Kinson children start pedalling towards a congestion-free school run

Kinston Primary School pupils will celebrate the first completed element of a new project to improve the school run by taking part in cycling games near their newly installed bike shed. They will be joined by Director of Public Health for Bournemouth and Poole Dr Adrian Dawson. They will be celebrating the opening of a … Read more

Kinesis updates winter builds for Racelight Tk2 and Decade Convert2

Kinesis has announced updated build kit specifications to its Racelight T2 and Decade Convert2 models, which could be just the ticket for those of you thinking of investing in a new winter bike now that the evenings are drawing in.The Racelight T2 frame, which Kinesis says are also popular as lightweight tourers, year-round race bikes … Read more

Thousands of cyclists head for Blenheim Palace this Sunday

Thousands of cyclists are expected at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire this Sunday for Bike Blenheim Palace 2009. Celebrating cycling in all its forms, Bike Blenheim Palace will include a 20km Time Trial, leisure rides, Sportif and provide the unique staging for the 2009 Brompton World Championship. It will also offer a rare opportunity to explore … Read more

Riding out the Recession Ergonomically

I have two problems with MSG bikes who carried out the ergonomic fit for my new bike yesterday. The first is that upon measuring my hands I was told they were ‘medium’ sized. Medium? No man likes to have his hand size downplayed. We all know how the expression goes: big hands, big… actually I’m … Read more

SRAM and Lance Armstrong get together again at Team RadioShack

“SRAM RED is my favourite componentry – Lance Armstrong, in fact he likes it so much that last year Armstrong invested some serious money in to the company. So no surprise then that SRAM have been announced as RadioShack’s official component supplier and will provide complete drivetrain, brakes, as well as chains, cables and housing.According … Read more

Experience Pedal Power

An exhibition celebrating cycling’s past, present and imagined future in Oxfordshire is currently open in the Museum of Oxford. Pedal Power – A portrait of cycling in Oxfordshire runs until Sunday, October 18 and is a fascinating snapshot of how cycling developed in Oxfordshire, as well as nationally, more than 100 years ago.Curated by London-based … Read more

Rhyl residents have their say on new cycle bridge

Plans for a new iconic cycle and pedestrian bridge at Foryd Harbour in Rhyl have been revealed to residents of Rhyl and Kinmel Bay. They were asked to give their views on the plans after three public events were arranged allowing people to speak to officers directly involved in the proposals for the redevelopment of … Read more

Blackburn Mars 3.0 rear LED light

The Blackburn mars 3.0 led rear light is a very smart, tidy package with a series of extremely bright LEDs housed within. Patented design features throughout ensure that this isn’t something that can easily be copied.Innovative features such as amber side sections allow other road users and pedestrians to see which way you are facing … Read more

Cycle Show preview: Luggage maker Carradice branches into clothing

Carradice, the UK-based bike luggage manufacturer, is using next week’s Cycle Show at Earl’s Court to launch a new range of high-performance cycling jerseys that reflect what it sees as a growing demand away from lycra towards traditional styling.The company, based in Nelson, Lancashire, claims that its Carradice Cycle Jersey represents “a real breakthrough in … Read more

Camden Cycling Campaign lobbying works

A new £500,000 traffic-free route in Camden, from the north of the borough to Kings Cross, has been created with the help of lobbying by Camden Cycling Campaign (CCC), the local LCC group.A 150-metre two-way path for cyclists and pedestrians joining Agar Grove and Camley Street opened last month and is a great addition to … Read more