That Thor Hushovd is some rider: having reinvented himself as a climbing-sprinting breakaway specialist, he’s won two stages in World Championship colours. How d’you fancy a crack at winning a brand new Giro Aeon helmet worth £199 in rainbow stripes guise, just like the God of Thunder? Thought so!The Aeon is the talented offspring of … Read more
Bashing out the miles in preparation for the Haute Route is taking its toll.The spirit is willing, but it is not only the flesh that is weak.
Mauricio Soler is taking small but important steps in his recovery after the serious accident he suffered more than a month ago during Stage 6 of the Tour de Suisse. The Colombian Movistar rider is still at the Clínica Universitaria de Navarra in Pamplona, to which he was transferred ten days ago from the Intensive … Read more
Few people would argue that London’s 40-strong, Transport for London (TfL) funded Metropolitan Police Cycle Task Force is not a good idea. After all, cyclists in London – and newcomers in particular – who find their bike has been stolen may feel so discouraged by the experience that they simply abandon the idea of cycling … Read more
Those pros get a rough time. Look at today’s stage: three HC ascents over 2,300m, an early intermediate sprint that’ll ensure a furious pace from the gun and over 200km to get through. On the plus side, however, they do at least get people on hand to make sure that their bikes are in tip-top … Read more
Genesis are launching a new version of their Day One all-rounder with Shimano’s 11-speed Shimano Alfine hub gear. We’re pretty sure that this is the first production Shimano Alfine 11-speed equipped drop bar bike – it’s certainly the first we’ve seen. The combination of an Alfine 11-spd hub and drop bars is made possible by … Read more
Defending champion Alberto Contador believes that tomorrow’s Stage 19 of the Tour de France, featuring what, at 2,645 metres, is the highest summit finish seen in any of its 98 editions, is “the toughest” left in this year’s race. He and thomas Voeckler also reflected this evening on their different experiences on today’s fast final descent … Read more
Team Sky’s Edvald Boasson Hagen, whose fitness for this year’s Tour de France had been thrown in doubt after he was diagnosed with shingles a little over a week before it was due to start, is this evening celebrating his second stage victory of the race after attacking on the final climb and holding his … Read more
The second annual Rollapaluza Urban Hill Climb takes place tomorrow on Swain’s Lane in Highgate, north London. And to stoke the excitement the organisers have posted the event programme for download free online. At last year’s event, Matlock CC’s Chris Metcalfe pipped Germain Burton (De Ver Cycles) and Dave Clarke (Pendragon) to the top of … Read more
Throughout the duration of a long Tour stage it is important to take on regular quantities of liquid. Exposure to just one of Gary Imlach’s ultra-dry asides can reduce body moisture by 15%. Although not on the WADA list of banned substances, tea can improve viewing performance by up to 20% and a steady intake … Read more
