Knigel Knapp, parliamentary candidate for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and representing the Monster Raving Loony Party has proposed floating bicycles which could utilize London’s extensive canal system.According to the BBC, Mr Knapp, who calls himself the Shadow Minister for Big Fibs and Blatant Lies, launched his campaign quite literally in London near Parliament at … Read more
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have been analysing celebrity Twitter messages in a bid to find out how happy the senders are.They found that immense 7-foot basketball player Shaquille O’Neal – who we seem to remember rides a huge custom-made Cannondale in his spare time – was the happiest tweeter.But everyone’s favourite cyclist Lance … Read more
This morning I went for a short ride but had gone no further than three miles before my back went as I rose from the saddle to get up a hill.I’ve mentioned before that I have a long history of lower back issues. The pattern seems to be that it takes a day or two … Read more
Sneak preview: we’re on our way to the London press launch so watch here for news on the stages that make up the 2010 version of the Tour of Britain in September. We know already that Norfolk’s beautiful coastline and countryside will be centre stage on day six – that’s Thursday, September 16 – for … Read more
Compact chainsets are all the rage amongst the sportive set these days and if you’re looking for something a bit special then this super-light unit from KCNC is certainly worth a look. We’ve had some issues with clicking from the cranks on our set, the source of which we can neither find nor completely cure, … Read more
You can see for yourself in the video below but last Sunday’s first event in the Wiggle Super Series, the New Forest Spring Sportive, was a “perfect” day for over 1,000 cyclists through beautiful undulating Hampshire countryside, according to organizer Martin Barden.”The event was a massive success with over 90% of the entered riders turning … Read more
Entries are now open for the Forest of Dean Spring Classic sportive on 2nd May which will be the fifth running of this popular and scenic event. Coming on board this year as title sponsor is Rose Bikes which may be little know here but is one of the biggest bike and accessory brands in … Read more
The funeral of Chris Hutt, the man described as Bristol’s cycling champion and whose death we announced last month, is due to be held at Canford Crematorium on Friday April 30th at 1pm followed by a wake at 35 King St at 2pm.According to the website Bristol 24-7 Bristol Cycling Campaign are planning a memorial bike … Read more
Cyclodelic aim to bring a little girlie style back into cycling kit, and the Saddle Bag shows just how committed to this end they are.A fairly traditional bag in concept, the Cyclodelic Saddle Bag adds a few twists just to keep things interesting. Available in either black and metallic hot pink or purple and gold … Read more
While Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and his advisors may trumpet the coming of London’s first two Cycle Superhighways – many among London’s cycling community remain underwhelmed by the new routes – among them the influential blog Crap Cycling & Walking in Waltham Forest which has posted a video (watch it below) detailing some of … Read more
