road.cc guest blogger Geraint Thomas takes time out from eating Welshcakes in the back of the British Cycling van to reflect on a successful day at the Track World Cup in Manchester with a gold medal ride in the team pursuit, and to look forward to a five day stage race in Sardinia riding in … Read more
Two thirds of the fleet of London’s Barclay’s Cycle Hire scheme fleet have had to undergo repairs in the first six months of operation it has been revealed by Transport for London in response to a Freedom of Information request.In response to the request from the Independent on Sunday TfL says that Serco the company … Read more
Last week we reported on the estimated £2bn repair bill for Scotland’s roads now it has officially been confirmed that England’s roads are getting worse too according to new figures published by the Department for Transport in its Road Conditions in England report for 2009/10.The DfT has been monitoring the condition of England’s roads since … Read more
Sir Chris Hoy’s tactic of attacking off the front paid of handsomly yesterday as he powered his way to victory in the men’s keirin final on day two of the Manchester round of the Track World Cup. Hoy’s move proved doubly shrewd when unknown to him the entire chasing field of five riders crashed in … Read more
Waiter, waiter, there’s an RSP micro flex light rear in my soup…Keep you voice down sir; they’ll all want one. Superb weather seals, shapely, tactile design and impressive power to size ratio, the flex light ranks high in my back up lighting hall of fame and should be of particular interest to winter time trialists … Read more
Riccardo Ricco has been fired by the Vacansoleil cycling team with immediate effect. According to a statement posted on the team’s website Ricco was informed of the termination of his contract by registered letter. The rider was discharged from hospital in Italy yesterday.Vacansoleiel suspended Ricco and started an internal disciplinary inquiry on February the 8th following … Read more
Tiffin gets ever later at the moment: tonight it consists of a glass of whisky. Alien’s on the telly, it’s all good. Anyway, to business. We asked you if you wanted to win 365 9Bars to get you through the the year: you said yes, in your droves. There can only be one winner this … Read more
Pro cycling brothers Dean and Russell Downing have launched a cycling club which aims to promote the charities supported through the fund-rasing Out of the Saddle charity evenings.The annual dinner, now in its third year, supports a chosen charity and attracts pro and amateur cyclists from all over the country. The Downings have organised the … Read more
It’s just a month until the Milan – San Remo and the start of the Spring Classics, and Italy’s early season opener will also mark the start of something else: road.cc Fantasy Cycling 2011, sponsored by Evans Cycles. That’s right: a whole season of fantasy racing with some fantastic prizes up for grabs along the … Read more
Some bikes need more introduction than others. Thankfully Dave gave this bike and brand a nice one in the Just In post about this bike. In a nutshell NeilPryde brings years of composite experience to the table in a direct distribution model, resulting in a high tech, high spec bike at a good price. This … Read more
