Pupils from Blaenhonddan Primary School in Neath are leading the way in changing the way children travel to school. More than 80 kids have been taking to their bikes to celebrate a new term with their Sustrans Bike It Officer, Louise Powell.Sustrans, the UK’s leading sustainable transport charity, is calling for an expansion of the … Read more
British Cycling has confirmed the appearance of some of the country’s top track stars at a trio of events to be held had the Manchester Velodrome this autumn. First up will be Olympic and World Champion Victoria Pendleton in the National Track Championships, held between 20-24 October, where she will defend the Keirin and Sprint … Read more
Greetings Road.cc’ers. I hope you are well and looking forward to a weekend of lovely cycling action. The forecast for weather is good and despite a three figure (in £’s) service for my hack bike I am confident of getting some miles in ready for winter.Aside from the mechanical that ended Bradley Wiggins’ medal hopes in the … Read more
While accident and emergency doctors demanded that the government make it illegal for under 16s to cycle without a helmet in the UK, Lower Austria’s parliament is set to pass a law requiring cyclists under 15 to wear helmets at its session at the start of October according to the Austrian Times.And Lower Austrian People’s … Read more
The Apple iPhone is capable of some pretty cool stuff and we’ve seen plenty of people developing cases and chargers for keeping your iPhone with you on the go. The coolest bike application we’ve seen yet though is definitely the ARider HUD. The app uses the Google mapping and compass functions of the phone to … Read more
Weldtite’s dirt wash citrus degreaser is intended primarily for chains but it is quite useful for clearing gunge and grime from other components including derailleurs. While it certainly leaves behind the sweet smell of oranges, it lacks the cleaning prowess of brands derived from more concentrated, natural ingredients. Latex examination gloves are a sensible precaution … Read more
As he begins his second four-year term leading the sport, International Cycling Union president Pat McQuaid pledged to continue the fight against doping. The UCI’s president also said that cycling was aiming to expand its presence across globe.The Guardian reported that Mr McQauid told delegates at their annual congress at the road world championships in … Read more
A £1.8m scheme was launched yesterday with its aim to leave a lasting legacy of healthier residents in the Norfolk town of Thetford. The scheme includes a series of activities and initiatives for the Thetford Healthy Town project.NHS Norfolk has teamed up with Breckland District Council and other organisations to deliver a two-year action plan … Read more
Following the announcement that Rob Hayles is to captain the Endura Racing team in 2010, Four more riders have been added to the roster at the ambitious new team. Their aspiration is to challenge for the number one domestic spot next year.2009 Scottish road race champion Ross Creber, 2009 Welsh road race champion Rob Partridge, … Read more
The inaugural Race Around Ireland, Irelands ultimate cycling challenge, was won by Joe Barr in the men’s solo event and Caroline Van Den Bulk in the women’s. Irelands former endurance record holder Barr, of Co. Derry, finished in a time of four days, 12 hours and 12 minutes. Second was the UKs RAAM record holder … Read more
