Like coffee? Like cycling? Get this.If starting a ride with a strong espresso is a good thing, then starting a ride with an espresso drawn from beans supplied by an ex-pro cyclist must be a double-plus good thing, right?Damn right.Magnus Maximus Special Viking Blend coffee is the creation of Magnus Backstedt, a pro cyclist for … Read more
The official 2009 UCI World Calendar final standings sees Spain dominate in the top spots. The rankings follow the conclusion of the Giro di Lombardia, the 24th and last race of the UCI World Calendar, which took place in Italy on Saturday.Tour de France winner Alberto Contador finished the official cycling season as the top … Read more
Cycling the daily commute has helped a busy dad of nine pedal his way to a healthier and happier lifestyle – 25 years since he last rode a bike. Colin Smith from Luton shed two stone in just eight weeks by starting to cycle his five-mile journey to work a few times a week. He … Read more
A new cycle route in Colchester which cost £250,000 has been launched. The newly improved High Woods cycle route passes Colchester General Hospital, the country park and north Colchester’s business parks and it was developed as part of Colchester’s Cycling Town status. The route is the first to be improved as part of the Cycle … Read more
British Cycling has unveiled a new regional sports structure for clubs, volunteers and race officials, appointing nine regional event officers as it seeks to grow participation in and improve the standard of competitive cycling events in Britain.Jonny Clay, Sport and Membership Director at the national governing body, which made the appointments in partnership with its … Read more
Thurrock school children will be treated to a display of jaw dropping stunt cycling with a health and safety twist from mountain bike stunt rider Rich Johnson – as he aims to teach them the same lesson he gave Simon Cowell. The ambassador for safe cycling reprimanded the Britain’s Got Talent judge and multi-millionaire in … Read more
Sao Paulo staged the ultimate inter modal commuter challenge last month as part of World Car Free Day. Cyclists competed with a helicopter, car, bus, runner, and a competitor in a wheelchair to find out which form of transport would make it across town to City Hall during the evening rush hour. The bike won, … Read more
The London Cycling Campaign has criticised Mayor Boris’ decision to disband specialist lorry safety unit the Commercial Vehicle Education Unit (CVEU). The decision comes in a year that has seen eight cyclists killed by lorries in the capital. Six have been women.The safety unit is run by the Metropolitan Police force and 70 per cent … Read more
Plans for new cycle lanes on a major road in Brighton have hit a snag – because they could clash with future plans for a park and ride scheme. Brighton and Hove City Council is currently consulting on proposals for 1.5m wide cycle lanes on either side of theA23 London Road at Patcham, connecting to … Read more
Conservatives in Cambridge claim that as the nights draw in, over half the city’s cyclists are riding without lights, following a survey conducted recently at pub chucking-out time on a Sunday and Monday evening.Party campaigner Andrew Bower and Councillor Chris Howell claim that more than 50% of 100 cyclists spotted on Mill Road Bridge between … Read more
