Sir Chris Hoy made a triumphant return to competitive cycling by winning his first British sprint title – and setting a new track record time of 9.99 seconds at the National Track Championships in Manchester.The 33-year-old added the national honour to the Olympic gold he won in the event last August by beating defending champion … Read more
With safety on the roads a growing concern, particularly with regards to HGVs, Royal Mail has been awarded for a truck safety initiative that looks after both the needs of the driver and all other road users too. The Royal Mail Network’s concept truck with no less than 55 safety features, including a lighting system, … Read more
Mallorca in the Balearic Islands has long been a favoured pre-season training venue for pros and keen amateurs alike due to its mild climate, quiet roads and stunning scenery.Next March sees an opportunity to explore the island’s roads for those looking to put the British winter behind them while enjoying expert tuition from former GB … Read more
Round two of the Scottish Cyclocross series was hosted by Glasgow United Cycling Club at Auchentoshan, near Glasgow. Hidden behind a wall, just off the Great Western Road lies what is perhaps Scotland’s best loved ‘cross course. Auchentoshan serves up the perfect mix of grassy sections, barriers, woodland singletrack, pavement and an infamous steep, muddy clamber … Read more
Lance Armstrong will compete in the Tour of California in May with his new Team RadioShack squad, after the riders and race organisers announced their plans on free social networking site Twitter. Armstrong’s decision means it is very unlikely that he will be riding the Giro d’Italia though. Armstrong, a seven-time winner of the Tour de … Read more
Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in West London will next month host to female-focused event that will offer coaching and advice to women to help them gain comfort in using a road bike for getting to work, training, and perhaps even racing.Taking place on Sunday 15th November, the Women’s Road Cycling Coaching day is backed by cycle … Read more
Students at Imperial College in London have been targeted by Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) for cycling over a small stretch of pavement to reach bike racks outside a laboratory building, receiving £30 on-the-spot fines.A similar operation in May this year gave rise to protests from students, resulting in the Metropolitan Police telling Felix, the … Read more
Former Olympic heptathlon champion Denise Lewis has backed a scheme from Cycling England that will see cycling proficiency body Bikeability employ over 1,000 cycling instructors to teach half a million children to ride a bike safely by 2012.Ms Lewis, who won gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004 and has three children herself, regularly lends … Read more
BBB’s Comp Dynamic M are Look Keo pattern pedals combining low weight, nice detailing and easy spares availability in a competent package but the painted finish wears quickly and urban fixers or anyone else prone to grounding pedals when cornering hard might be better served with minimalist Eggbeaters or even clipless mountain bike pedals.Nicely cast … Read more
There is no doubt that the Colnago Super Singlespeed is an eye-catching bike, a thing of beauty. It’s stopped people in their tracks at every cycle show we’ve been at this autumn, even more or less hidden away on Colnago’s stand at Eurobike it drew an appreciative crowd, likewise in Milan and at the London … Read more
