The Queen has revealed that she is a fan of London’s dark blue Boris Bikes – although unlike her counterparts in ‘bicycle monarchies’ such as the Netherlands and Denmark, it’s a pretty safe bet that Her Majesty will never be seen riding through the streets of the capital on two wheels.According to The Daily Telegraph, … Read more
Paris-Nice, ‘The Race to the Sun,’ marks a change in gear as the cycling season heads into March. While there’s no shortage of season-opening stage races these days, the arrival of one with real heritage – this is the 70th edition – causes a ripple of excitement among fans and riders alike. Among those racing … Read more
CNP Pro Hydrate comes from an extensive range of cycling appropriate products, affiliations with both Team Sky and British Cycling plus a host of domestic teams having certainly pushed things along for the brand recently.The Pro Hydrate comes in 500g containers for £11.39 a go. That gives you 12 servings, each one of which mixes … Read more
A motorist accused of causing the death through careless driving of record-breaking cyclist Pat Kenny in January last year has told Stafford Crown Court that he did not see the rider and may have been blinded by the sun prior to the fatal incident on the slip road of the A38 at Claymills near Burton-on-Trent.Andrew … Read more
A senior Metropolitan Police traffic officer has confirmed that corporate manslaughter charges against Transport for London (TfL), the body responsible for managing and maintaining the capital’s road network, are among options being studied in connection with the death last October of Deep Lee at King’s Cross in London, reports The Times.The 24-year-old student was killed … Read more
The Scott Speedster S30 is an efficient road bike that you should definitely consider if you’re after a sub-£1,000 setup.The price band just below £1,000 is a competitive one. The manufacturers know a lot of people can justify spending £900-and-something on a bike but over £1,000? It’s a psychological hurdle, a step too far.The £1,000 … Read more
A senior doctor has said that GPs should check whether male patients are keen cyclists before sending them for potentially unnecessary – not to mention uncomfortable – tests to ascertain whether they may have prostate cancer, reports The Daily Telegraph.Consultant urologist Chris Eden from the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford says that cycling can … Read more
A woman in Brisbane, Queensland, received a surprise when she contacted the city council to complain that her nephew had caught headlice after using a communal helmet while riding one of the city’s hire bikes. Officials told Aileen Quilkey that not only that there was just a “miniscule” chance that the helmet could have been … Read more
I’ve got a really soft spot for the Knog Nerd, it’s a well designed, easy to use, durables and fun gadget but I’ve also got to admit that there’s a wealth of wireless models that will do much more for the same and in some cases, considerably less money.Knog’s NERD Wireless 5 Function cycle computer … Read more
Shimano are extending their range of Di2 electronic shifting for 2013 but not in the direction you might think; next year, the Alfine city/touring groupset goes electric. The Japanese component giants are also revamping their Sora road and Tourney ranges, improving their road mechanical disc brakes, and offering new light-action pedals. AlfineSo, the next Shimano … Read more
