Well, that’s the end of bicycle exhibitions for the year. The Cycle show in Earls court was a good show although I am still not that sure what its exact purpose is? It isn’t quite a trade show for brands to show case new kit and it definitely isn’t a place where you can purchase … Read more
Due to popular demand, and no doubt the surge of popularity of classic styled fixed gear and single speed road bikes, Selle San Marco have re-released a range of three of their classic saddle designs; named the Vintage line, it consists of the Rolls, the Concor, and as tested here, the Regal.Despite having been previously … Read more
This Saturday less than two weeks after riding a rickshaw 450 miles from Edinburgh to London with Ben Fogle, former Olympic rower James Cracknell will be saddling up again in an attempt to set a relay world record for riding from Land’s End to John O’Groats.Cracknell will join three other riders from Team Sigma Sports … Read more
Prompted by its unprecedented growth, British Cycling is temporarily moving some of its operations out of the Manchester Velodrome to a nearby business park – so the GB cycling team can concentrate on vital preparations for London 2012.All departments apart from the GB Cycling Team will relocate to a temporary office for 18 months, enabling … Read more
We’ve previously posted our report on the Bike Blenheim Palace event in Oxfordshire earlier this month, plus reports and photos on riding the inaugural Blenheim Sportive and the Brompton World Championships on the day.Here’s our third and final gallery of pictures from the event, including the Individual Time Trial, some bicycle polo action, plus a … Read more
After a record breaking start to the 2009 Scottish Cyclocross Series at Plean near Stirling, racing resumes this Sunday 18th October, with Round 2 at Auchentoshan, Glasgow.The course at Auchentoshan is an absolute classic and favourite of many a ‘crosser. It offers up a healthy mix of fast, flowing woodland singletrack, pavement, grass cheeky off … Read more
Sir Chris Hoy will head a strong Scottish contingent at the National Track Championships in Manchester later this month. The 33-year-old has confirmed his intention to compete in the individual sprint and the Keirin and could also contest the team sprint as part of the Sky HD squad. Hoy, who recently accused the BBC of … Read more
The Guardian carried an interview with Sir Chris Hoy last week, ahead of today’s launch of his autobiography. It’s always nice to see reports about cycling in the national press, so after fixing breakfast, I settled down to read it.The article gave a revealing insight into the four-time Olympic gold medallist’s daily routine prior to … Read more
Edinburgh County Council is piloting the Cyclehoop in West Nicholson Street as part of a trial. The council has bought two of the award winning circular cycling security devices at a cost of £190 each. The device bolts on to lampposts and street signs for cyclists to secure their bikes to.The Cyclehoop, which as we … Read more
One year in and road.cc has already picked up its first award with the news that our web coverage with the news that we’ve bagged an ultra-exclusive Johnnie from Bath-based cycle shop, John’s Bikes. road.cc beat off competition from another Bath-based cycling website to land the prestigious prize.Our coverage of Viva bikes was singled out … Read more
