The route for the 2012 Olympic cycling road race could be changed after organisers yesterday confirmed they had received a request from the International Cycling Union (UCI) to alter the course to take in more London landmarks.The UCI wants to move the bulk of the race outside the capital altogether after the example set by … Read more
Let’s play a word association game: electric bike, penny farthing, folder, carbon fibre, Porsche… hard to build a mental image from that lot, but one day… that list will immediately make you think “Yike Bike”. Maybe.What we have here is a folding electric bike that weighs less than 10Kg with a range of about 10Km … Read more
The route for the Mayor of London’s Skyride, on Sunday, September 20, has been announced, formerly known as Sky Sports London Freewheel, has been announced today, alongside maps of a new, longer 15km route that takes in some of London’s most iconic sights.The route takes riders past landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral … Read more
Cervelo aren’t a company to rest on their laurels, but nor are they one to meddle with proven performers for the sake of it. The 2010 line-up of Cervelo bikes bears a striking resemblance to 2009’s range – there are no major changes for this year, though of course you’ll get a natty new paint … Read more
The first of two Tour of Britain amateur rides to promote The Prostate Cancer Charity takes place this Sunday, meaning that cycling fans don’t just have to watch the Tour of Britain – they can ride it, too.Two stages of the 2009 route have been selected to give cyclists the opportunity for the first time … Read more
From Eurobike 2009, I can safely say that fixed gear bikes are no longer a trend. That doesn’t mean that you won’t find fashionable hipsters swanning about town on them, but what it looks like, at least from Eurobike 2009, is that they are here to stay in their newly established strains. Yes, fixed and … Read more
An exhibition exploring contemporary urban cycling culture in London and Copenhagen was unveiled yesterday at City Hall as part of London’s summer of cycling. The exhibition Dreams on Wheels is organised by the GLA and the Danish embassy in London, and is designed to share knowledge between the two cities where cycling is celebrated, and … Read more
The Van Nicholas Astraeus has already proven itself to be the ‘must-have’ bike at this year’s Eurobike – it’s been stolen. Before the doors had even opened, and despite a comprehensive security system, thieves made off with the flagship racer – over €10,000 worth of thoroughbred Titanium.At around 7pm last night, the thieves took advantage … Read more
A charity bike ride takes place this Sunday on the Mapledurham estate in Oxfordshire and there is a choice of two routes available. The second annual Ride for Ryder Bike Ride will raise funds for the Sue Ryder Care Hospice at Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames. There are two routes to choose between – The ‘Ride for Ryder’ … Read more
Cannondale are showing two striking new urban bikes with a twist here at Eurobike, the On bike is a concept machine that’s made it into production the Flast is a concept that could well follow it. But aside from being black, expensive and being made by Cannondale they are very different urban machines. The On … Read more
