West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal for information after a man was found unconscious in the Leeds-Liverpool canal with his bike missing.The 51-year-old man, from Horsforth near Leeds, was discovered by passers-by floating unconscious in a stretch of the canal off Leeds and Bradford Road, Kirkstall, at about 7pm on Saturday.He was treated by … Read more
BMC Racing has confirmed that Tour de France champion Cadel Evans and George Hincapie have extended their contracts, with the Australian signing on until 2014 and the American rider, who this year equalled Joop Zoetemelk’s record of 16 Tour de France appearances, staying on for at least one more year.Team President and General Manager Jim … Read more
The Alpina Vector ia an in-mould construction, CE1078 compliant, adjustable llid and could easily be dismissed as just another universally competent entry level road helmet. But look a little closer and the detailing beats some other mid range offerings, with anecdotal evidence suggesting it’s particularly accommodating of unusual head shapes. Modest ventilation and average weight … Read more
British Cycling has confirmed that work is now under way to resurface the track at the historic Herne Hill Velodrome, the last surviving venue from the London 1948 Olympic Games, the first major work at the facility since a 15-year lease was signed between the sport’s governing body and the site’s landlords, The Dulwich Estate.The … Read more
Quick Step and Omega Pharma have announced that they are to combine forces to create a Belgian superteam that will take to the road for 2012 – but it looks as if they will do so without national champion and world number two, Philippe Gilbert, who has confirmed that communication between himself and his Omega … Read more
There was a big turnout for the latest Sky Ride, when 6000 people took to their bikes to enjoy traffic-free streets in Bradford yesterday.The riders joined actor and presenter Angela Griffin, Team Sky cyclist Ben Swift, and GB Cycling Team paracyclists Jon-Allan Butterworth and Tel Byrne while many more came out to watch and experience … Read more
Warwickshire Police are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run incident on the A46 in Kenilworth in which a cyclist was critically injured.At 4.45am on Saturday an ambulance crew from West Midlands Ambulance Service en route to a 999 call spotted the man lying on the grass verge of the southbound A46, just before the A452 … Read more
Ridgeback has been showing its 2012 bikes to dealers and the press these last two weeks at head office in Milton Keynes and although there is no change from the brand’s signature understated look based on shades of the colour ‘dark’ there are nevertheless a couple or three highlights that signify they’re on top of … Read more
The seemingly inexorable rise of cycle-commuting in New York City continues apace with the latest data showing a 14% increase this spring compared to the same period last year.The figures come from Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, who has been a strong advocate for cycling through the provision of bike lanes … Read more
We met the chaps from The Bicycle Academy at the Bespoked show in Bristol and we were really interested in their plans, so it’s good to see that they’ve been keeping busy behind the scenes.If you’ve not heard of The Bicycle Academy then the basic premise is simple: it’s a place where you can go … Read more
