Righty….Another two weeks fly by in the twinkle of an eye…. each passing day of forced inactivity weighing heavier on the mind as I project myself forward to the Etape.I finally got my bikes delivered to me this week after much stress and fretting incurred by dodgy couriers; my lovely fillet-brazed ’87 Mercian Professional thankfully … Read more
The Milltag Leinz and McFaul jerseys are just two of the tops in the range of clothing from cheeky London trendsters Milltag. Born out of a passion for life in the saddle Milltag say their mission is to break away from the gruppetto of banal and sponsor logo-ed jerseys in an attack of individuality and … Read more
Garmin-Cervélo’s overall victory through Cameron Meyer of the Santos Tour Down Under today has been immediately overshadowed by the shock news that the US-based ProTeam has sacked manager Matt White for referring an ex Garmin Slipstream rider to the clinic of the Spanish doctor Luis Garcia del Moral.Luis Garcia del Moral, oversaw the medical staff … Read more
Ben Swift took his second stage of the 2011 Santos Tour Down Under today, and third overall, with Greg Henderson second as Team Sky scuppered HTC-Columbia’s attempt to set up Matt Goss for the final sprint and the victory that would give him the overall title. Instead, with Goss finishing third, it’s Garmin-Cervélo’s Cameron Meyer … Read more
Aimed at higher end, competition quality callipers, Jagwire Sleek Rd pads provide superior braking prowess without sacrificing modulation so are logical alternatives for Shimano’s racier Dura Ace, Ultegra and 105 family. That said, those looking to bolster the performance of older top-flight single pivots might be pleasantly surprised but the sleek wouldn’t be a cost … Read more
Ed Clancy has achieved a lot. He’s been World Champion in team pursuit and the multi-discipline omnium*, an Olympic gold medallist, world record holder, British criterium champ, and he’s got an MBE shining away on the mantelpiece… and he’s still only 25. We caught up with Ed at Manchester Velodrome last Saturday between the National Madison … Read more
Biologic is Dahon’s component and accessory arm, and they’re currently busy growing their range of commuter friendly offerings. This Vacuum flask is designed to sit in a bottle cage and be operable with one hand, so you can enjoy your coffee on the way to work.The flask is a two-part affair with a stainless double-skinned … Read more
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, John Swinney, has confirmed that money set aside for the country’s Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets (CWSS) scheme will continue to be ringfenced, although the amount available will be reduced from £9 million to £7.5 million.There had been fears that the scheme, which helps provide funding to local authorities for suitable projects, … Read more
Movistar rider Francisco Ventoso won Stage 5 of the Santos Tour Down Under in Wilunga today, with Michael Matthews of Rabobank second and HTC-Highroad’s Matt Goss third, picking up vital bonus seconds that could yet see him overhaul race leader Cameron Meyer to win the overall title in Adelaide tomorrow.Goss lost the race lead to … Read more
There’s no better coach than a TV cameraman: “Just ride up that hill one more time.”Fine. Except this is the middle hump of the ‘Ryals‘ he’s talking about and the Ryals – a steep, three slope hill near the village of Ryal – make grown men cry. I was riding with three pros: the hill … Read more
