There’s nothing left to do, riding has been shoe-horned in wherever it can, 2-for-1 deals on pasta have been made significant use of, the bakers knows me quite well and doesn’t flinch any more when I teeter in, rides planned to finish about 3.30pm when they start to put the bread and cakes out at … Read more
Chris Sutton of Team Sky made up for the Briitish outfit’s disastrous team time trial in Benidorm yesterday evening by winning Stage 2 of the 2011 Vuelta at the seaside resort of Playes de Orihuelas this afternoon. The Australian attacked on what proved to be a very tricky final climb to the line, with Vicente … Read more
£37 for a pair of knee warmers? A bit steep, isn’t it? Ah yes, but prepare to be surprised… Castelli’s Nanoflex are water repellent so rain beads up and rolls off.Yeah, yeah, yeah, you’ve heard it all before. That’s what we thought too. But Castelli’s NanoFlex fabric actually works.NanoFlex is actually Castelli’s Thermoflex fabric with … Read more
These modestly priced Legacy clip-on tribars from Profile are ideal if you fancy having a bash at time-trialling but don’t want to lash out for a dedicated bike. They fit either regular or oversized handlebars, which is convenient. Best not to try them on carbon bars though. Unlike the single piece bars that tend to … Read more
Leopard Trek overcame crashes involving Davide Viganò and Robert Wagner to win the Stage 1 Team Time Trial at the 66th edition of the Vuelta, and put Danish rider Jakob Fuglsang into the race leader’s red jersey. It was a forgettable day for Team Sky though, who also suffered crashes and communication problems that left … Read more
Michael Hutchinson won the men’s Brompton World Championship and the time trial at the – deep breath – Breast Cancer Care Bike Blenheim Palace Festival of Cycling held today. Apart from a bumper turnout of family riders keen to enjoy the closed roads of a spectacular World Heritage Site, there were sportive rides into the … Read more
Leopard Trek this afternoon won the team time trial that opened the 66th edition of the Vuelta a Espana in Benidorm, pushed closest by the Liquigas Cannondale squad of defending champion Vincenzo Nibali, who rode today in the red race leader’s jersey that now passes to Jakob Fuglsang. Team Sky had issues with what sports … Read more
SKS Puro Pro road pump’s diminutive size will appeal to racers determined to shave every last gram from their bikes without forgoing a basic toolkit. However, while a tangible complement to Co2 inflators and with build quality to the brand’s usual high standards; you’ll need arms like Popeye and the patience of a saint to … Read more
Well, not Brighton, not even in Hove, actually, but further still down the coast and through the endless creep of suburbs to the “idyllic seaside setting” of Shoreham-by-Sea.As part of Giant’s Global strategy (did you just hear evil cackling and gentle white cat stroking?) to make cycling accessible to all, the latest addition to the … Read more
This evening sees the premiere of the much anticipated documentary BÖIKZMÖIND, which charts the Bristol fixie scene, and if you haven’t got a ticket, don’t worry – the screening is free and outdoors. The weather forecast is for light rain, though, so you might want to be prepared for that.It’s a production whose gestation we … Read more
