A return to chilly temperatures and snowfalls this weekend might be an incentive to keep your bike in the garage – unless you’re Canadian.Almost 200 cycling fans in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, turned up for the town’s first Ice Cycle event this week, braving temperatures of -30 C to show that riding doesn’t need to stop in … Read more
A CYCLE route that runs into a sand-trap is a good reason not to build a controversial bridge across Rhyl Harbour in North Wales, protesters say.Fishermen and boat users have already registered their objections to the £4 million bridge, claiming that it will signal the end of the harbour.Now, however, they say that sections of … Read more
Italian Francesco Chicchi notched up his first Tour of Qatar success, winning Stage Four of the event between Pearl Qatar and Al Khor Corniche.Chicchi, of team Liquigas-Doimo, broke away from a pack of around 50 riders to steal the title, with German Heinrich Haussler (Cervelo Test Team) again finishing second, ahead of Argentinian Jose Juan … Read more
British track sprinting stars will line up at Revolution 28 against a host of international talent in preparation for the World Track Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.Sir Chris Hoy is to lead the British contingent, racing for Sky+ HD in the Revolution sprint events and team Flyers in the Revolution Championship. It will be the first … Read more
As you’d expect at an event dedicated to showing off the latest in high end cycling stuff the Core Show featured a lot of verrrry lovely high end road bikes to look at. So here’s our pick of the bunch including a stainless steel beaut from Cinelli, an all new De Rosa Idol, the new … Read more
After a tough day in the office I would like to thank my friends at Ison for the Light Blue beer.Flo K
Made from beautifully finished CNC machined aluminium Lezyne’s HP drive M Mini pump continues the firm’s reputation for stylish, contemporary products that deliver exactly what they promise-even the old school threaded attachment fails to detract. That said in keeping with the breed, 120psi translates into a more realistic 95 in the real world while tourists … Read more
A cycling/walking bridge in Cardiff part funded by Sustrans is almost finished – but is looking for a few famous faces to sit at either end of it.The Pont y Werin Bridge links Penarth with the International Sports Village at Cardiff Bay and is due to open in spring. The bridge will also provide the … Read more
Something of an Italian flavour has crept into cycling sponsorship in the last few days, with the news that Fiat is backing British Cycling, and a Milton Keynes-based team is being sponsored by Domino’s Pizza.Car giant Fiat has signed a deal with British Cycling that will see them supply cars for use by the team … Read more
A group of cycle service providers brought together by the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) have pledged to give away £25,000 of infrastructure and consultancy.The Cycling Star Alliance, which includes bike makers Brompton and bike-to-work people CycleScheme among others, has launched a competition aimed at organisations demonstrating a commitment to cycling.The competition winners will be chosen … Read more
