Cycling Demonstration Towns see growth in cyclist numbers

The Department for Transport and Cycling England have announced that the level of cycle traffic in the country’s first six Cycling Demonstration Towns has risen by more than a quarter over the last three years.In a report that included research from Sustrans, the University of Bolton and Leeds Institute of Transport Studies, the DfT said … Read more

NYC bike couriers to get the Hollywood treatment

There’s plenty of YouTube footage of members of New York City’s bicycle courier fraternity dodging death, taxis, buses – and the odd traffic law – as they race across the city. And now, the Big Apple’s bike messenger subculture is getting the Hollywood treatment in a blockbuster directed by a man behind some of the … Read more

Bernard Kohl – cycling’s first doper turned shopkeeper?

We’ve all heard the phrase “poacher turned gamekeeper.” But now, Bernard Kohl, the Austrian cyclist who retired from the peloton after being banned for two years as a result of failing a drugs test during the 2008 Tour de France, plans to become possibly the first doper turned shopkeeper.According to the newspaper Österreich, Kohl’s store, … Read more

Fabian Cancellara to attempt world hour record?

Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara has reportedly set his sights on the UCI hour record following his imperious display in winning the World Time Trial Championship in Mendrisio in September.Cancellara won the rainbow jersey with ease, taking time to celebrate his win in the home straight as he finished one minute 27 seconds ahead of the Swede, … Read more

Protective Silas long sleeve top

Describing Protective’s Silas as a hybrid of jersey and winter training jacket implies compromise when it is in fact an ideal addition to your winter wardrobe worn with a high quality base layer. Complete with full-length zip and winter weight it feels every bit as inviting as it looks. Tectron Warm is a very sophisticated … Read more

Bike Pure teams up with Pure Bicycles to promote drug free BMX racing

Bike Pure the anti-doping movement that encourages riders and teams to make a stand in the fight against drugs in sport has announced that the BMX manufacturer and team sponsor the Pure Bicycle Company has associated itself with the Bike Pure philosophy of clean cycle sport. The Pure Bicycle Company, make titanium BMX bikes and … Read more

Dahon Cadenza Solo

The Cadenza Solo is a fun, low maintenance singlespeed that’s designed to be at home in the city. It’s not the lightest or most responsive bike but it’s very sturdy, and the folding frame makes it a great option if you have a mixed commute. To somewhere fairly flat.The bike is based on the folding … Read more

Respro Hi Viz Super Waistcoat

Respro’s High Viz Super Waistcoat has all the practicality of the normal day-glow variety but with greater style. The black background and warm orange base are supported by large sections of uncluttered Scotchlite and the Sam Browne belt really commands driver attention.There’s no denying the lion’s share of £30 sounds pricey for a reflective waistcoat … Read more