The CTC’s Cycle Champions programme has announced two women only sportive events for 2011. The first is on June 12 in Leeds, to be followed by another on September 18 in Reading. Both events will have three distances on offer, 25, 50 and 80km with full route signage, feed stops and mechanical back-up. An events … Read more
Mark Cavendish was back to winning ways this week as he overcame the challenge of Yauheni Hutarovich and Denis Galimzyanov to take the line at the 200km Scheldeprijs Classic. It’s the third time the Manxman has won the race, which runs from Antwerp to Schoten and very much favours the sprinters; Cavendish’s 2011 victory comes … Read more
With its CNC-machined aluminium body and subtle gold detailing, the Crank Brothers Power Pump Ultra is a sturdy and good looking mini pump. Despite the lack of a bottle cage bracket, it’s very portable: at 175mm it’s small enough for a jersey pocket. As with many tiny pumps, inflating a road tyre to a usable … Read more
We are riding on mythical roads owned by gods and legends, but today I’m not worshipping. Instead, I’m being sacrificed on their cobbled altar, a dish of the day served battered and numb. This is what it feels like to ride the pave – welcome to Hell…I’ve been invited to join William and Alex from … Read more
Essentially a modified digital calliper, Feedback Sports’ Chain Gauge eliminates the guesswork when determining chain wear. Compared to a metal chain checker or steel ruler, you’re less likely to get errors due to you making a mistake, or tool wear. Being digital it’s more expensive, so it will probably appeal to bike shop mechanics more … Read more
Night time racing is set to return to the streets around London’s historic Smithfield Market for the fifth year running this June, under a new name – The London Nocturne – and with a new backer, IG Markets, sponsor of Team Sky. The race will also be televised for the first time, on Sky Sports … Read more
Organisers of the Glastonbury Festival are seeking to encourage attendees to switch to pedal power to get to June’s event as part of their new Green Traveller initiative, with benefits including a dedicated campsite for cyclists and secure bike parking. There will also be guided rides from 30 towns within 20 miles of the Festival … Read more
The UK’s first handmade and boutique Bicycle Show – Bespoked Bristol 2011 – is shaping up to be an unmissable event for fans of custom bikes. And for would-be buyers, the show on June 11 and 12 at the Paintworks, Bristol will be a fantastic opportunity to see a huge range of bespoke bikes in … Read more
Cervélo TestTeam may have been consigned to history, with many of its riders, both male and female, moving across to Garmin-Cervélo for the 2011 season, but fans will be pleased to know that one of the more innovative approaches the outfit brought to the sport is alive and well with the continuation of the popular … Read more
Jeans giant Levi’s launched its Fall 2011 collection in New York City’s SoHo last week, not an event that would usually register too much here at road.cc were it not for the fact that the brand is launching a new Commuter Cycling Series, which appears to be squarely aimed at those who want to wear … Read more
