The nice chaps at Frances Lincoln publishing have just sent us a copy of their latest cycling tome, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs. Touted as “a pocket-sized guide to the 100 greatest climbs in Britain, written by a cyclist for cyclists” It’s certainly piqued our interest here at road.cc towers.Split into sections by area (curiously, there’s … Read more
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London and undoubtedly the best known cycling Conservative now that our new prime minister appears to have given up cycling to work is encouraging Londoners to get their friends, family and colleagues riding by signing up to the London Cycle Challenge this June.This year’s challenge, part of a London Cycling … Read more
There was cause for celebration in the ranks of the Kuota-road.cc team ahead of Tuesday’s opening Tour Series round as Dan Davies sprinted away from the bunch to take a fine win at Mallory Park circuit on Thursday. After some nice teamwork at Mallory Park, Dan attacked in the closing stages and rode the last … Read more
With a portfolio of ten big rides across the south of England, organisers UK Cycling Events have come from nowhere to quickly become a major name on the sportive scene. For 2010, these sportives are sponsored by another well-known name and brought to you as the Wiggle Super Series. Your correspondents from road.cc tootled down … Read more
Look ditch the usual coil spring in favour of a flexible carbon leaf spring on their new high-end Keo Blade carbon pedals, and the result is a superbly positive action and a very light weight.It’s a pretty simple change, really. The cleat retaining mechanism – the back end of the pedal – still pivots and … Read more
Four 21-mile laps with a 1,000 foot climb on each lap were enough to sap the strength of everyone but a very elite group but Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Transitions) won the 8th stage at the conclusion of the Tour of California, pipping George Hincapie (BMC) and Carlos Barredo (Quick Step) in an exciting climax. The yellow … Read more
Zefal’s Lapize classic pump ticks all the boxes for an authentic finishing touch to a concours period classic/restoration. Designed to fit neatly on a pump peg it sports mirror polished chrome barrel, black alloy handle and old- fashioned connecter with Presta/Schrader ends. Efficiency is pretty good up to 75psi, a consistent rhythm, 257 strokes and … Read more
Heinrich Haussler of Cervélo TestTeam was involved in a car accident near his home in Germany on Saturday night. There were no injuries reported but both his and another car sustained considerable damage.Haussler had been racing at the Amgen Tour of California this past week but returned home Thursday to have his knee checked at … Read more
Italian Ivan Basso today continued his Liquigas team’s good show in Giro d’Italia 2010 by conquering the fearsome 10 km Monte Zoncolan climb but Cadel Evans (BMC) battled bravely into second place at 1:19 and Michele Scarponi (Androni Giocattoli) was third at 1:31.David Arroyo (Caisse d’Epargne) who finished 3:50 behind Basso, retained his pink jersey … Read more
Mix this up at the suggested strength and this energy drink powder is isotonic – meaning that it contains a similar concentration of dissolved particles to your body. At that level, we really like the taste – it’s not too sweet like some energy drinks, so you’re inclined to carry on drinking and keep your … Read more
