Five hundred days after globe-pedalling cyclist Ken Roberts set off from Somerset on a four year round-the-world trip to raise funds for the Outward Bound Trust, he has reached the Australian town of Cairns. In September 2009 Ken began his journey on a Thorn eXp touring bike, hoping to raise £45,000 for the charity that … Read more
In the United States, being suspected of defrauding a Federal agency or of using its finances for illicit purposes is, not surprisingly, the kind of activity that can bring a world of pain your way. The US Postal Service has Federal status and under a Freedom of Information Act request, broadcaster ESPN has obtained records … Read more
For many cyclists, a bike ride is a chance to get away from the distractions and diversions of modern life and enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh air, open countryside and exercise. Yes, these days we’re more likely than not to take a phone with us for emergencies but usually not with the express intention … Read more
In our second report from the new London Bike show we’ll take a look at what the likes of Pinarello, Cervelo and Dedacciai had on show, we’ll also take a quick gander at Time, Rose, Cinelli, Genesis & Saracen, but first off Dedacciai…We really liked what we saw of the Dedacciai range at Eurobike, including … Read more
A member of the management committee of world cycling’s governing body, the UCI, has hinted that Alberto Contador could be looking at a ban of two years following his failed test for clenbuterol during last summer’s Tour de France.Peder Pedersen was speaking on a programme on Friday evening transmitted on the TV2 Fyn channel of … Read more
Cannondale’s SuperSix carbon race bikes have proved almost universally popular since they were introduced in 2008, and this year sees the technology filter down to a lower price point than ever before. At £1,800, the new SuperSix 105 is the entry-level model in the range. That’s still a big wedge, of course, but fitted with … Read more
Matt Goss of HTC-Highroad avoided a crash on the final bend to win the Cancer Council Classic in Adelaide today, and will lead his team in this week’s Santos Tour Down Under, with Mark Cavendish likely to play more of a supporting role.Cavendish and former team mate André Greipel were among the riders brought down … Read more
Bigger in some cases is certainly better and very apt when describing RSP’s new Tourlite. Designed to bolt directly to the rack platform, it might be portly but the half- watt LED flanked by two smaller units and integral reflector pack a mighty punch. Raleigh claims it’s visible from a mile and friendly acquaintances suggest … Read more
Ravensthorpe Cycling Club in West Yorkshire is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year and is appealing to anyone with memorabilia to get in touch, reports the Huddersfield Daily Examiner.Over the years club has had four Olympians within its ranks, the most famous of which is Brian Robinson, the first Briton to ride in the Tour … Read more
We caught up with Sam from Singular cycles at the London Bike Show and he was duly proud of his new road bike, the Osprey. Singular has built up an impressive reputation in a short time in the MTB market with some well-thought-out niche machines, and has already partly crossed over to the road scene … Read more
