Altura Speed seatpack

This is a pretty straightforward seatpack that securely straps in place around your saddle rails and seatpost with easy-to-use Velcro fastenings. Our medium sized version (£14.99) swallows up a spare inner tube, multi-tool, puncture repair kit, tyre levers and even an 18cm mini-pump without much trouble – in other words, all the gubbins you’re likely … Read more

Southend cyclists offered Bikeability training

Like many of their colleagues across the country, police in Southend-on-Sea in Essex have launched a campaign targeting anti-social cyclists – but rather than issuing £30 fixed penalty notices to those falling foul of the law, they are instead offering training to help transgressors mend their ways.Despite signs in the town centre warning that certain … Read more

Exclusive First look: Condor 2010 range

Condor is a British bike brand known for doing things with a touch of style a long time part of the London cycle scene they do more than just make and sell bikes for riding around London – although they also do some pretty cool bikes for doing just that. Stars of Condor’s 2010 range … Read more

Bad taste

As I was pedalling through a notorious black spot for road accidents, Elephant and Castle roundabout, I noticed the bill board advertising a new drama on ITV called ‘Collision’. Bearing in mind that a cyclist was killed practically beneath the sign earlier this year makes it rather insensitive don’t you think? Apparently they are advertising … Read more

Scottish Cyclocross Series Round 5, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore

For Rounds 4 and 5, the Scottish Cyclocross Series headed to a very special venue indeed – Glenmore Lodge, Scotland’s National Outdoor Centre, located in the heart of the awe inspiring Cairngorms National Park.After the sunshine and blue skies of the previous day, grey skies and drizzle greeted riders as they set about readying themselves … Read more

Devon County Council commits £25 million to cycling

Devon County Council is to invest £25 million as part of a new cycling strategy that will see new facilities unveiled alongside major improvements to existing infrastructure. It also aims to make the county a must-visit destination for those who enjoy taking their holidays on two wheels.Devon was recently voted the leading county council in … Read more

Cyclists suffer number of unprovoked attacks

Are unprovoked attacks on cyclists on the rise? It’s a qustion worth asking following a number of incidents reported in local press across the country in the last week alone.With the exception of one incident in which a bottle was clearly aimed at a rider, it’s not known whether the victims were specifically targeted because … Read more

Commuter diaries – My Art

Just thought I would take this opportunity to share some of my cycling experience influenced Art.This is the Follies from Hawkstone Park after a 50 miler in Shropshire, I often carry a sketch book and always a camera with me.Flo K