A German student who was breathalyzed at over three time the German limit for alcohol has been banned from using a bicycle, skateboard or any other licence-free vehicle on the public roads, for 15 years. Christopher-Felix Hahn was coming home from a party in Gießen in Hesse in the small hours and although he says … Read more
A link to the communities of Hamilton and Larkhall and the two country parks – Strathclyde Country Park and Chatelherault Country Park – has moved a step closer after the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by both partners involved in the scheme last Friday.The signing took place in the Old Hunting Lodge at Chatelherault Country … Read more
Danish capital Copenhagen is currently gearing up for the United Nation’s Climate Change Summit which runs from 7-18 December, and the city’s legions of cyclists will be doing more than usual to help reduce carbon emissions by using pedal-power to light up the Christmas tree that traditionally occupies City Hall Square.The hundreds of lights that … Read more
Following the end of the season in which he made his high-profile return to the peloton – and perhaps not by coincidence published in the run-up to Christmas – Lance Armstrong has launched a new book, My Comeback – Up Close and Personal.The 208-page hardback has been published under the name Comeback 2.0 in the … Read more
Anne Mustoe, who took up cycling at the age of 54 and rode around the world twice – once in each direction – recounting her travels on those and other trips in a series of books, has died in Syria aged 76 after being taken ill while on another circumnavigation by bike.The former schoolteacher, who … Read more
Like using a helmet or jumping red lights, the issue of wearing headphones while riding is one that divides cyclists, prompting heated discussion from those in favour and those against listening to music while on their bikes whenever the issue is raised.Now, motorists’ organisation the AA has added its voice to the debate, with its … Read more
There’s no doubt the Gran Compe is a fine saddle designed to capture the imaginations of the traditionalist and hipster alike thanks to the selection of flamboyant and more conservative colours coupled with sharp detailing including embossed logos and brass rivets at the rear. However, giving a penny change from £80 beauty comes at a … Read more
Paul Kimmage’s book Rough Ride has a disturbingly detailed description of a rider who decides to race a stage of the Tour de France with a stomach upset. With this image burnt into my brain I decided to spend the day in bed with a soaring temperature. The 75 miles from Cordoba to Jaen had been a … Read more
Pro’s entry level Blaze strike a near perfect balance between performance and value for money but they’re best saved for the depths of winter as milder conditions can leave feet feeling boiled in the bag. Being Shimano offshoots, standards are very high. Relatively thick 2mm neoprene and slender profile pretty much rules out compatibility with … Read more
Muc-Off’s Dirty Work wipes are like kitchen roll on steroids – fibre-reinforced sheets impregnated with cleaning chemicals and a touch of lanolin too to keep your hands nice and soft. At over 20p a sheet you’ll want to use them sparingly but they’re definitely one for the Christmas or birthday list. The wipes come in a … Read more
