Preliminary data released by the Department for Transport yesterday suggest that the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads is on the rise, growing by 19% to reach 820 in the quarter ended June 2009 against the comparable period in 2008.Total cyclist casualty numbers, including those who were slightly injured, rose by … Read more
Team Sky has reportedly postponed announcing their final team line-up for their debut 2010 season as negotiations continue with Garmin-Slipstream over the signing of Bradley Wiggins.The British team, which has already confirmed 19 riders for its roster, had planned to confirm the remaining names today, with many expecting Wiggins to be among them.However, according to … Read more
This is a pretty straightforward seatpack that securely straps in place around your saddle rails and seatpost with easy-to-use Velcro fastenings. Our medium sized version (£14.99) swallows up a spare inner tube, multi-tool, puncture repair kit, tyre levers and even an 18cm mini-pump without much trouble – in other words, all the gubbins you’re likely … Read more
Like many of their colleagues across the country, police in Southend-on-Sea in Essex have launched a campaign targeting anti-social cyclists – but rather than issuing £30 fixed penalty notices to those falling foul of the law, they are instead offering training to help transgressors mend their ways.Despite signs in the town centre warning that certain … Read more
Condor is a British bike brand known for doing things with a touch of style a long time part of the London cycle scene they do more than just make and sell bikes for riding around London – although they also do some pretty cool bikes for doing just that. Stars of Condor’s 2010 range … Read more
As I was pedalling through a notorious black spot for road accidents, Elephant and Castle roundabout, I noticed the bill board advertising a new drama on ITV called ‘Collision’. Bearing in mind that a cyclist was killed practically beneath the sign earlier this year makes it rather insensitive don’t you think? Apparently they are advertising … Read more
For Rounds 4 and 5, the Scottish Cyclocross Series headed to a very special venue indeed – Glenmore Lodge, Scotland’s National Outdoor Centre, located in the heart of the awe inspiring Cairngorms National Park.After the sunshine and blue skies of the previous day, grey skies and drizzle greeted riders as they set about readying themselves … Read more
Devon County Council is to invest £25 million as part of a new cycling strategy that will see new facilities unveiled alongside major improvements to existing infrastructure. It also aims to make the county a must-visit destination for those who enjoy taking their holidays on two wheels.Devon was recently voted the leading county council in … Read more
Are unprovoked attacks on cyclists on the rise? It’s a qustion worth asking following a number of incidents reported in local press across the country in the last week alone.With the exception of one incident in which a bottle was clearly aimed at a rider, it’s not known whether the victims were specifically targeted because … Read more
Just thought I would take this opportunity to share some of my cycling experience influenced Art.This is the Follies from Hawkstone Park after a 50 miler in Shropshire, I often carry a sketch book and always a camera with me.Flo K
