Me and my big mouth… Other people have often said it and now I am saying it about myself too… Have a look at this headline… >>Click here<<<“Fun”?Nowhere close. Now I have a bit of history with this event. The first year I rode it in 2009 there wasn’t (in my opinion) enough difference between the sportive signage … Read more
These Louis Garneau Mondo Evo shorts might not be cheap but they put in a high-level performance to justify their price tag.One of the best features of these shorts is that they feel so supportive. Obviously, fit is going to vary from person to person but these are cut to be compressive and the various … Read more
David Millar is no longer banned from competing at the 2012 Olympics, with the Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS) this afternoon officially announcing its decision that the British Olympic Associations (BOA) bylaw that bans convicted drug cheats from competing at the Olympics for life is illegal. British Cycling has said it will make no … Read more
To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it’s not called a sportive, and it’s not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn … Read more
The Sportful No-Rain arm warmers perform a lot like regular arm warmers except that, as the name implies, they are also water repellent.They’re made from a Nylon/Elastane fabric just like most other arm warmers, with tons of stretch and breathability. The inside face is fleecy – it’s a Roubaix-type fabric – so you get quite … Read more
High5 2:1 Energy Source is carbohydrate-based drink powder, available in small sachets or big tubs. We reviewed this product back in 2010, and some of what we said still holds. Since then, it’s not clear if the actual formula of the drink has changed, but the product has been re-launched with a ‘new generation’ tag, … Read more
Thousands of Cyclists braved some challenging weather conditions today to take to the streets campaigning for safer conditions for cycling. In London, 10,000 riders braved heavy rain on the London Cycling Campaign’s Big Ride which was held on closed roads in the capital. Further north, Pedal On Parliament organised a ride on a cold but … Read more
It’s taken me a while to get over my experience at the Tour Doon Hame and try and condense it all into a blog post. The saddle sores have (just about) faded away, but my memories of the race (mostly the incessant beeping of car horns) are still as clear as ever.For those unfamiliar with … Read more
Relaxed trainer-like shoes offering all-day comfort with pedalling performance and the ability to walk more normally than a flat footed duck are a sought after commodity if you like touring, and are just as useful for casual around-town errands or weekend café rides.It’s a bit of a personal quest of mine to find a shoe … Read more
Specialized’s retro-moderne BG 74 shoes Searching the Specialized website for something else entirely, we happened to notice that the Big S’s most unusual high-end shoe, the BG 74, is now available.BG 74’s combine the retro looks of a perforated kangaroo leather upper – like the shoes your Uncle Jim used to race in – with Specialized’s … Read more
