Environmental activists in Mexico City, frustrated by the lack of progress made by the city’s government, have taken matters into their own hands by creating their own 5 kilometre bike lane that takes cyclists into the heart of the country’s capital, finishing outside the city’s Congressional Hall.The initiative, which represents a striking example of how … Read more
When the email from roadcc HQ landed on the digital doormat informing me that the GT GTR Series 2 would be my new mode of transport for the next month or so, a quick t’internet search revealed one of my worst nightmares. On paper the GTR Series 2’s spec list looks like it’s been designed … Read more
With just eight months to go until the London 2012 Olympic Games, Germany’s team sprint squad last night beat the world record that Great Britain had set at Beijing three years ago.The new world record time of 42.914 was set in Cali, Colombia, which is hosting the second round of this season’s UCI Track Cycling … Read more
In the wake of the death last weekend of Wales manager Gary Speed, the often taboo topics of depression and suicide within professional sport as well as in society in general have been in the spotlight. One man whose views on the issue perhaps count more than most is record-breaking world champion cyclist Graeme Obree, … Read more
One23 is a brand that you’ve probably never heard of, but it has a vast catalogue of bike components and ephemera to choose from and flicking to the ‘Tools’ pages you’ll find this cheery multi-coloured Hex-Key Set.The set has all the hex-keys, or allen keys if you like, that you’ll need for the majority of … Read more
Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has said that he wants to ride cycling’s biggest race at least twice more before he retires. The BMC Racing star was talking in Darwin, Northern Territiory, during a whistlestop book tour of his native country during which he hasn’t always endeared himself to some of the locals.In particular, … Read more
Former Housemartins and Beautiful South singer Paul Heaton is set to get back on his bike for another cycling tour of Britain playing gigs at pubs en route, and if he fancies a residency, one venue is guaranteed – he’s just bought the lease to the pub in Salford where he already rehearses in the … Read more
Retailers Cycle Surgery are offering a Lezyne high-powered LED front light every day from now in the run up to Christmas Day.The light on offer is the £49.99 Lezyne Mini Drive. It’s a punchy little unit with 150 Lumen maximum output, designed for commuting on roads. There are three constant and two blinking modes and … Read more
The Light and Motion Stella 150 N sits toward the lower end of Light and Motion’s very successful Stella range. Starting with the 120 (denoting its output measured in Lumens) a few years ago, the range has now moved on to include a 300, and indeed a 600 Lumen light (well, actually the 600 is … Read more
The husband of Margaret Nicholl, the cyclist killed in March when she hit a pothole on a descent as the couple rode their bikes near Shepton Montague, is reportedly considering taking legal action against Somerset County Council due to its alleged failure to remedy defects in the road. He is being supported by national cyclists’ … Read more
