After a record breaking start to the 2009 Scottish Cyclocross Series at Plean near Stirling, racing resumes this Sunday 18th October, with Round 2 at Auchentoshan, Glasgow.The course at Auchentoshan is an absolute classic and favourite of many a ‘crosser. It offers up a healthy mix of fast, flowing woodland singletrack, pavement, grass cheeky off … Read more
Sir Chris Hoy will head a strong Scottish contingent at the National Track Championships in Manchester later this month. The 33-year-old has confirmed his intention to compete in the individual sprint and the Keirin and could also contest the team sprint as part of the Sky HD squad. Hoy, who recently accused the BBC of … Read more
The Guardian carried an interview with Sir Chris Hoy last week, ahead of today’s launch of his autobiography. It’s always nice to see reports about cycling in the national press, so after fixing breakfast, I settled down to read it.The article gave a revealing insight into the four-time Olympic gold medallist’s daily routine prior to … Read more
Edinburgh County Council is piloting the Cyclehoop in West Nicholson Street as part of a trial. The council has bought two of the award winning circular cycling security devices at a cost of £190 each. The device bolts on to lampposts and street signs for cyclists to secure their bikes to.The Cyclehoop, which as we … Read more
One year in and road.cc has already picked up its first award with the news that our web coverage with the news that we’ve bagged an ultra-exclusive Johnnie from Bath-based cycle shop, John’s Bikes. road.cc beat off competition from another Bath-based cycling website to land the prestigious prize.Our coverage of Viva bikes was singled out … Read more
Okay it’s not the most exciting bit of news we’ve ever posted: Dan at FSA distibutors Windwave started his email with “it’s hard to imagine a more important yet inconspicuous bicycle component than the headset”, and we’d tend to agree, especially about the inconspicuous bit. But your FSA Orbit MX headset can be a little … Read more
Cycling’s national 25-mile Time Trial Championship will be held between Hatherleigh and Holsworthy in 2011. A report on the This is North Devon website said that the South West District Committee has accepted an invitation by the National Committee of Cycling Time Trials and hopes to run the event between the two towns, giving both … Read more
Those that would like to nominate your favourite cycling project in Greater London for an award have until 10am this Monday. That’s the deadline for the London Cycling Awards, and school and workplace initiatives, community projects and cycling facilities such as routes and parking are all welcome.The London Cycling Awards celebrate the best cycling initiatives … Read more
The riders expected to be the main contenders for the 2010 Tour de France have given their reaction to the route announced yesterday in Paris. Both Lance Armstrong and his former team mate, and the winner of this year’s Tour Alberto Contador said they liked the course, but both identified the cobbles of the Paris … Read more
Everything in the bike world is carbon these days. Frames, forks, handlebars, seatposts, wheels, even your mini pump and the top cap on your headset. Carbon is definitely a Good Thing. And if it’s not carbon, it’s so last century. Trouble is, we can overlook the fact that lots of things that aren’t carbon are … Read more
