There’s plenty of YouTube footage of members of New York City’s bicycle courier fraternity dodging death, taxis, buses – and the odd traffic law – as they race across the city. And now, the Big Apple’s bike messenger subculture is getting the Hollywood treatment in a blockbuster directed by a man behind some of the … Read more
We’ve all heard the phrase “poacher turned gamekeeper.” But now, Bernard Kohl, the Austrian cyclist who retired from the peloton after being banned for two years as a result of failing a drugs test during the 2008 Tour de France, plans to become possibly the first doper turned shopkeeper.According to the newspaper Österreich, Kohl’s store, … Read more
Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara has reportedly set his sights on the UCI hour record following his imperious display in winning the World Time Trial Championship in Mendrisio in September.Cancellara won the rainbow jersey with ease, taking time to celebrate his win in the home straight as he finished one minute 27 seconds ahead of the Swede, … Read more
Revolution Season 7 got underway at the Manchester Velodrome on Saturday night with a memorable display of power riding from Craig Maclean. Not only that, this time the crowd had the added bonus of a new league format with riders were grouped into teams for the first time. In keeping with the new way of doing … Read more
Describing Protective’s Silas as a hybrid of jersey and winter training jacket implies compromise when it is in fact an ideal addition to your winter wardrobe worn with a high quality base layer. Complete with full-length zip and winter weight it feels every bit as inviting as it looks. Tectron Warm is a very sophisticated … Read more
Bike Pure the anti-doping movement that encourages riders and teams to make a stand in the fight against drugs in sport has announced that the BMX manufacturer and team sponsor the Pure Bicycle Company has associated itself with the Bike Pure philosophy of clean cycle sport. The Pure Bicycle Company, make titanium BMX bikes and … Read more
The Cadenza Solo is a fun, low maintenance singlespeed that’s designed to be at home in the city. It’s not the lightest or most responsive bike but it’s very sturdy, and the folding frame makes it a great option if you have a mixed commute. To somewhere fairly flat.The bike is based on the folding … Read more
Respro’s High Viz Super Waistcoat has all the practicality of the normal day-glow variety but with greater style. The black background and warm orange base are supported by large sections of uncluttered Scotchlite and the Sam Browne belt really commands driver attention.There’s no denying the lion’s share of £30 sounds pricey for a reflective waistcoat … Read more
The H.O.V Pant is part of Sugoi’s new commuter and urban cyclist orientated line of clothing. Made from a lightweight super stretchy soft shell fabric, they are a low key alternative to more obviously cycle specific legwear, whilst still offering genuine ride comfort.The first thing I noticed about the H.O.V was how great they looked, … Read more
When it comes to getting that aero to the max position on a bike the pros know the value of time spent in the wind tunnel, if you think time in the tunnel could lower your PB coach Joe Beer is holding some wind tunnel sessions later this month. You will have to be quick … Read more
