Almost 100 per cent of of cyclists who used a controversial trial ‘segregation’ scheme on Hills Road Bridge in Cambridge said it improved their journey.The £500,000 scheme, which was criticised last week for increasing risks to cyclists, has now been approved by Cambridgeshire County Council and will be made permanent.The county council has revealed the … Read more
The first major event to be held at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow – currently under construction for the 2014 Commonwealth Games – has been announced.EventScotland said the velodrome will host the Junior Track World Championships in 2013 following a successful bid to the UCI. Approximately 220 riders from 60 countries are expected … Read more
Bristol’s Cycling City status has an image problem – and it’s all the fault of the local paper.That’s the view of a Bristol City Council officer’s report to the city’s audit committee, in which they admit targets to double the number of people on bikes might not be met by the £23million project’s 2011 deadline.Although … Read more
Lance Armstrong is to take his Livestrong product line global, according to Nike, which makes the famous yellow bracelets and other goods.The line, which now includes clothing and other accessories, will arrive in international stores this July.Since releasing the first product in 2004, Nike has donated 100 percent of Livestrong goods to Armstrong’s charitable trust. … Read more
The father of the cyclist killed by teenager driver Katie Hart – convicted this week – has called for better awareness of riders on the road.Major Gareth Rhys-Evans, 37, was killed near Eaton Ford, Cambridgeshire, as he took part in a 25-mile time trial. Hart, 19, claimed not to have seen her victim but was … Read more
Work begins next month to transform Southend’s seafront into a cycling-friendly ‘Riviera’.The £7million City Beach scheme will see a cycle path along the edge of the southern promenade, edged by new trees.Additionally, more than 100 palm trees will planted around the Western and Eastern Esplanades this spring.There will also be changes to the layout of … Read more
More and more riders are buying a workstand for the shed, and for taking with them to events: it makes tinkering with the bike that much easier. The Sports Mechanic stand from Feedback Sports sits second from bottom in their range and is a good compromise: sturdy enough to cope with years of shed-based fettling, … Read more
It has been a busy week with wedding planning and a short break in Newcastle… This morning was about grabbing an hour on the bike but I was sore after my regular trip to the Chiropractor and the dark, cloudy morning didn’t make me feel great.The Holme Road is generally avoided by the local Peterborough cycling … Read more
Car-driving students and their lecturers are the targets of a new campaign in Nottingham to get more people cycling.The ‘Do Something Different’ campaign, launched by Sustrans, is aimed at both the city’s universities and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Cornerstone of the initiative is an online pledge to change travel behaviour by cycling.By making a … Read more
A clearly defined ‘transfer system’ for pro cyclists needs to be introduced, according to the team boss who let Bradley Wiggins go to Sky.Jonathan Vaughters, head of Team Garmin-Transitions, let Wiggins duck out of the final year of his contract and received a settlement from Team Sky to avoid a legal battle.He told Sporting Life … Read more
