With the London mayoral elections exactly one month away, Sustrans has accused Boris Johnson of being “intent on bringing the capital to a standstill” following publication of the transport manifesto by the mayor, who is seeking re-election. The charity described Labour candidate Ken Livingstone, on the other hand, as “committed to providing transport for all.” … Read more
A Swindon man has recounted how he required hospital treatment after being shot at three times from a passing car with a paintball gun, once in the face, as he cycled home from work in the early hours of Monday morning.Barman Tony Blackford, aged 25, told This is Wiltshire that he had been left temporarily … Read more
You’ll see plenty of Rotor Rings in the pro peloton so there’s obviously fit folk out there who believe they work. The latest bit of science we’ve seen – okay, Rotor sent it to us – does seem to suggest a measurable and statistically significant advantage. Let’s look at the test. It’s a bit dry … Read more
World road race champion Mark Cavendish has made what has been described as a ‘substantial’ personal donation to fund three sports scholarships for budding sportsmen and women on his native Isle of Man over the next two years, and is also supporting a programme designed at developing young cycling talent on the island.The surprise announcement … Read more
This, folks, is the Canyon Ultimate AL 9.0 Di2 and it’s putting in an early bid to be road.cc’s Bike of the Year. It’s one of the cheapest bikes out there to come with electronic gear shifting and it has plenty more to offer too. You get quality components across the board and a fast, … Read more
Welsh Transport Minister Carl Sargeant has announced a number of initiatives in Wales that will benefit from a total of £5 million funding made available by the Welsh Assembly Government to local authorities to help develop safe walking and cycling routes across the principality.The news was announced on Friday, two days before one of Mr … Read more
The Power 2.0 Lady Tights are well made, as you’d expect from Gore, from good quality fabric and they’re versatile enough for year round use.I’m firmly of the opinion that a decent pair (or six) of three-quarter length Lycra tights are the most useful thing a female cyclist can have in her wardrobe. Get them … Read more
The UCI’s Licence Commission has today rejected a request made by the governing body itself to have the UCI WorldTour licence granted to Team Saxo Bank last September withdrawn. The UCI had asked the Licence Commission to review the Danish team’s status after Alberto Contador received a two-year partly restrospective ban in February as a … Read more
First things first, I er need a bike…..oh and a helmet, water bottles and cages, lights, little computer thingy, spare inner tubes, puncture repair kits, those little plastic lever thingys and oh so much Lycra….really? Is there no other way?So the bike was easy, borrowed from a kind friend and luckily the right size. The … Read more
RusVelo, the UCI Professional Continental team launched earlier this year whose roster includes Russia’s women’s squad, leading male track riders as well as a separate women’s team, has confirmed that its rider Ivan Kovalev has returned to Moscow from Australia after being hit by a car while training in Sydney. The rider had been due … Read more
