Road.cc reader Geoff Turner contacted us this week to let us know about Flandria’s 50th anniversary frameset, only 20 of which will be available in the UK. Flandria are of course a huge name in Belgian cycling history, boasting no less than three World Road Race champions: Rik Van Looy, Jean-Pierre Monsere and Freddy Maertens. … Read more
Ivan Basso will return to the Tour de France next year after a four-year absence and will lead the Liquigas team when the race gets under way in Rotterdam next July, according to Italian daily La Gazzettta dello Sport.The 32-year-old finished third in the 2004 edition of the race and went one better the following … Read more
The Showers Pass Portland Jacket combines the best features of a technical cycling jacket with classic looks and a more generous cut – it reminds me of those traditionally favoured by French clubmen. And it works off the bike too – even worn with jeans. It’s my jacket of choice for general riding, the only small … Read more
Next year’s London-Paris bike ride has sold out in less than 24 hours, prompting organisers to start planning a second long-distance event on the Continent for later in 2010.Registration for the event, to be held between 24 and 27 June, opened on Monday, and event director Sven Thiele said: “The web traffic was phenomenal. We … Read more
While the world’s best cross racers were battling it out on the sandy parcours of Koksijde, Belgium this weekend, Scotland’s crossers also took on the sand at Irvine, North Ayrshire on Sunday for Round 8 of the Scottish Cyclocross Series. Over 130 riders headed to the dunes at Irvine and were treated to a truly … Read more
Plans by the Dutch government to bring hundreds of bicycles to next February’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver to promote healthy living and donate them to local charities afterwards have hit a formidable obstacle in the shape of the Canadian taxman.According to a report in the Tornoto-based newspaper The Globe and Mail, staff at The Netherlands … Read more
Well, it turns out that we bike riders aren’t such a bad bunch after all, with the motion ‘cyclists are a menace’ soundly beaten in Monday evening’s debate in London organised by political magazine The Spectator.The motion was defeated by 96 votes to 45 – a ratio of two to one – in the debate, … Read more
Asda, the UK supermarket chain owned by US retail giant Walmart, gave us all a good chuckle earlier this year with its advert – which it quickly pulled – showing what it claimed to be “Britain’s cheapest bike” with the front fork facing the wrong way round.After all, no semi-serious cyclist – someone who, say does … Read more
Revolution Essential insulated Gloves make excellent mid winter do all riding companions thanks to windproof, breathable backs. Low density, extremely tactile padding locks wind chill firmly outside while stretch knuckles and side finger panels allow nimble fingers for operating light switches, toggling computer functions and performing those roadside repairs/tune-ups. However, I would sooner pay a … Read more
Letting children pelt teachers with water balloons and wet sponges as they cycle around the playground has helped a Tottenham primary school transform the school run. Devonshire Hill Primary School became the first in London to be awarded the Sustrans Bike It School Mark (Bronze), having increased cycling levels from 2 per cent to 17 … Read more
