A mile down the road and something feels not quite right. Pat head, there’s a cap there but I’ve forgotten my helmet. Ah. Dolt. Turn round back home and put helmet on.Start again.25 miles later reach round to back pocket for a munchie bar. Ah. Dolt. I’ve forgotten to pack some munchie bars, and no … Read more
Here’s a cool idea from US designers Alex Tee and Evan Gant. it’s a bit of out of the box thinking that seeks to make cyclists safer by putting them in a box . A box of light… your own laser generated bike lane.The duo who work for US product design company Altitude call the … Read more
High visibility vests might not be the last word in cycling chic, especially when compared to modern cycling jackets like the Altura Night Vision and the Endura Luminite which manage to be highly reflective and stylish too. However, they can be a real boon when commuting in civvies or in really gloomy conditions.Being a cycling … Read more
Roger Hammond uses a 53-11 as his gear of choice for Paris Roubaix – particularly on the last few cobbled sections.Chocolate is Carlos Sastre’s supplement of choice when riding Le TourTeam presentations are a bit odd, good for team bonding I’m sure, and in the Cervelo Test Team’s case a good chance to explain what … Read more
Ho hum. another day, another stick in the wheels of cycling in Bath. The much-vaunted new ‘transport interchange’ will, it transpires, do away with the ramp that serves the London-bound platform. So it’s bikes in the lift then, or up the poky stairs with the narrow bariers at the top. Funny how when people harp … Read more
Giant have issued a voluntary recall of 2009 model year TCR Advanced SL bicycles and frames in the US, and dealers in the UK are being instructed to follow suit. Whether or not it’s an actual product recall seems to be the subject of some debate, but the practical upshot is that if you own … Read more
A record crowd of 138,000 Aussies flocked to Adelaide’s Rymill Park to welcome Lance Armstrong back to the peloton in the Cancer Council Classic, a prelude to the 2009 Tour Down Under. The introduction of the 37 year old Texan was greeted by a deafening roar, with fans of all ages clamouring for a glimpse … Read more
As it is the Madone range is vast, kicking off with the £1,625 Shimano 105-equipped Madone 4.5 and going right through to the £5,000 6.9 which you can get with either Shimano Dura-Ace or SRAM Red – whichever Sir or Madam prefers – although it’s not available in a women’s specific design.We’ve been checking out … Read more
Nearly faint on the way to fetch fish’n’chips, I think I may have ridden myself empty.Should have got large chips.Ooooh, Jaffa Cakes.
Ride all the way down the long road, do a time-trial turn at the mini-roundabout at the end and head home just to get the days mileage up to 80.78.2 just wouldn’t have done.
