A draft cycling strategy commissioned by the London Borough of Lambeth has called for stricter enforcement of a ban on cyclists riding their bikes along a stretch of the South Bank running from the Oxo Tower to the London Eye.The report, entitled ‘Draft South Bank and Waterloo Cycle Strategy 2010 – 2012’ and compiled by … Read more
The Pedros Super Prestige is a solid pump. The main body is made from sturdy alloy while the handle is oak. The result is a reassuringly tough feeling pump.In use, it inflates tyres quickly and effectively, with a smooth and efficient action. For quick top ups you’re only looking at a few strokes. From flat … Read more
With just under two years to go till the 2012 Olympic Games, organisers Locog have confirmed that both the men’s and women’s road races will take place on the opening weekend, on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 July, respectively.While the full route is still subject to approval of cycling’s governing body, the UCI, according to … Read more
Blackpool FC may be back in the top flight of English football, but a week before the town’s famous Bloomfield Road ground hosts its first FA Premier League match on Saturday 28 August, it will be the coastal resort’s cycling fans who will get to see their sport’s stars in action with the return of … Read more
Supermarket operator Sainsbury’s has pledged £370,000 of funding to extend a cycle route in Carlisle ahead of the opening of a £40 million store in the Cumbrian city.According to sustainable transport charity Sustrans, the funding, which extends the city’s existing Connect 2 cycle route, will pave the way for further development of the network, with … Read more
Muxu’s ride socks are stylish, practical, comfortable and durable, and as such go a long way to justifying their hefty price tag. They’re a bit too warm for the really hot days but great for general riding, with a cut and style that performs on the road and doesn’t make you look like a freak … Read more
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has this morning been confirmed as having signed for Danish ProTour outfit Riis Racing for two years. Team owner Bjarne Riis also revealed that Saxo Bank, which earlier this year announced that it would terminate its sponsorship a year early at the end of this season, will continue as … Read more
Bicycle thefts in Oxford are running at their highest level for five years, according to Thames Valley Police, with 2,137 stolen in the year to April 2010, a 16.4% increase on the previous year.According to BBC Oxford News, police have said that with more and more people cycling into Oxford, lack of suitable bike parking … Read more
I’ve being using High5’s Energy Source 4:1 drink mix for some time now, with positive results. Like most drink mixes, it comes in power form, which you combine with water, but unlike some other types of energy food (be it drink, bar or gel), which are solely carbohydrate based, Energy Source 4:1 drink mix is, … Read more
There’s still plenty of road racing action to come in the 2010 season, with the Vuelta, Tour of Britain and World Championships all taking place over the next couple of months, but the track season is also looming and British Cycling has announced today that tickets are now available for next months British National Track … Read more
