They went for the long haul in the seond round of Rollapaluza’s winter league last night, going double the usual 500m distance with racers battling it out over a kilo on the rollers. Almost predictably the event was won by a bloke called Miles, somewhat less predictably Team Trek Livestrong rider Alex Dowsett turned up … Read more
Following a successful entry into the world of sportives last year, The Prostate Cancer Charity, in partnership with The Tour of Britain, has announced they will stage a further three events in 2010.Cyclists will have the opportunity to measure themselves against the pro riders, taking on one or more stages of The 2010 Tour of … Read more
A project aimed at bringing cycling opportunities to young people is being launched in London and Manchester this month.‘Bike Club”is being launched as a way of tackling a range of health, physical activity, transport and learning barriers for young people aged 10-20 and their families.It will offer support to groups of young people with training, equipment and … Read more
An unemployed graduate is hoping to cycle to the World Cup in South Africa this summer – and is looking for a companion to travel with her.Lindsey Cole, from Buckinghamshire, has been unable to find a job since completing a masters degree in journalism, so instead she thought she’d do the 8,000 miles to South … Read more
Good lube, this, and not to be confused with delicate wax lubes that demand you soak your chain in lavender oil for three weeks and then pick out the dirt with a toothpick before you apply it. You can just slap this stuff on, and after a few applications when excess wax starts to build … Read more
Lance Armstrong has pledged $250,000 for victims of the Haiti earthquake, urging the public to come forward with more financial help.The Tour de France legend, currently in Australia for next week’s Tour Down Under said the 7.0 magnitude earthquake, which left more than 100,000 feared dead, was “devastating” for the Caribbean country.”Over the years with political … Read more
Entries are now open for the Forest of Dean Spring Classic sportive on May 2.Organisers Wheels in Wheels Events Ltd, which hosts five sportives in the UK and the Duva International in Majorca, says places for all their 2010 events are going fast, especially for the Forest of Dean event.Entries for this year’s Spring Classic are strictly limited … Read more
As 2010 gets under way, with Christmas flab still settling, your New Year’s resolution might be to ride sportives for the first time. David Else recalls a rookie season, and offers a few words of inspiration.It all started when I couldn’t fit into a pair of trousers. Christmas and New Year had taken their toll on … Read more
This morning, uber grippy, fresh, crisp snow. MTB all the way to work, fantastic!This evening, slushy, slippy, dirty snow splashed in my face by cars and no grip even with nobbly tyres, awesome.Must add a CX bike to my stable for multi surface rides.Flo K
Found this video of an Oxford cyclist’s intrepid commute last week.Film is a bit speeded up, but nevertheless he/she appears to be flying – couple of nasty wobbles, but doesn’t deter them from giving the camera a wipe every now and again. Commute is along the Banbury Road, finishing on St Giles with St John’s College … Read more
