So, the road.cc picture of a crystal ball has been dug out and the team are going to attempt to channel their predictions for 2011s big cycling stories and trends through me, Gypsy Rose Tony… in the interests of accurate channeling I’m writing this wrapped in a fringed shawl while drinking dry gin out of … Read more
Bungeebike is a New Zealand company’s solution to the problem• of bike riders of diifferent abilities going out for a ride together, with the stronger tending to leaver the weaker behind, by, you’ve guessed it (yes, the clue’s in the name), using a bungeee cord that enables one rider to tow another along.The housing containing … Read more
Efforts to bring an end to Britain’s “war on the motorist” are continuing, claim Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Philip Hammond, after announcing that central government will no longer set guidance on parking charges.With cash-strapped councils likely to be unwilling or unable to reduce parking charges, the practical impact of that change … Read more
These mid-weight Countdown III gloves are the most expensive in Gore Bike Wear’s range and they do a good job of keeping your hands dry in wet weather. First things first: are they properly waterproof? Well, I’ve been on a few extremely wet rides wearing these, including the Bristol Belter sportive where it rained from … Read more
The Italian city of Florence, which is hosting the UCI Road World Championships in 2014, is reportedly looking to follow that up by staging the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2014.That year will mark the centenary of the birth of perhaps Tuscany’s greatest ever cyclist, Gino Bartali, twice winner of the Tour … Read more
Garmin’s new Edge 800 GPS-enabled bike computer comes packed to the rafters with the features of the existing Edge 500 and 705 models, but with a bigger display than either, touch screen operation, and faster satellite location. It’s a fantastic bit of kit. There’s a shedload going on here, so let’s start at the beginning… … Read more
Team Garmin-Cervélo has finally revealed its 2011 kit, which sees Cervélo’s black dominate and Garmin’s orange disappear, with the latter’s signature argyle check relegated to some subtle detailing on neck, the left sleeve of the jersey, and left cuff of the short.The kit is produced by Italian kit supplier Castelli, which made Cervélo’s 2010 kit … Read more
A Cycle Instructor from Cambridgeshire who has taught hundreds of schoolchildren to ride their bikes safely over the past three decades, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List.Janice Nightingale, aged 60, was one of the county council’s first volunteer instructors in the early 1980s after finding out about the council’s Safer … Read more
These socks from Castelli aren’t cheap but they are comfortable and provide a good level of insulation for chilly off-season rides.They’re made mostly from merino wool – with acrylic, nylon, Lycra and elastic thrown into the mix – and are noticeably warmer than most synthetic socks of a similar weight. Plus, the wool naturally wicks … Read more
While 2010 is looking for its coat before heading for the exit we’d thought we’d take a quick look back at some of the top news stories of the year. We’ve tried to cram as wide a selection of stories in as possible to reflect everything that has been going on in the world of … Read more
