Edinburgh could be getting around 20 miles of tree-lined cycling and walking routes along established thoroughfares as part of a series of green corridors linking the Scottish capital’s parks and gardens in a new vision to overhaul the city centre, according to The Scotsman newspaper. The green corridors will boast plants and floral displays and … Read more
Bell’s bargain priced city isn’t simply a Cinderella version of the Metropolis, rather it enjoys some unique detailing such as an integrated insect net, washable pads, Scotchlite detailing while taking advantage of the Metropolis accessory kit. Those looking for an inexpensive, second lid for winter and general hacking about town won’t be disappointed.Our “universal fit” … Read more
Looking for a challenge for, erm, tomorrow? We’ve just had UK Cycling Events on the blower telling us that there’s 100 extra places available on the Wilier New Forest Sportive tomorrow (Sunday 11 October). The event kicks off from Brockenhurst College. Registration begins at 8am and there’s starts every five minutes from 8.30am to 10am … Read more
There’s lots to see at the Cycle Show and we had a good nose around on Friday getting an eyeful of the new bikes and kit. Themes of the show? Well, fixed is still here and it ain’t going away by the looks of things. Pace, Globe, Demon Frameworks, Principia, Pearson, Viva, whoever… you name … Read more
The H Plus Son Formation Face rim is a popular choice amongst the fixie crowd. The 42mm deep V section rim comes in a variety of colours and finishes to help you match the palette of your bike build, including a mirrored chrome. Ours was the standard black matte which has remained untarnished after a … Read more
Pinarello will supply Team Sky with their bikes for the next three years. Team Sky and the Italian company today announced that they have signed a technical partner deal that will see Pinarello supply the new team with frames, forks, seat posts and headsets.Commenting on the new agreement, Dave Brailsford, Team Principal for Team Sky, … Read more
Lance Armstrong will compete in the in the 2011 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, according to his coach Chris Carmichael. Carmichael was speaking in Kona as he was there for the 2009 World Championships this weekend, on a video posted on EveryManTri.com.Carmichael said in the video that everyone had been asking him whether Armstrong … Read more
Coming to the Cycle Show this weekend at Earl’s Court? Then make sure you pop in and say hello! We’re on stand D5 (next to the kids test track). There’s an inflatable sofa to rest those weary legs (no sharp objects please!), a telly showing Cyclefilms‘ Italian Job DVDs, Marina and the girls from the … Read more
Thousands of cycling fans are expected to enjoy top-class professional and amateur cycling this Sunday at Derby’s Moorways Stadium, which is hosting the second round of the British Cycling National Trophy Cyclo-Cross series. The international cyclo-cross event, which will involve racers at Moorways tackling laps littered with obstacles, is part of a six-race series held … Read more
It’s not just cycling retailers who are seeing a rise in sales as people change to pedal power. The holiday and travel industry is also benefitting. Exodus, the UK’s leading operator of worldwide cycling holidays has just launched their new brochure for 2010 with nine new cycling trips and three long weekend two-wheeled adventures.More and … Read more
