The unusually chill February seems to have brought with it an old adversary of mine. Not only have we black ice, sleet, slush, snow and hedge clippings along the sweeping rural back roads but most recently acres of iced dung!Now, whilst temperatures in negative figures keep this slimy garden nutrient from attaching itself to chainstays, … Read more
Suits worn by Team GB’s cyclists at the Beijing Olympics were shredded to stop rivals benefiting from the technology.Cyclists like Victoria Pendleton, who struck gold, will have to make do with their medals and their memories thanks to performance director Dave Brailsford’s suit-shredding edict.The suits were destroyed on their return to the UK, but the … Read more
We’ve just taken delivery of this natty folding bike from value-meisters Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op – Revolution is their house brand, though the bike is made for them by Dahon. It features an alloy frame, Shimano running gear and full mudguards, and even comes with its own carry bag (which is a bit of a tight … Read more
With millions of Brits expected to holiday at home this year, Sustrans aims to help out with a new guide to cycling in South Wales.The sustainable transport charity has teamed up with Pocket Mountains to produce an official guide to the CelticTrail, which extends across the breadth of South Wales.Forming part of the National Cycle … Read more
Details of the “big plan” to double the number of cyclists in Britain’s first Cycling City are announced today alongside a public exhibition.But councillors, journalists and staff from Cycling England suffered a delay and change of venue thanks to the paralysing effect of last night’s snow on Bristol’s transport network.The launch was delayed by an … Read more
It has been confirmed that 21-year-old Belgian cyclist, Frederiek Nolf, died in his sleep on Wednesday night. Nolf was at the Tour of Qatar riding for his team, Topsport Vlaanderen Mercator. According to team officials he was found dead in his hotel bed.The cause of death is not yet known. Nolf joined the team two … Read more
What I learnt in the park:1. 25mm Schawlbe Stelvios surprisingly effective going uphill once you get started, top fun on the downhill, practiced some of the tips re back braking etc etc – they work once you get used to the the back end sliding out… I was on a road with no cars mind.2. … Read more
Stop, look left, look right, look left again.You never know where it’s going to come from.
GB Cycling’s performance director Dave Brailsford today urges the nation to saddle up in the build-up to the London Olympics, in 2012.Brailsford wants the team’s success at Beijing to be converted into increased participation, and for stars like BMX world champion Shanaze Reade to inspire a generation of younger people to take up the sport, … Read more
