Lance Armstrong’s lawyers have demanded that all the evidence gathered against him by the US Anti-Doping Agency be turned over to them, as speculation grows that the Tour owners may bar the entire RadioShack team from this year’s race.Robert Luskin, the lawyer acting for Armstrong, has asked the agency by letter to turn over the … Read more
A bike that made it more than 10,000 miles around the world, through Europe and Asia, was stolen soon after it returned home.Sam Swain, 22, took his Dawes Super Galaxy hybrid touring bike from Ireland to Japan – through Turkey and Iran – before riding it to India and Thailand. He then travelled to Cambodia, … Read more
The lightest backpack we’ve ever used, the Outlier Minimal is surprisingly effective as a barebones commuting gear carrier, but for a pack with almost no features, it’s a bit pricy.At a feathery 162g – a third to a quarter the weight of a similar-sized full-featured rucksack – Outlier’s Minimal backpack truly lives up to its … Read more
Component brand SRAM have organised a second bike-focussed art auction for World Bicycle Relief and here are the works that will be sold.The idea for the pART Project Velo Village auction is simple: SRAM give artists a box of bike components and challenge them to make something of it. The works created are displayed and … Read more
Rouleur: some of you love it, some of you hate it, and it’s £10 an issue. But for most people, it’s hugely inspiring to look at beautiful cycling photography, and in terms of coffee table adornment, there’s no better reminder of why it’s so wonderful to be out on the bike. With that in mind, … Read more
Awe inspiring feats of cycling grit and determination are usually the preserver of the professional cyclist, but every once in a while a non-pro achieves some feat that makes the rest of us stop in our tracks and take notice such.Nick Stormonth, a solicitor with terminal cancer, forewent treatment to complete a 185-mile cycle ride … Read more
For some people, only an Italian bike will do. Italy equals style in the world of cycling and much else besides, and De Rosa’s Milanino is Italian through and through.Of course, lots of ‘Italian’ bikes aren’t really all that Italian. The brand might be, but the bikes are built in the Far East (not that … Read more
“Made In England” is a new book showcasing the artisans behind the British hand-built bicycle and due for release in late Summer 2012.The book is co-authoured by Matthew Sowter and Ricky Feather who are both award winning frame builders in their own right, Matthew winning best mountain bike frame at Bespoked Bristol 2011 with a … Read more
Here’s your Thursday morning snigger: Carlton Reid over at BikeBiz has shared this pic with us, of his highly coveted ticket for the Olympic Time Trail. Hang on, what’s that then? Is Hampton Court being ploughed up as we speak? Are we looking forward to seeing Bradley Wiggins decimate 27 miles of MTB trail at … Read more
As well as looking cool, Condor’s Race socks will keep your feet feeling cool in the hot weather.They’re made from a soft micro-fibre yarn and the upper section is a light mesh that’s very breathable. It’s open enough to let loads of cool air through and moisture out so your feet don’t feel sticky and … Read more
