Cervelo S3

The S3 is the newest addition to the Cervelo family and with improved aerodynamics, internal cable routing and a shiny £3000+ price tag. It aims to be a superbike and the S3 does not disappoint.The Cervelo S3 was the frame of choice for the Cervelo Test Team this summer. With riders such as Green Jersey … Read more

Councillors challenge commuters on Car Free Day

Two councillors in Oxford will be joining forces and challenging fellow commuters to cycle into the city tomorrow to celebrate Car Free Day. Thousands of motorists across the country are being urged to walk, cycle or take the bus whether they are going to work, school or the shops.Councillor John Tanner, Board Member for a … Read more

Motorists could be blamed for all accidents involving cyclists

A proposal from cycling groups to see motorists become legally responsible for all crashes involving cyclists whether they are at fault or not has been put forward as part of the consultation process for the government’s National Cycling Plan and Active Transport Strategy.The proposal would place the presumption of blame against whoever was driving the most … Read more

GB Team for UCI Road World Championships Announced

British Cycling has this morning announced the team for the UCI Road World Championships which start in Mendrisio, Switzerland, on Thursday.Mark Cavendish, who withdrew from the Tour of Missouri earlier this month with a lung infection returns in a strong line-up for the men’s road race, with team mates including David Millar and Roger Hammond, … Read more

Tens of thousands of Londoners joined Skyride

More than 65,000 people joined Mayor Boris Johnson and stars from the worlds of cycing and TV for the Mayor of London’s Skyride yesterday. The capital’s roads were clear of vehicles for the biggest mass participation cycling event ever held in London, which was organised by The Mayor, Sky and British Cycling.The day marked the … Read more

Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase 700x25c tyre

Bontrager’s race lite hardcase tyre is a mid-level puncture resistant training and commuter tyre. It’s available in widths from 23mm to 32mm for 700c tyres, 25mm for 650c tyres and 1 1/8inch and 1 ¼inch in 27inch tyres. Bontrager say they offer the best in puncture protection, offering triple puncture protection to guard against the … Read more

Things what I learned on my ride today

1) Red deer can run half a mile faster than I can sprint half a mile2) Service station sausage and bean slices are not good ride fuel3) Never plan a route through anywhere called ‘Clyffe’

Commuter diaries – Cobble Wobble

How cool was the Cobble Wobble this year, I actually saw a guy dressed as a Skeleton pulling a trailer with his dog in.Bikes in the community, great!Flo K

Commuter diaries – winterising my bike

Just fitted some new Mr Crud, Road Racer guards to my single speed ready for winter. I am running 700c x 24 and the guards seem to fit really well, I will write a full report after a bit of use and some rain! 20 mins to fit and adjust accordingly and ready to go, with … Read more