The Giant Store Bristol unlocked its doors for business at the weekend – and it’s the largest Giant brand store to hit the UK to date. The store opened in Bradley Stoke and is run by an existing independent Giant dealer. The store will offer customers a high street retail experience and a complete insight … Read more
An increase of anti-social cycling cases in Cambridge is causing concern and has led police to launch a crackdown and hand out penalty notices.Cambridge City Council recorded nearly 900 incidents of anti-social cycling between April and June, up from 689 in the previous three months. Police have launched a crackdown, handing out 27 penalty notices … Read more
Bell’s Metropolis is a smartly designed, commuter lid with some nice detailing made better still by a comprehensive accessory kit adding £20 to the basic asking price.Weighing a very reasonable 320g, the dove grey livery of the outer shell comes complete with an integral peak to shield the eyes from sun; rain and sleet while … Read more
Drivers in Cardiff were yesterday warned they must embrace alternative methods of transport like cycling or face a future of congestion, as the freedom motorists once took for granted to drive quickly into Cardiff at any time and park cheaply will be a thing of the past.Transport consultant Lynn Sloman, a board member of Cycling … Read more
It’s often said that the best way of experiencing and exploring a picturesque place is by bike at your own pace. Well you will be able to on the Isle of Wight next month as the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival takes pace from September 19-September 27.The festival offers cyclists of all levels a comprehensive … Read more
The Minister for Transport in Ireland Noel Dempsey is to provide almost €500,000 for cycle parking facilities in schools and businesses, including €120,000 to 30 private companies, to encourage more people to cycle to work and school. The €500,000, which will be used to provide cycle stand and shelters, is being provided on a pilot basis and may be increased … Read more
If you were driving through Newcastle and Sunderland yesterday and noticed people holding huge boards as you drove past you weren’t seeing things. It was teams from Smarter Choices – and the reason for the demonstrations is to try and get people to leave their cars at home.With major cities in the country trying to … Read more
Lance Armstrong last night used the power of Twitter to invite scottish cyclists, and anybody else who’s in the area to join him on a bike ride and at very short notice 300 turned up to join him for a ride.A few hours after issuing the invite, Armstrong tweeted the meeting point and start time … Read more
Morning all! It has been a while since I reported back on the blog but I can (thankfully report) that I have not been suffering any ill effects after my first club 10 of the season.Those of you who know me personally will know I am a bit of a stats nerd and am always recording data and … Read more
One of Ireland’s leading racing cyclists has died in a car accident in Co Louth on Sunday night. Paul Healion, of Kilmessan, Co Meath, was alone in his car when it crashed into a tree and burst into flames on a road near Ardee at 10.30pm.Mr Healion’s death comes less than a week before the … Read more
