The Blackburn mars 3.0 led rear light is a very smart, tidy package with a series of extremely bright LEDs housed within. Patented design features throughout ensure that this isn’t something that can easily be copied.Innovative features such as amber side sections allow other road users and pedestrians to see which way you are facing … Read more
Carradice, the UK-based bike luggage manufacturer, is using next week’s Cycle Show at Earl’s Court to launch a new range of high-performance cycling jerseys that reflect what it sees as a growing demand away from lycra towards traditional styling.The company, based in Nelson, Lancashire, claims that its Carradice Cycle Jersey represents “a real breakthrough in … Read more
A new £500,000 traffic-free route in Camden, from the north of the borough to Kings Cross, has been created with the help of lobbying by Camden Cycling Campaign (CCC), the local LCC group.A 150-metre two-way path for cyclists and pedestrians joining Agar Grove and Camley Street opened last month and is a great addition to … Read more
Cycling’s world governing body is planning a radical shakeup of the Olympic Games track schedule which could mean female cyclists gain parity with their male counterparts. Currently, cycling has seven men’s events and only three for women at the velodrome during the Olympics.The plan to even up the number of men’s and women’s events at … Read more
A winter all rounder, Endura’s Strike are equally suited to winter road and cross duties thanks to their blend of high quality waterproof construction, breathable membrane and classic understated detailing. Fit is very snug, although doesn’t merit going a size larger than usual. Compared with many the waterproof materials doesn’t leave it feeling overbuilt. The … Read more
Oxford cycling campaign group Cyclox want cyclists to be given priority at traffic lights across the city. Cyclox chairman James Styring addressed a Bike to the Future event at Oxford Town Hall last night, and he is calling for a revised cycle network, a cycling hub and the introduction of a bike hire scheme.The idea … Read more
There will be all sorts of bikes on display at the Cycle Show but very few with the pedigree of the nearly new Cervelo S3 on the Sigma Sport stand (E22a), it’s the bike Thor Hushovd won the Tour de France green jersey on, and it sports a unique one-off black and green colourway as … Read more
Workers at three of York’s biggest employers are being urged to leave their cars at home and cycle to work. Cycling City York has thrown down the gauntlet to employees at Nestlé, York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of York, with all three bodies agreeing to take part in the “Cycling 50% Challenge”. … Read more
London cyclists have a great chance to win a new bike worth £500, plus other prizes, at LCC’s next female-focused ride. The winner will be picked at random from those who take advantage of the charity’s Cycle Show ticket discount.All ride participants will get free breakfast and bike maintenance before the ride, and will be … Read more
Olympic and World Silver Medallist in the Women’s 3000m Individual Pursuit and double World Champion in the Women’s 3000m Team Pursuit in Track Cycling, Wendy Houvenaghel officially opened the Mineral Tramways Heritage Project in Cornwall at the weekend.The project adds 25km to the existing 31km of multi activity trails and links in with existing routes … Read more
