Eating meat contaminated with clenbuterol can lead to a positive blood test. So says a study conducted by a WADA accredited lab in Germany and released this week, findings that go some way to backing up Alberto Contador’s claim to have accidentally ingested clenbuterol when he ate a contaminated steak at last year’s Tour de … Read more
Cyclists may one day be able to generate their own music as they ride along a ‘sonic bike path’ forming part of a proposed cycle lane on a bridge over the Wilamette River in Portland, Oregon.The plan was presented to the City of Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee earlier this week by architect Bob Hastings and … Read more
Like the Sugoi HotShot II, the HotShot III is a versatile and adaptable long-sleeved jersey. Thanks to its full front zip, fabric, cut and styling, it functions equally well as a training jacket (with a warm base layer underneath), as a cool-weather jersey (on its own or with a light base layer), or as a … Read more
To anyone who cycles in Scotland it will come as no surprise to learn that, officially, over a third of the country’s roads are in sub-standard condition. What might come as more of a shock, however, is the news that it would cost a staggering £2.25 billion to put them right – and that’s before … Read more
UCI President Pat McQuaid yesterday declared that “the sport of cycling has a lot to be thankful for because of Lance Armstrong” after the seven time Tour de France winner announced his retirement from competitive cycling with immediate effect.McQuaid’s comments came just hours after it had been revealed that he, his predecessor as UCI President … Read more
Bespoked Bristol, Britain’s own hand built bicycle show has just announced the exhibitor list for the eagerly awaited event which takes place on the 10th, 11th and 12th of June this year at the Paintworks in Bristol.The even will showcase bike building talent from Britain and abroad and there will be a wide variety of … Read more
A pair of cyclists with a combined age of 153 have taken it upon themselves to spread the gospel about the joys of pedal power reports the Bolton News. Rod Bradshaw, 79, and Colin Greenhalgh, a mere 74, are members of the Hot Wheels Cycling Club, based at Middlebrook near Bolton, and teach both adults … Read more
There’s nothing like a world sporting spectacle taking place on your doorstep to fire the enthusiasm and according to Redhill and Reigate Life, the locals in Surrey have already caught the Olympic road race buzz.On the weekend of July 28 and 29 next year the men’s and women’s events will head south west out of … Read more
The sun is shining, the roads are smooth and empty, and we can smell the sea as we pick up speed on the long descent. Even better, the word is that it’s cold and raining back in the UK. Bonus!We’re in Spain with Fitness 12 Retreats, a company that runs short breaks based at La … Read more
Two female cyclists have been injured in collisions with large vehicles on the streets of the London Borough of Hackney within the past 24 hours. The news comes just days after a local newspaper launched a campaign to make the borough’s streets safer for cyclists in the wake of the death of Daniel Cox earlier … Read more
