We reported earlier today that Shimano were going to show us their new Alfine 11 speed hub, and they did. It turns out that most of what was reported pre-launch was pretty much spot on, but for the sake of completeness we’ll go from the top with the launch, and our impressions on a first … Read more
Belgian cyclist Geert Steurs of Topsport Vlaanderen won Stage 2 of the Tour of Qatar in Doha today, arriving at the finish with Dutchman Wouter Mol, who takes the race leader’s yellow jersey, almost two minutes ahead of the chasing group.The day-long breakaway gives the two unheralded riders every chance of claiming overall victory when … Read more
First off, these Merino Handwarmers are currently available at half price for £37.50 from the Lowie’s website.These knitted handlebar warmers may have more then a passing resemblance to tea cosies, but for casual and leisure cycling they are cool, quirky and surprisingly comfortable.Made from 100% merino wool, the warmers are handknitted, with an attractive rose … Read more
Cyclists and walkers in the North East are to benefit from a new bridge over the River Blyth being built as part of a £5 million investment in an active travel project.The bridge, to be built close to Humford Mill and linking Blyth and Cambois, will be part financed by money from Sustrans under the … Read more
A charity in the London Borough of Croydon that is dedicated to helping disabled people enjoy cycling is appealing to local businesses for funding after it learnt its funding application to the council for the coming year had been unsuccessful.Cycling for All, which is seeking £35,000 to ensure its survival, has previously been helped out … Read more
Sustrans, the sustainable transport charity, has welcomed a controversial proposal for parking charges to be introduced at two of London’s Royal Parks.The charity believes that making motorists pay to park at Richmond and Bushy Parks in South West London would lead to more people walking or riding bikes to get to there, instead of taking … Read more
Cycling fans attending last week’s Rollapaluza Winter League event at the Half Moon pub in Herne Hill, London, were astonished to be rubbing shoulders with none other than HTC-Columbia’s star sprinter, Mark Cavendish, who was in the capital for a photoshoot.The Manx Missile, whose recent dental problems have forced him to restrict his training and … Read more
A top-quality reversible shell, the Gore Cosmo Two Way – but it’ll cost you. As usual with Gore-Tex, the waterproofing is excellent. You could spend hours riding in a monsoon and no rain would get through the single-thickness fabric. All the seams are expertly taped internally – or externally, depending on which way round you … Read more
The world of cycling is today mourning the death at 45 years of age of Italy’s national coach, Franco Ballerini, who has died from injuries sustained in a crash this morning during a rally in Larciano, Tuscany, where he was acting as navigator in a car driven by Alessandro Ciardi.Ballerini died in hospital in Pistoia, … Read more
Bradley Wiggins celebrated his racing debut for Team Sky today as he led the squad to victory in the opening team time trial of the Tour of Qatar.Resplendent in the UK National Time Trial Champion’s colours, the double Olympic Individual Pursuit champion helped drive his team-mates to a time of 9 minutes 41 seconds on … Read more
