We’ve finally got our filthy mitts on a very tidy looking Cervelo S3 kitted out with Shimano’s electronic groupset, Dura Ace Di2. We’ll be putting it through its paces in due course, bit in the meantime we thought we’d share our thoughts from the time on the bike that we managed at Shimano’s press day … Read more
Take me back to the smooth surfaces of Switzerland.Flo K
The world’s top three teams plus the sixth-ranked Carvelo Test Team will be part of an impressive line up for this year’s Tour of Ireland.Saxo Bank, currently second, and Cervélo were have been confirmed to join the previously-announced Astana and Columbia HTC teams in the race, which will run from Friday, August 21-Sunday, August 23.Both … Read more
Knog’s penchant for outlandish names continues, although dubbing a puncture repair kit “porno patches” suggests they’re intended for repairing inflatable sex toys. While I’m more leave than take when it comes to the graphics, styling and name, credit where it’s due: the adhesive patches work better than most. However, aesthetics appear to take precedence-not what’s … Read more
The cycling equipment industry has announced the formation of the Global Organisation of Cycling Equipment Manufacturers (GOCEM) with the objective of providing a unified voice for the cycling industry.GOCEM’s long-term goal is to pursue a collaborative and consultative approach with the international cycling federation – the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) – for the creation, implementation … Read more
You know what the problem with your bike is? The pedals go round. That’s right, you’re wasting precious time with those freely-rotating platforms you drive the rear wheel with.We’re being facetious of course, but the Cranklock does what it says on the tin: locks the cranks. And you’d want that why? because it means that … Read more
Not everyone wants to wear lycra, and these baggies from Outeredge have a neutral style that’s fine for the commute, the towpath or the MTB trails, The captive liner limits their appeal a bit but they’re surprisingly comfy on the bike and nice and light for Summer riding. Crafted from finest Polyester the shorts are … Read more
Mikel Astarloza, the Euskaltel-Euskadi rider who won stage 16 of this year’s Tour de France, has been suspended following a positive test for EPO, the UCI announced today. The positive result comes from a sample of urine given on 26 July, the day the Tour finished, so although it’s classed as an ‘out of competition’ … Read more
Tiffin has been taken, the random number generator fired up and the big red button pressed. So it’s time to announce the winners of this week’s Schwag Grab. And they are (drum roll)…Keith UnderdownosnagoNoddyradarjohn-oCongrats to the lucky winners and commiserations to y’all who missed out. Next week: some natty pedals![here’s the original story]The Schwag Grab … Read more
PEEBLES has been confirmed as the starting point for this year’s Scottish stage of the Tour of Britain 2009. First Minister Alex Salmond made the announcement after the cabinet meeting in Melrose this week.The stage, which covers more than 150km, will start at Peebles and end in Gretna Green, taking in some of Scotland’s iconic … Read more
