Most people in the UK think of Dedaccia as a maker of high quality handlebars, stems and tubesets, but the Italian company also makes frames and bikes – you can even get them from a couple of outlets in Britain. We’d really like to see more of them – there was loads of interesting stuff … Read more
A van driver who had been working and driving for the 13 hours before he was involved in an accident which killed a cyclist, has received a community service order, a fine and a driving ban the Bristol Evening Post reports. Bristol Crown Court was told that Benjamin Stallard failed to see Dr Steven Morris … Read more
It may not the first autobiography of a sprinter from the Isle of Man to hit the shelves, but this month sees the publication of the story of Steve Joughin, who was riding for Britain in World Championships and winning the national road race championship before Mark Cavendish was even born, and promises to be … Read more
Okay, not technically a road cycling product this but when we saw the Zeal Transcend GPS goggle we all felt like we were 12 again. You know the baddies in those movies who have the special zoom binoculars that superimpose lots of vital information over the (invariably green) image? Well, that’s what these bins are … Read more
More research is needed to determine what type of initiative works best to increase levels of cycling. That’s the not-exactly-earth-shattering conclusion of a study which had just been published in the British Medical Journal. The study was an attempt to determine: “what interventions are effective in promoting cycling, the size of the effects of interventions, … Read more
One of the most advanced bicycle computer designs on the market, both in terms of function and design, the Polar CS500 looks quite daunting fresh out of the box.Designed for “ambitious cyclists seeking improved cycling performance”, the CS500 features a full catalogue of functions to enable its user to measure almost every aspect of their … Read more
83 cyclists arrested during Critical Mass demonstrations in New York are to be paid compensation totalling almost one million dollars by the city, it was announced today, in settlement for their lawsuit alleging illegal harassment by the New York Police Depatment. The amounts that will be paid to individuals range from between $500 to $35,000 … Read more
In what will appear to many an extraordinary reaction to Italian anti-doping chief Ettore Torri’s recent comments about the prevalence of doping in cycling, the boss of the Liquigas company has said it will sue the official. “Liquigas had a right to defend itself,” said Paolo Zani, the company’s chief executive. “Torri’s statements have done … Read more
Protective’s Washington ¾ length trousers are the most practical and stylish I’ve encountered to date. Separating them from the legions of similarly excellent garments is the universally flattering cut that compliments all genres of machine, ensuring daylong comfort regardless of riding style. Step off the bike and their sharp, stealth detailing means you’ll be taken … Read more
Bella Ciao city bikes are now available in the UK through online retailers bikesales4u and we reckon they’re going to appeal to the style-conscious as well as those after some good, old-fashioned practicality. All the bikes in the range have classic looks, feature frames that are handbuilt in northern Italy, and are assembled in Germany. The … Read more
