We’ve been itching to get our paws on Charge’s steel road bike since we first saw the prototype at Eurobike last year. Our appetite was further whetted at the 2010 range launch back in the summer when we saw the sleeker tubed production version was first unveiled… and now we’ve got one.The Juicer comes in … Read more
This product is so simple it is genius*. I hate having to lug around a couple of kilos of theft deterrent but unfortunately it is a necessity if you leave your bike outside, unattended for more than 3 minutes, in a major conurbation such as London.D-locks offer the best security but the Plastic holder’s are … Read more
We’ve flagged up Cervélo TestTeam’s Beyond The Peloton films before, and they’re well worth watching, each giving a unique, 15-minute behind-the-scenes insight into the ProTour outfit’s debut season.Now, film-makers Joe Finkleman and Booker Sim have released the second of three films shot at this year’s Tour de France, which promise to “show you what race … Read more
The will he won’t he Wiggins to Team Sky saga took another couple of twists this weekend with a report in yesterday’s edition of L’Equipe that his current team, Garmin Slipstream, were releasing him from the final year of his contract only for that to be flatly denied by Slipstream boss Jonathan Vaughters today.The Wiggins … Read more
Over-sized bottle cages are something of a niche product and BBB’s aptly named fuel tank is probably the best I’ve come across for the money. However, all metal construction is both blessing and curse, offering a welcome vice like grip but unpersuadable when it came to accommodating two-litre bottles in the way designs using nylon … Read more
Keep your hands up, he’s hurtinKeen and excited for the season ahead? Nervous about your impending form? Worry not; I have the solution, the Balboa solution. Simply follow these three steps and I will guarantee you a better season than last. No magic or potions, just a trio of easy steps and progress for any … Read more
Yesterday evening, with the lure of free alcohol, I cycled over to the new Bobbins bike shop. They plied me with white wine whilst showing off their new range of clothing and bikes. Bobbins isn’t like a normal bike shop, it is a bicycle boutique catering for the more discerning, fashion conscious, urban cyclist.You won’t … Read more
In a busy week for Team Sky, up and coming British rider Ben Swift was expected to be confirmed this afternoon as the latest recruit to the fledgling outfit which makes its debut at the Tour Down Under in the New Year. However as has been the case with other mooted big name signings what … Read more
When an idea’s time has come nothing can stop it as the iPayRoadTax campaign has shown. Exactly a week after the initial Tweet that inspired Carlton Reid he has signed a partnership deal with Foska.com to produde the iPayRoadTax jersey. Foska will now take on the task of producing the jersey and selling it, leaving … Read more
Rather than shy away from the great outdoors during the seasonal cold snap, embracing the elements and getting active over New Year can do wonders for lifting the spirits, burning off any Christmas excess, and getting into shape ahead of the summer.To help provide inspiration for exploring the great outdoors whilst cycling away the winter … Read more
