It’s less than ten weeks since James Bowthorpe pedalled into Hyde Park to smash the round-the-world cycling record, but a 23-year-old former bike courier from London is looking to beat his 175-day mark for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bike. But it could be close.Julian Emre Sayarer, who was born in London and … Read more
Muc Off’s new ‘wet lube’ is designed for the British weather, especially at this time of year. I have been using it on two of my bikes for around a month in weather that has been changable from dry and sunny to torrential rain and cold winds. The drivetrain has performed admirably, quietly and without … Read more
It’s that time of year when we start compiling wish-lists of what we’d like Santa to bring us this Christmas and perhaps leave them lying around some prominent spot in the house for our nearest and dearest to accidentally ‘find’.And if you’re reading this, chances are that some of the items on that list will … Read more
Cycling’s governing body, the UCI, has confirmed the ProTour registration of new outfits Team Sky and Team RadioShack for the 2010 season.Both teams had previously been awarded four-year ProTour licences, but teams are also required to undergo the registration process annually to ensure they comply with administrative and financial requirements, based on “sporting, ethical and … Read more
The Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee yesterday heard that the perception of danger on the roads was the single biggest barrier to getting more people to take up cycling in the country.Peter Zanzottera, senior consultant at transport consultancy Steer Davies Gleave, which had carried out the research on behalf of the Scottish government, which wants to … Read more
I’ve tried a few energy bars in my time and the ZV8 is one of the best of its type. Although it got a little sloppy in my pocket on the hottest days I never found it a chore to eat and enjoyed its chocolatey taste – unlike other energy bars I could mention. I’m … Read more
As Lady Bracknell might have said, “to lose one time trial bike may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness.”Careless, or not, that’s the fate that has befallen Lance Armstrong after the theft last weekend of a $10,000 Trek Equinox TTX SSL bike from the building housing the seven times Tour … Read more
Cycling’s governing body, the UCI, has this evening confirmed that it has renewed Team Astana’s registration for 2010, meaning that the Kazakhstan-based outfit will keep its ProTour licence for 2010, as well as the services of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador.The Spaniard, linked with a number of other teams in recent weeks, said last … Read more
We haven’t done a Schwag Grab for a while but now it’s back – albeit in a slightly different format. Up for grabs is a Muc-Off goody bag containing a double pack of Bike Cleaner, some Bike Spray and some Wet and Dry Lube. Hell, you can even have some Disc Brake Cleaner too if … Read more
Police in Spain have made 11 arrests in connection with an alleged doping ring and are questioning suspects regarding offences connected with doping in sport.According to Spanish newspaper El Pais, the investigation, begun in August and codenamed Grial, revolves around one of those arrested, Walter Viru, formerly doctor to the Kelme pro cycling team.Viru, a … Read more
