What better way to reincarnate a treasured tyre once the miles finally take their toll than as an extremely durable, nay practical belt. Aside from doing a fine job of holding the civvies up, they’re a chic, fun way of promoting recycling and an ideal stocking filler for that cyclist who has just about everything. … Read more
The convoluted system of bridges and underpasses in Bristol’s Brunel Way Gyratory is a challenging environment for any mode of transport, but this week construction has begun on a new route that will help pedestrians and cyclists make sense of this confusing concrete goliath.The new route, which is part of Greater Bristol’s Cycling City Project, … Read more
Cycling’s governing body, the UCI, has confirmed the registration for the 2010 season of 19 Professional Continental, the second-highest level in the sport after the ProTour.The list of teams features several that are likely to compete in the Giro, Tour de France and other top-level races such as the Spring classics next season. They include … Read more
Kids in the North East hoping for a glimpse of Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer this Christmas may be in for a surprise , with eco-friendly online retailer EthicalSuperstore.com getting Santa on his bike to deliver presents around Newcastle and Gateshead.The same-day delivery service has been launched to ensure that shoppers get their Christmas gifts on … Read more
How many cyclists does it take to power a lightbulb? That’s just one of the questions that will be answered in a programme on BBC1 tonight that harnesses pedal power to highlight how much electricity it takes to keep various appliances in the home running, and just how much we waste by leaving devices switched … Read more
An academic study has found that cyclists in Britain are far more likely to be admitted to hospital following an accident than people traveling in cars.The research, published in the BMJ journal Injury Prevention, covers a six-year period from 1999 to 2004, was carried out by a team at the University of Surrey, who say … Read more
Tipping the scales at 15.9lbs, equipped with a SRAM Force groupset and finished off with Ritchey’s WCS range the Boardman PRO Carbon is a race bike to be reckoned with, regardless of price. This bike uses the same frame that Nicole Cooke raced on to win a gold medal in the Olympic road race and … Read more
Cambridgeshire County Council is considering trialling a new cycle lane in the middle of one of the university city’s most heavily used roads.Since September, the council has been experimenting with cycle lanes on Hills Road Bridge which see bikes pass motorised traffic to the left on lanes between the main carriageway and the kerb.The trial, … Read more
A network of foot and cycle paths linking the city of Norwich to the Broads is one step closer to being reality after a crucial document was signed earlier this week. In 2007 Sustrans’ Connect2 won the TV vote to bring £50million from the Big Lottery Fund to 79 communities across the UK to create … Read more
A married couple from Leeds will be spending this Christmas – and much of the New Year – riding a tandem the length of South America. And in undertaking the 10,000-mile journey, they hope to raise £10,000 for charity.Tim and Naomi Steere, from Bramley, want to raise funds for the Foundation for the Study of … Read more
