Sustrans has come over all Martini with its new ‘Complete National Cycle Network’ app, giving access to over 25,000 miles of route no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Free to download from iTunes soon, the app will include all 13,000 miles of National Cycle Network and a further 12,000 miles of regional and … Read more
If you’re stuck for something to do on June 4th or 5th, you could do worse than pitch up at Regent’s Park for the return of The London Green Fair and Bike Fest. Formerly The Camden Green Fair and Bike fest, this year sees the event in a new accessible central location, and it’s bigger … Read more
Paceline’s chamois cream comes in two different versions: you’ve got yer straight Chamois Butt’r (in the tube, £12.99 for 227g) and yer Chamois Butt’r Eurostyle (in the jar, £13.99 for 227g).They’re both mineral oil-based with a whole bunch of other long-named ingredients in there (iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, anyone?). The difference is that for your extra pound, … Read more
On 29th June this year’s ‘Ride to the Tour’ in aid of Right To Play sets off from the home of Harlequins R.F.C, The Stoop, in SW London to ride for the next four days, covering the 350 miles to the finish of the opening stage of the Tour de France at Mont des Alouettes … Read more
Investigators in the United States conducting an inquiry into doping in professional cycling centered on Lance Armstrong and his former US Postal Service team and described as being “about corruption to the core” have made a formal request for co-operation from the appropriate authorities in France.The request was made last month and follows a meeting … Read more
Police officers will be given new powers to impose on the spot fines for careless drivers under new powers being announced by the Minister for Transport, Philip Hammond today. According to the DfT the new strategy will focus on cracking down on the really reckless drivers while also helping the responsible majority to improve their … Read more
Ortlieb know a thing or two about making quality bike luggage and the Ultimate 5 Plus Bar Bag has been on their books for a while now, but it’s starting to look a little expensive and basic.Fitting a bar bag can be a problem on some bikes, notably those with Shimano STI shifters, because the … Read more
Linked-plate locks are becoming increasing popular as they pack down small and can offer decent protection. The FS455 from Trelock is far from being awful but doesn’t offer the same protection as a similarly-priced U-lock. The FS455 comes with a plastic cage to mount to your bike frame, and does pack down small: 19x7x4cm is … Read more
Ed Clancy can ride a bike round in circles very fast. We know this because he has an Olympic gold medal in team pursuit in the corner cupboard and a bunch of track world titles to his name. What’s more surprising is that he’s good at popping wheelies, doing a bit of unscheduled cyclocross, and … Read more
The Giro d’Italia peloton this afternoon paid its own silent and touching tribute to Wouter Weylandt, the Leopard Trek rider’s team mates and his best friend Tyler Farrar of Garmin-Cervelo crossing the line nine abreast in Livorno at the head of the race in commemoration of the Belgian sprinter who died yesterday following a high-speed … Read more
