There’s a DVD sale going on at Cyclefilm starting now as they clear out in readiness for all digital downloads in 2012.The company behind the Etape du Tour recce films we’ve previewed on road.cc and the “Roads to Glory” indoor training sessions based on the legendary European climbs is holding a sale of its DVDs.According … Read more
The concept of the “peloton à deux vitesses” (two speed peloton) under which the sport of pro cycling has been said to be divided between those riders who gain an edge through doping and those who ride clean, has been around for a number of years; now, in France, the phrase is also being used … Read more
OK – here we go. I wanted to share my journey and give people an idea of what it takes to become a Paralymic athlete. But before we get to that – a little background about myself.I spent most of my life living in Canada. Although born to an Irish father and English mother, I … Read more
Special cycling mitts with an integrated mirror are in the process of being rolled out to UK bike shops having been developed and sold in the Netherlands.Revised versions with the mirror mounted on the right thumb specially for countries like Britain where vehicles travel on the left have been successfully trialled and are now available … Read more
Don’t be mislead by the ‘Urban’ tag, the Pro-Viz Triton helmet is every bit as good for touring and trail duties courtesy of ample ventilation, moderate weight and decent build quality. On the flip side, with some of the big brands offer integrated lighting and similarly swish stuff as standard on their urban lids, and … Read more
David Millar has given his reaction to the news that the British Olympic Association (BOA) lifetime ban on convicted dopers from representing the country in the Olympics is to be challenged by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), downplaying – for now at least – any thoughts of … Read more
In modern, celebrity-obsessed Britain, having an internationally famous sportsman as a father and former Page 3 model for a mother may seem the latter-day version of being born with the proverbial silver spoon in the mouth. But it’s an object forged from an a more precious metal that Mark Cavendish has promised the child he … Read more
There’s not getting away from it Scott’s Next2Skin base layer is pricey but there’s also no escaping the fact that it does a good job, it’s well constructed using technical fabrics to keep you comfortable during cool-weather rides.The shirt is made of three different polyester fabrics, all of them very lightweight. The white material is … Read more
Bejaysus but I nearly fell at the first hurdle in this year’s Metric Century Challenge. Today was the last day I could realistically expect to finish a 100k ride in November but when I woke at 7am it was dark, windy and raining. I was feeling slightly hungover, still full of last night’s curry, and … Read more
In news that will be eagerly digested by some coaches and trainers seeking to ensure that the athletes in their care receive the best possible preparation to give them a competitive edge over their rivals, scientists have succeeded in developing worms and mice endowed with exceptional levels of strength and endurance by managing to suppress … Read more
