The Craft Performance Storm Bib Tights are a well-engineered and nicely thought out garment for your bottom half when the weather is murky.These don’t feel like a winter tight when you pull them on for the first time: the construction isn’t heavy and the rear roubaix panels are pretty thin. You even get mesh bibs. … Read more
Cycle campaigners in Cheltenham have replied to concerns by the town’s mayor and a charity that works with the visually impaired that allowing bikes to be ridden through pedestrianised zones in the town centre may put disabled people at risk.Last week, the Macular Disease Society held a demonstration outside the town’s Municipal Offices against the … Read more
There are two teams in the WorldTour circus riding Pinarellos and one of them is our own dear Team Sky, a squad packed full of loveable stars like Bradley Wiggins, Edvald Boasson-Hagen and Chris Froome, winners all and likely to be riding their bikes this season back with the same Cyan Blue livery if the … Read more
The family of a cyclist killed last week in Edinburgh have launched a campaign to make conditions safer for cyclists in the Scottish capital to ensure his death is “not in vain.” Andrew McNicoll, aged 43, a member of Edinburgh Road Club, died last Thursday from injuries sustained on Lanark Road when he hit a … Read more
Environmental campaigners in Scotland are calling on cyclists to join them this lunchtime in Edinburgh to protest against government cuts in the amount of money available for sustainable travel. The event, organised by Stop Climate Change Scotland, starts at 1pm outside the Scottish Government offices at St Andrew’s House, and has the backing of former … Read more
The Kenda Kontender is a road bike tyre that’s ideal for winter training rides or indeed as a good reliable commuting tyre. It’s not the lightest or sprightliest tyre in the world, but it is sturdy and puncture resistant – which is just what you need at this time of year when the roads are … Read more
Carradice the Lancashire-based bag makers are going to the London Bike Show at Excel on Thursday. They’re on Stand LB302 and we mention it because you’ll be wanting to rush there for some Limited Edition bags they’ve made for the show.This evening they sent pictures of dare we say beautiful honey leather-trimmed saddlebags and seat … Read more
London folding bike specialists Brompton have sneak peeked a Special Edition for the forthcoming London Bike Show coming up in only 36 hours. There will only be 500 of the black London Bromptons made and apart from unique graphics designed and installed by Clerkenwell artist Vic Lee, each bike will come with a signed print … Read more
This year the team that used to be called Française des Jeux for the French National Lottery that sponsors it steps back up to WorldTour status which is good news for French bike company Lapierre that has also been a long-standing supporter.This year there is also a new co-sponsor in BigMat, a Euro building supplies … Read more
Living legend Graeme Obree, about whose new training guide The Obree Way we posted with extracts in December, is extending his book signings schedule into Sassenach territory having successfully held packed-out sessions before Christmas in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Schedule as follows:Thursday 19th January 2012 Look Mum no Hands: 49 Old Street London EC1V 9HX Time: 18.00 … Read more
