The Government’s plans to sell off England’s publicly-owned forests have encountered stiff opposition from cyclists, horse riders and others concerned about the perceived threat to public access. The plans involve the disposal of 258,000 hectares of public forests but the Government maintains that public access will be enshrined in the terms of the sell-offs. However, … Read more
Graeme Obree, who in the 1990s set the cycling world alight with his exploits in chasing the Hour record, which he held twice, as well as winning the World Championship for the individual pursuit in 1993 and 1995, has put an end to three decades of private torment by publicly admitting that he is gay.The … Read more
Marianne Vos of The Netherlands yesterday claimed her third world cycloscross in a row, and the fourth of her career, leaving behind the American Katie Compton on the final lap of the 2.8km course in Sankt Wendel, Germany. The men’s event was also won by the defending champion, the Czech rider, Zdenek Stybar.Yesterday’s win is … Read more
K-Force is the name FSA give to their top-level race components and our 44cm (measured centre to centre) New Ergo model weighed in at 204g. That puts it firmly in the Very Light category. You can get bars a little lighter – but only by a few grams. It’s also available in 40 and 42cm … Read more
Now here’s something to look forward to Monday for… Ride V goes live tomorrow. Scottish track racing, the spring classics, French BMX, Alpine freeriding and a postman’s lament for the loss of the post-bike are some of the eclectic delights on offer in the lastest issue of the Ride Journal, which goes live for orders … Read more
The nice people at Birzman say the designs of their bike tools are inspired by nature. Hence, according to their website, the Zacoo Next floor pump design “originates from the Birzman premier 5 degree floor pump” which itself originates from “the trunk of a tree … a true vertical expression of strength and stability.”Actually the … Read more
Bike fits eh? You wait a cycling lifetime for one and then two come along at once, well, a few months apart. Last time out I got fitted for a Santos touring bike this time I’m trying out the Trek Fit programme which not only fitted me to one of their Madone 3.1s but also … Read more
As their name implies, Altura children’s winter cruiser tights are scaled down versions of the adult longs. Looser cut and double seat means they transcend the road, mtb and cross genres while timeless and ultra practical black peppered with Scotchlite reflectives keeps them neutral enough for running, football and similar activities.However, being all things to … Read more
Some energy drink manufacturers offer different products for different stages of exercise, typically pre-ride, during-ride and after-ride. Bikefood’s energy drink is a one-stop shop, providing everything you need for the ride, and for recovery afterwards – you just mix different amounts depending on your needs.This drink mix has been available in a big tub for … Read more
Children deserve good kit and winter apparel doesn’t come more practical than Altura Cresta kid’s gloves. Scaled down versions of the adult Cresta, they’re waterproof, windproof, warm and yet breathable. Just the ticket for those post-ride snowball fights, styling is suitably civilian for school or regular street wear tooLacking the outright absorbency of terry panels, … Read more
