UCI President, Pat McQuaid said this weekend that there had been no positive drugs tests at this year’s Tour de France and he looked forward to a drugs free future for the race.McQuaid who was at the Tour of Ireland in Cork spoke of his optimism for the future inthe battle against doping in cycling:”It’s … Read more
This low-profile lid from Limar is extremely lightweight – 187g, to be precise. That’s even lighter than the manufacturer’s claimed 200g for the large size, and safely inside the ‘so light you can barely feel it’ range. Your highest priority might not be to trim off grams when it comes to protecting your head, but … Read more
Russell Downing celebrated his 31st birthday today by winning the Tour of Ireland today amid high winds and torrential rain which forced the organisers to cancel the final lap of the finishing circuitin Cork.Downing who lead the general classification from start to finish after winning Friday’s first stage and being well placed yesterday too, came … Read more
Being the contradictory (some would say contrary) character I am, rummaging unearthed a good, little used LX rear mech. Undoubtedly, this venerable derailleur is the way forward for the Univega-breaking a high end road mech would’ve brought distress to my wallet and tears to my eyes. That sorted, the front mech went on a curious … Read more
Sunday 23rd AugustYUSS!!! It’s Raining! and horizontal to boot. What? I hear you ask, are you mad?Hans, my alter ego has now become Crazy Hans, according to Lady Gilbo, confirmed when she saw my garb. I must admit I may have resembled Max Wall (old skool entertainer), with my black intermediate weather cycling tights, black … Read more
Yesterday I bought a Kona Dew Deluxe bike from Tredz in Swansea. It is my first ever ‘proper’, or even ‘posh’ bike that I’ve ever had. Before this it’s always been mountain bikes of, dare I say, Halfords quality.Before I go any further I should explain that a BAP stands for Born Again Pedaler.That’s definitely … Read more
Stage 2 of the Tour of Ireland 2009 made me happy. The 196k from Clonmel to Killarney had a few difficult climbs in it. On paper it looked sporting enough. But when two riders were ‘allowed’ to clear off early on, and get 9 minutes- the world somehow knew it would come down to a … Read more
I was out riding with a buddy yesterday when his frame snapped in half!Well needless to say, we were not prepared for that mechanical!Flo K
The first stage of the tour of Ireland left the grandeur of an imposing hotel where a night of marble, oak panels and immigrant worker courtesy, could be purchased for the price of a small family car. Needless to say, I stayed in an establishment where a sign, hand written on the bathroom wall read, … Read more
Outeredge’s small panniers are just right for light loads, club runs and seatpost mounted racks like the ETC with pannier frames. However, while having some nice touches such as rain covers and surprisingly effective mounting kit, they’re not tough enough for regular commuting, let alone touring.Thin nylon construction is supplemented by a sturdy mounting plate … Read more
