Colombian rider Miguel Rubiano of Androni Giocattoli-Venezuela attacked and soloed his way to victory in what was a tougher than expected Stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia through the hills of the Marche region. The day saw a number of riders abandon including BMC Racing’s Thor Hushovd and Garmin-Barracuda’s Tyler Farrar. Lampre-ISD’s Adriano Malori won … Read more
If you’ve read our review of the Hornit db140 bike horn but you’re thinking that even that amount of white-van-baiting noise won’t be enough to get you heard, then maybe the Hornster is what you need.The Hornster is the brainchild of Yannick Read, who’s always thinking of bright ideas to drum up some publicity for … Read more
Cycle campaigners in Derby are urging supporters of the velodrome planned for the East Midlands city to take urgent action to try and secure its future following a change of control in the local council after last week’s local elections. The incoming Labour administration was against the scheme while in opposition. Derby Cycling says that … Read more
The Ride Pro Aquazero arm warmers are made in Italy but designed with the UK climate in mind. Super Roubaix panels are sewn into an anatomical shape with a bend in the elbow so they don’t bunch up when you’re on the bike. They have silicone silicone grippers top and bottom to keep them in … Read more
Police in Edinburgh have warned more than 100 motorists for encroaching on Advanced Stop Lines (ASLs) designed to protect cyclists at traffic lights. During an operation that spanned four days early last month, Lothian & Borders Police also issued warnings to 26 cyclists for jumping red lights, and six for riding on the pavement, reports … Read more
The core of my attempts to get faster and closer to race-pace has been to take part in the local chain gang. The one in Stirling is attended by a number of clubs and sponsored riders from the area, usually making for 3 or 4 groups of around 6-12 riders each. Each week, riders meet … Read more
Some of us do our utmost to be Pro, slammed stem, the right socks, legs smooth as hewn marble, vain glances in reflective windows to check that our poise is just so… The truth is most of the time we are just galumphing about in too-tight clothing compared to that elegant mix of power and … Read more
Sales of bicycles in the UK are set to hit an all-time high this year, thanks in part to Olympic excitement and the successes of British champion cyclists, as well as the rising price of fuel, according to a new market research report.The market is expected to grow by a further 8 per cent on … Read more
Cycle commuting in Britain is still on the up – that would seem to be the message of new figures that show a nine per cent rise in the numbers of people using the Cycle to Work Scheme to buy bikes in the first three months of 2012 through some of the biggest providers involved … Read more
Like yesterday, today’s itinerary begins inland and heads towards the Adriatic, but the similarities end there in what is the first medium mountain stage of the race. Starting in the hill town of Urbino, the climbs are short but punchy and come thick and fast. The Passo della Capella, around halfway through, is certain to … Read more
