The original Night Vision was an instant commuter favourite, combining massive reflectivity with Altura’s proven ability to knock out good quality kit at sensible prices. This latest version turns the knob up to 11, this is one seriously bright jacket with more reflective surfaces than a glitter ball. Altura pitch this as a waterproof jacket … Read more
Transport MInister, Lord Adonis today announced that £14 million would be spent to create 10 new cycling hubs at mainline stations and 10,000 extra cycle parking spaces across the country too… although those with good memories will remember that he made a similar announcement in June when he promised £5m to create 10 new bike … Read more
Weighing little more than a handful of paper-clips Knog’s Frog’s are surprisingly bright miniature LEDs, ideal for contingencies and complementing ultra compact Li-on lighting systems but fall dangerously close to the trap of being style over substance-especially compared with their Bullfrog siblings.Encased in medical grade silicone and available in a choice of twelve colours to … Read more
It was tough going at times but in the end the 2009 World Elite Road Race Championships lived up to expectation. I will cover the GB team first as it wont take long to say that it didn’t work out as we had all hoped and despite Geraint Thomas getting in the main break of the … Read more
Some rides flow seamlessly and others have very clearly defined beginnings, middles and ends. Sundays’ mid morning meander being a case in point. The strong autumn sun called Ninja Blue and I for a blast before the season turns bandit-to do otherwise would’ve been a missed opportunity. Ninja Blue is my pet name for the Holdsworth-it’s … Read more
A disappointing season ended on a superb high note for Cadel Evans in Switzerland today, when the Australian powered away from the rest of the day’s decisive break at the foot of the final climb of an exhausting 262-kilometre ride to become the first ever Australian to take the world title and the 2009 season on … Read more
I noted Bradley Wiggin’s comments regarding not winning the Champions League while playing for Wigan last week.While understanding the comment in general, Garmin were not that far away. If Armstrong hadn’t returned Wiggo would have been on the podium and Contador is way out ahead at the moment anyway.So a move may help him onto … Read more
Let’s be honest, most knee warmers aren’t very interesting. There’s Lycra or Roubaix tubes and… well, that’s about it. These knee warmers from Craft are different in that they’re ribbed so they’re super-stretchy and the thickness is varied between the different areas to give you extra insulation where you most need it – in the … Read more
Hi Guys,I am riding a 110 mile charity ride on the 30th of September from Bath Rugby Club to Bridgnorth in Shropshire.The ride is for the Wooden Spoon Society, www.woodenspoon.com , to help disadvantaged children in Shropshire.If any of my fellow road.ccer’s would like to sponsor me please reply to this blog entry with your donation.Many … Read more
Tatiana Guderzo claimed gold in the Women’s World Championship road race in Mendrisio today. The Italian went off the front of the 13-strong leading group to solo to victory and take the win by 19 seconds. Marianne Vos and Noemi Cantele made up the podium, and TT winner Kristin Armstrong finished fourth on the tough … Read more
