The death of a cyclist in a hit-and-run incident in Auckland in New Zealand has led police to speculate that the driver may be targeting cyclists. Dr Ian Graham Robinson, 62, was flung over the handlebars of his bike earlier this month after being knocked off it by a white Toyota Hilux. He suffered severe head … Read more
Mark Beaumont, until last month the holder of the world record for the fastest round-the-world bike ride, has thrown down the gauntlet to Scotland’s cyclists to rack up 10,000 miles in support of this year’s Children In Need campaign.The annual telethon takes place on 20 November this year, and by then Mark will have ridden … Read more
A South-London based charity that helps disabled people experience cycling has made an appeal for donations after an arson attack earlier this month destroyed its collection of bikes and other equipment at one of the two locations it operates from.The fire at Brockwell Park near Brixton, where the charity called Wheels for Wellbeing is based, … Read more
I’m not a fan of black components but couldn’t fail to be mesmerised by the elegance of the Miche Race Evo Max crankset. Fitting is pretty much identical to other integrated two-piece systems and although when turned by hand, the bottom bracket’s cartridge bearings felt marginally less refined than some aftermarket designs this was soon … Read more
The route of the 2010 Giro d’Italia was announced yesterday in Milan – but that’s as close as the race will get to the Lombard capital this year in what is seen as a snub to the city after chaotic scenes greeted celebrations of the Giro’s centenary there back in May.Stage 7 of this year’s … Read more
£249 is a lot of money to pay for a set of lights but if that’s the kind of money you’re thinking of spending then the Nuke Proof Reactor is a serious contender for your cash. It’s a well constructed, capable and versatile light with great stamina that’ll be a fine companion on after-dark excursions.In … Read more
In keeping with similar security technologies, Alpha Dot won’t stop a thief half inching your steed, but coupled with stout locks and other sensible security the set makes bikes and components much harder to sell-on and more likely to be returned to their rightful owners. it can also reduce insurance premiums. Our test kit consisted … Read more
As the capital’s cycle revolution continues to gain pace Mayor Boris Johnson has today released draft details of a safety plan to keep the thousands of Londoners now taking to two wheels safer which can be downloaded from the TFL website. London’s cyclists and the London Boroughs are now being asked for their comments.The major … Read more
British Cycling has announced the squad of 15 riders that will be competing in the UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships, taking place at the Manchester Velodrome from November 6-8. The team comprises of current World and Paralympic Champions Darren Kenny, Jody Cundy and Sarah Storey, plus some talent new to the Championships, such as Lora … Read more
With November barely a week away, you’d expect the defending Tour de France champion, and the rider who topped this season’s UCI rankings to boot, to know which team he’s riding for next season.But with the Astana team still not having secured their ProTour status for next season, although they have until 20 November to … Read more
