Rumours have been building on both sides of the Atlantic that RCS Sport, organisers of the Giro d’Italia, are considering starting the 2012 edition of the race in the American capital, Washington DC.If true, it would represent the most ambitious foreign start for any of cycling’s three grand tours outside their home countries, and recently … Read more
We’ve been itching to get our paws on Charge’s steel road bike since we first saw the prototype at Eurobike last year. Our appetite was further whetted at the 2010 range launch back in the summer when we saw the sleeker tubed production version was first unveiled… and now we’ve got one.The Juicer comes in … Read more
This product is so simple it is genius*. I hate having to lug around a couple of kilos of theft deterrent but unfortunately it is a necessity if you leave your bike outside, unattended for more than 3 minutes, in a major conurbation such as London.D-locks offer the best security but the Plastic holder’s are … Read more
We’ve flagged up Cervélo TestTeam’s Beyond The Peloton films before, and they’re well worth watching, each giving a unique, 15-minute behind-the-scenes insight into the ProTour outfit’s debut season.Now, film-makers Joe Finkleman and Booker Sim have released the second of three films shot at this year’s Tour de France, which promise to “show you what race … Read more
The will he won’t he Wiggins to Team Sky saga took another couple of twists this weekend with a report in yesterday’s edition of L’Equipe that his current team, Garmin Slipstream, were releasing him from the final year of his contract only for that to be flatly denied by Slipstream boss Jonathan Vaughters today.The Wiggins … Read more
Over-sized bottle cages are something of a niche product and BBB’s aptly named fuel tank is probably the best I’ve come across for the money. However, all metal construction is both blessing and curse, offering a welcome vice like grip but unpersuadable when it came to accommodating two-litre bottles in the way designs using nylon … Read more
Keep your hands up, he’s hurtinKeen and excited for the season ahead? Nervous about your impending form? Worry not; I have the solution, the Balboa solution. Simply follow these three steps and I will guarantee you a better season than last. No magic or potions, just a trio of easy steps and progress for any … Read more
Pedro’s Syn Lube is designed for the winter months. A mid-weight fully synthetic chain oil that electrostatically bonds – apparently – with the chain. According to the blurb on their website the Synlube “includes extreme pressure additives and corrosion inhibitors to hold up to the harshest conditions.” Enough of the techno speak already, does it … Read more
Yesterday evening, with the lure of free alcohol, I cycled over to the new Bobbins bike shop. They plied me with white wine whilst showing off their new range of clothing and bikes. Bobbins isn’t like a normal bike shop, it is a bicycle boutique catering for the more discerning, fashion conscious, urban cyclist.You won’t … Read more
In a busy week for Team Sky, up and coming British rider Ben Swift was expected to be confirmed this afternoon as the latest recruit to the fledgling outfit which makes its debut at the Tour Down Under in the New Year. However as has been the case with other mooted big name signings what … Read more
