Well we’re back from the show now – thanks to everyone that came and said hello, it was great to put a few faces to names. And sell some T shirts. When we weren’t sitting on our inflatable sofas drinking the wine that the Belveder girls had brought to the party there was plenty of … Read more
Twenty-five Dutch council employees from s’Hertogenbosch will pedal 400 miles from Pontypridd in South Wales back to the Netherlands to pay tribute to the soldiers who liberated their city in World War II. The cyclists will take a symbolic “liberty fire” flame back with them to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the liberation.The cyclists will … Read more
A £1.25 million project is to turn the Peak District National Park into a haven for leisure and commuting cyclists. Cycling England has agreed to provide the cash injection as it looks to trial its innovative Cycling Towns and Cities idea in a rural location. The investment will aim to build new cycling trails around … Read more
If there was one bike that turned heads and divide opinions more than any other at the bike show it was probably Sabbath’s new top-of-the-range Titanium road machine, the Silk Emperor. It’s certainly a unique looking beast; opinion as to whether that unique look was a good or bad thing was pretty fiecely divided amongst … Read more
After some years in the wilderness, Miche are back with a bang and the Primato dual-pivot brake callipers combine inspiring design, superb performance with a price tag and build quality set to delight enthusiasts and worry the competition.Made from cold forged, brushed aluminium, their 49mm drop is just the ticket for undressed road, audax and … Read more
Edinburgh could be getting around 20 miles of tree-lined cycling and walking routes along established thoroughfares as part of a series of green corridors linking the Scottish capital’s parks and gardens in a new vision to overhaul the city centre, according to The Scotsman newspaper. The green corridors will boast plants and floral displays and … Read more
Bell’s bargain priced city isn’t simply a Cinderella version of the Metropolis, rather it enjoys some unique detailing such as an integrated insect net, washable pads, Scotchlite detailing while taking advantage of the Metropolis accessory kit. Those looking for an inexpensive, second lid for winter and general hacking about town won’t be disappointed.Our “universal fit” … Read more
Looking for a challenge for, erm, tomorrow? We’ve just had UK Cycling Events on the blower telling us that there’s 100 extra places available on the Wilier New Forest Sportive tomorrow (Sunday 11 October). The event kicks off from Brockenhurst College. Registration begins at 8am and there’s starts every five minutes from 8.30am to 10am … Read more
There’s lots to see at the Cycle Show and we had a good nose around on Friday getting an eyeful of the new bikes and kit. Themes of the show? Well, fixed is still here and it ain’t going away by the looks of things. Pace, Globe, Demon Frameworks, Principia, Pearson, Viva, whoever… you name … Read more
The H Plus Son Formation Face rim is a popular choice amongst the fixie crowd. The 42mm deep V section rim comes in a variety of colours and finishes to help you match the palette of your bike build, including a mirrored chrome. Ours was the standard black matte which has remained untarnished after a … Read more
