Energetic children across Slough are competing in a virtual bike race to Santa Claus’s home before he sets off on his Christmas sleigh. Youngsters from various primary schools are attempting to complete the 1,982-mile journey to Lapland within 10 days, as part of a project by Sustrans. Children have also been roping their parents and … Read more
A study published in the medical journal The Lancet regarding the benefits to public health of replacing use of cars with more eco-friendly modes of transport such as cycling or walking has concluded that priority should be given to improving facilities for pedestrians and bike riders.Researchers for the study, part of a series focusing on … Read more
Next month, Islington will become the first London Borough to introduce a 20mph speed limit on all residential streets. A 30mph limit will be retained on A roads in the borough.The measure is designed to improve road safety and alleviate traffic congestion and pollution. Unlike existing 20mph zones within Islington, there will be no traffic … Read more
Cyclists across London are being urged to wear blue tomorrow and join guided local rides into the heart of the capital to join a demonstration in favour of tackling climate change that is expected to be one of the biggest mass protests in British history.Called The Wave, the demonstration, organised by the Stop Climate Chaos … Read more
Jagwire’s Pro Road Cartridge pads inspire confidence in all weathers and thanks to universal fit they’re sound replacements/upgrades for mid range callipers. However, soft or dual compounds better serve riders nudging 90Kg-especially those regularly riding in foul weather.I fitted ours to three markedly different brands of callipers, installation and alignment couldn’t be simpler so long … Read more
A judge in the Minnesota has ordered former Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and bicycle manufacturer Trek to attend a settlement conference on 28 January 2010 and thereby avoid what is expected to be a stormy trial between the parties later in the year.We reported in detail last month on the background to the … Read more
The second race in this season’s Revolution Series, now running in a team format, takes place at the Manchester Velodrome this Saturday, and it promises to be an absolute Christmas cracker with some big names taking to the boards.Details of the riders racing in the men’s elite events on the evening have now been released, … Read more
Sustrans has revealed that the number of pupils cycling in 24 schools in Conway in North Wales and Neath Port Talbot in the South of the principality have trebled due to the success of the Bike It initiative since it was introduced in Wales a little over a year ago.The sustainable transport charity says on … Read more
Organisers of The Tour Series are looking to build on the success of this year’s inaugural season of the city-centre racing format as competition heats up among British and Continental teams for places on the starting line.Developed by Sweetspot, who also organise the Tour of Britain, the full line-up of participating teams and the venues … Read more
Your calendar is running out of squares: you need a new one. Luckily, Prendas Ciclismo have just been in touch to tell us about their new 2010 calendar, Memoires du Peloton, which looks to be a shoe-in at the top of the cycling buff’s Christmas list.The calendar is a collaboration between the guys at Prendas … Read more
