of their mid-range line. With SuperRoubaix fabric, meshed straps and a variety of colours, they are only let down by a thin, unmalleable pad.The shorts are a fairly traditional panelled construction with flat-locked stitching. Tradition isn’t a bad thing; these shorts fit well. Leg length is good and … Read more
Whenever cyclist casualty statistics are published, the question always arises of whether cycling is becoming safer or more dangerous. Changes in the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured cannot answer that – the statistics need to be framed in the context of any changes in cycling patterns. As well as publishing the Reported Road … Read more
More than 200 staff employed by Serco working on London’s Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme, which the company operates, are in line for a £500 bonus for working through the Olympic Games, which start in a month’s time. However, the Rail & Maritime Transport Union (RMT), which says its members account for most of the staff … Read more
I won’t lie, trying to sleep last night was difficult. I was nervous, anxious about the race, about the time trial, about how much I’d eaten or not eaten, Nervous. When I eventually did get to sleep it felt like a brief second before I was awake again and I was rubbing my eyes on … Read more
The chaps at The Sufferfest have failed in their bid to get Sufferlandria recognised by the IOC as a country, and hence won’t be sending any synchronised swimmers or rhythmic gymnasts to the Games. In protest at the ruling, they’re holding a protest event, although if you replace the word ‘protest’ with the word ‘drinking’ … Read more
Muc-Off drivetrain cleaner is a fast-acting grime shifter useful for cleaning more than just your drivetrain. It’s pourable, biodegradable and recyclable but all that comes at a price.It’s a stage 1 product in Muc-Off’s three step ‘clean – protect – lube’ programme. It comes in a 500ml bottle for twelve of your fine English pounds … Read more
The future of Derby’s planned velodrome appears to have been secured with the city council due to meet in a fortnight’s time to consider which company should be chosen to build the £28 million Multi Sports Arena at Pride Park which will house the facility. There is a proviso, however, with the council needing the … Read more
Figures released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that the number of cyclists reported as being seriously injured on Britain’s roads last year rose by 16 per cent during 2011, a year in which the DfT says that cycle traffic increased by just 2.2 per cent. During the year, some 107 cyclists lost … Read more
