The Red Bull Mini Drome, billed as the world’s smallest velodrome, this weekend paid its latest visit to the UK, with Manchester’s Victoria Baths providing the venue as more than 100 riders were put through their paces on the 25 metre track.The Mini Drome, which has previously paid visits to London and Glasgow, was making … Read more
You may recall that back in May we reported that Sir Chris Hoy had launched a search for the Nation’s Perfect Hill to Ride Down – well, the nominations are in and a shortlist of ten has been drawn up, including Arthur’s Seat in the four time Olympic champion’s home city, Edinburgh, and Ralph Allen … Read more
With just nine months to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games, Great Britain’s track cyclists have dominated the European Track Championships in the Dutch town of Apeldoorn this weekend, winning seven of the 13 gold medals on offer. The team’s success was achieved despite Sir Chris Hoy pulling out on Saturday with a chest … Read more
Almost time for the clocks to go back again: that extra hour in bed doesn’t really compensate for the long months of riding home from work in the dark, does it? You’ll be needing some lights then. We’ve got a whole bunch of lights in on test and the full reviews will start going live … Read more
Places for the 2012 Alpine Challenge, organised by HotChillee, the people behind the hugely successful annual London-Paris ride, go on sale at noon today (Monday), and with the field limited to just 150 riders, there’s sure to be strong demand to get a ride on the four-stage event.Taking place from 5th to 9th September 2012, … Read more
It’s an indication of how things are going with the acceptance of cycling as a mainstream and even fashionable activity when a student can major in designing cycling kit. That’s exactly what Margarita Ruiz did this year at the London School of Fashion, achieving a First with her Vertical Cyclewear project.We think you’ll agree that … Read more
Former professional cyclist turned drug trafficker Joe Papp has had a lifetime ban reduced to eight years for his help in various investigations into doping in cycling, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced. The news coincided with Papp being sentenced to three years’ probation, including six months’ house arrest, for selling performance enhancing drugs … Read more
The Endura Equipe Thermo Windshield gloves are made from a mix of fabrics including rubber, lycra, nylon and polyester – with a dash of leather thrown in – together creating a good quality product for spring and autumn riding.We’re testing size Large, and the fit is close with no bagginess, but not too tight thanks … Read more
The green jersey may not be the only permanent souvenir Mark Cavendish will have of this year’s Tour de France – it has been revealed that he and girlfriend Peta Todd are expecting their first child, and she believes it was conceived during July’s three-week race.Glamour model Peta, who has been voted the fourth most … Read more
Italian footwear company Geox has today confirmed that it has ended sponsorship of the Geox-TMC UCI Professional Continental cycling team, whose rider Juan Jose Cobo last month won the Vuelta a Espana. Having missed a crucial UCI registration deadline yesterday, today’s announcement effectively spells the end of the team managed by Italy’s Mauro Gianetti.The UCI … Read more
