What began as a good week for Alejandro Valverde with a podium place in Paris-Nice finishes with the Caisse d’Epargne rider once again being involved in a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.On Sunday, Valverde secured second place behind Alberto Contador in the overall classification of Paris-Nice, but that achievement … Read more
The much-vaunted London Cycle Hire Scheme doesn’t go live until the summer, but software developers have already come up with an app for the Apple iPhone that will help Londoners and out-of-towners alike find the nearest docking station to pick up or drop off a bike.Developed independently of Transport for London, the body ultimately responsible … Read more
If you can ride a bike, carry off with aplomb an impersonation of an Eton and Oxford-educated newspaper editor turned politician, and harbour ambitions to enter the world of showbiz, we may have just spotted the perfect opportunity for you to hit the big time, but you’d better be quick.Tomorrow, Goldsmiths College, part of the … Read more
An initiative in York is bringing bicycles and beauty products together to highlight break down some of the barriers that prevent young women from cycling.Schoolgirls from primary and secondary schools across the city are being encouraged to get riding through the initiative, called Beauty and The Bike, which is being run by Bike It officer … Read more
Cyclists in London are being urged to complete an online survey compiled by a senior police collision investigator that seeks to explore risk-taking behaviour by bike riders on the capital’s streets.It is hoped that responses to the survey will help lead to a greater understanding of the complex and often fatal relationship between cyclists and … Read more
Staff and students at higher education institutes in Nottingham are this month being encouraged to cycle to work or university this month to help them get fit.The initiative, called Ucycle Nottingham, has been put in place by the susutainable transport charity Sustrans in partnership with The University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham University Hospitals … Read more
Record-breaking long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont is off on his travels again – but this time he’s driving rather than using his bike, as he undertakes a 38-date tour of the UK to recount his experiences.Meanwhile, next week, BBC One begins airing the documentary of the 27-year-old Scot’s latest epic ride along the Rockies and Andes … Read more
Members of the team of celebrities that earlier this month cycled from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise more than £1 million for charity were yesterday honoured at a reception at Number Ten Downing Street by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.The efforts of the team, which was led by comedian David Walliams and encountered blizzards … Read more
Zefal’s HPX light is a scaled down version of their legendary HPX and bridges the gap perfectly between frame-fit power and mini pump convenience. The polished alloy barrel not only looks great alongside a classic road/touring bike but also enjoys an edge in terms of rigidity over composite models and so long as you slipped … Read more
Sportscotland has today welcomed former world Hour record holder and Individual Pursuit World Champion Graeme Obree into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame.Obree, nicknamed the Flying Scotsman, will join the likes of footballer Kenny Dalglish, rugby union player Gavin Hastings, Olympic 100m champion Allan Wells and racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart among the 88 names … Read more
