Cyclists often speak of the reflective state of mind they get into on their bikes. Certainly for me there’s something about the combination of repetitive exercise and constantly changing scenery that calms me down and puts my mind into a semi-detached state – mildly engaged with the process of cycling, avoiding peril and taking in … Read more
Mark Cavendish of HTC-Highroad got his revenge on Alessandro Petacchi following the Lampre-ISD rider’s controversial Stage 2 win, coming out of the Italian’s slipstream to take Stage 10 of the 2011 Giro d’Italia in Teramo this afternoon in what turned out to be a rare bunch sprint finish in this year’s race. Francisco Ventoso of … Read more
Record-breaking round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont has given his backing to an initiative designed to get drivers to give Scottish children the space they need to cycle to school in safety, yesterday helping to launch the Give Me Cycle Space campaign at St Mark’s School, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire.”Campaigns like this are essential because you have to … Read more
Chrome have a reputation for making good-quality, spartan messenger-style bags, so I was looking forward to trying their Yalta rucksack. There’s a lot to like about the Yalta but sadly it didn’t suit me at all.Having tried a range of Chrome bags now, it may be that they work fine for other people but just … Read more
Despite being hit by sabotage attempts in two out of the last three editions next year’s Etape Caledonia will definitely go ahead say the organisers IMG Challenger World a fact they underlined yesterday by opening the Etape Caledonia website to expressions of interest from those wishing to take part in next year’s event. Amy Whiteley, … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to do your bit in helping tackle the problem of doping in cycling and other sports, now’s your chance, with UK Anti-Doping advertising for chaperones across the UK to help manage its testing programme. According to the job description on the UKAD website: “UK Anti-Doping has a team of trained Chaperones authorised … Read more
This Saturday’s Stage 14 of the 2011 Giro d’Italia, which features a tricky descent of the Crostis ahead of a summit finish on the Zoncolan, is set to go ahead as planned after riders approved safety measures put in place by race organisers. In the wake of Wouter Weylandt’s death last week, there had been … Read more
Ben Swift has taken his fifth victory of 2011, a great leadout from the young Yorkshireman’s Team Sky colleagues enabling him to outsprint Peter Sagan of Liquigas and Matt Goss of HTC-Columbia to win what, following yesterday’s cancellation of Stage 1, was effectively the opening stage of the race in Sacramento. Swift also takes the … Read more
It’s sometimes hard to get excited about socks. Sure, you need them to wick moisture away from your tootsies and keep everything a comfortable stable temperature, but that’s about it really. Compression socks though are a different ball-game. Designed to compress muscles and reduce vibration, their goal is to enhance power delivery and help muscles … Read more
Well that’s the first week of the Giro completed, and it’s been a memorable one for all kinds of reasons. The tragic accident that claimed the life of Wouter Weylandt will cast a shadow over the whole race, and Leopard-Trek’s decision to pull out is an entirely understandable one. When the racing returned after the … Read more
