A look outside into the gloom is enough to tell you that Autumn’s all but here, but it’s not all bad news: at least you can dig your ‘crosser out of the shed and get yourself some winter fitness and fun. And if you’re in Scotland (or nearby) then what better place to rock up … Read more
Organisers say that this year’s Cycle Show is building up to be the most star-studed show ever. Track riders will include Olympic and six times World Champion Victoria Pendleton, current UCI Track World Championships Silver medal holder for Team Sprint, Jamie Staff, and 2008 World champion in team pursuit Ed Clancy. In addition, Dave Brailsford … Read more
Fans of our favourite high tone cycling mag, Rouleur will be pleased to know that Rouleur 14 hits the streeets about now.Within its pages you’ll find the usual mix of clever writing, arty pics and humour. Oh yeah, plus columnist Johnny Green. Here’s what’s on offer:La Course en TêteJonathan Donald talked to Joël Santoni about … Read more
Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL) have teamed up with the organisers of the Tour of Britain cycle race to offer one lucky Cycle Fridays rider the chance to present a top professional cyclist with their winning jersey at this Saturday’s Tour of Britain final stage.Everyone taking part in this week’s Cycle Friday … Read more
If this Land Rover bike was a Land Rover car then it’d be a Defender, for sure: it’s a solidly built, multipurpose machine with a nice high cockpit and dependable equipment. It’s not the quickest or liveliest flat barred bike you’ll find but it’s a good option if you’re looking for something that’ll take a … Read more
The inaugural Race Around Ireland, which takes in some of the country’s most famous landmarks and crosses 25 major climbs, starts this evening at 8pm with the solo category. The Ultra Marathon Cycling Association World Cup Event is a 1,350 mile non-stop event that loops around the entire country.The Solo riders will start at 8pm … Read more
Blackpool has launched the country’s first large scale cycle hire scheme in a move aimed at transforming the resort’s reputation. The £1m initiative, jointly funded by Cycling England, Blackpool NHS and the local council, is aimed at boosting tourism and its profile as a cycling destination. The scheme is modelled on Paris’s popular Vélib’ scheme, … Read more
Lezyne are a company that have the ability to make a seemingly mundane product such as a pump or multi tool into an object of desire. They mix quality materials with well thought out design and an attention to detail, which result in objects that demand attention. This is certainly true of their SV10 multi … Read more
Well, that was the idea. Having fettled the brakes, upgraded the front pads to notable improvement, I decided it high time to perform rear pad transplant surgery. A simple enough job-fifteen minutes tops…. Only I hadn’t bargained on a new cable and the otherwise much loved Sachs branded Modolo levers failing internally at the (nylon) … Read more
Reynolds have joined forces with renowned composites guru Paul Lew to bring the world the RZR wheelset, and at under 900g for the tubular-rimmed set (the clinchers will be finished by early 2010) they’re certainly pushing the envelope in terms of weight. And it’s not just another carbon wheel in the same mould (as it … Read more
