Million Pound Drop Live host Davina McCall is urging Britain’s female cyclists to get involved in the DIVA100 series of rides next month to help raise money for the charity Action Medical Research. McCall herself will take part in the ride in Sussex on 13 May, having ridden in the inaugural edition of the women-only … Read more
Campagnolo’s Challenge Gloves are toasty down to about zero degrees, are windproof and water resistant, but they’re not 100 per cent waterproof.These gloves have separate inner and outer layers (effectively one glove inside another) made from a stretchy fabric with insulation properties called Thermo Textran, which is used on many other Campagnolo winter garments. There’s … Read more
A landmark building in Manchester is set to have a secure ‘cycle hub’ installed in its basement, which will provide parking for up to 200 bicycles, changing facilities and lockers. It is also hoped that the hub, which is planed under the Greater Manchester Commuter Cycle Project, could incorporate a retail outlet selling cycle accessories … Read more
Cyclo cross is not just for winter, something that’s been further underlined by the newly announced KinesisUK Hell of the West Cyclo-X Sportive that will take place right in the middle of Summer – July 1st to be precise.The “Hell of the West” strikes out across 100km of the wilds of Dartmoor and like other … Read more
A bus driver in Leicester may face disciplinary proceedings after management at his company were shown helmet camera footage of him cutting up a cyclist in the city’s Belvoir Street on Sunday, reports This Is Leicestershire. The cyclist revealed that he had bought the camera after a friend was badly injured while riding in London … Read more
Bicester Millennium Cycling Club from Oxfordhsire has teamed up with the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit in neighbouring Northamptonshire to host a team time trial in August featuring 50 teams, which it believes may be the largest event of its kind ever held in the UK.The event, called the 9-Up Team Time Trial, will be held … Read more
Shand Cycles have launched two production steel frames, both designed and built by hand in Scotland.The Stoater (above) allroad frame is made using Reynolds 853 tubing.“It takes its cues from the US gravel grinder and monstercross scene, but reflects the British attitude to road and trail riding,” said Shand’s Russell Stout.Equipped with disc mounts, the … Read more
The dhb Slice 25 litre rucksack is the beautiful offspring of a passionate tryst between commuter bag and hydration pack. Yes, I liked it.A sleek profile and clever design means it tracks seamlessly with the rider without detracting from a frisky road bike’s character en-route to the office or on day rides, while also doubling … Read more
Road Safety Minister Mike Penning yesterday astonished and angered cycle campaigners by claiming before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee that Britain’s roads are safer for cyclists than those in the Netherlands. Earlier, broadcaster and CTC President Jon Snow yesterday had urged the government to provide leadership on cycle safety as he gave evidence … Read more
It must be something to do with the East Midlands… Spelling it CiCLE has always added a little bit of something different to the Rutland Classic.The pro race has been saved after a winter of financial rumours. The sportive survives too and I am looking to get round the course a lot more successfully that … Read more
