A frustrated ‘Born Again Pedaler’ was determined to ‘do the deed’ this weekend, come hell or high water!After completing the first week in my new job and failing, each evening, to go for a ride due to being absolutely done in, I was in ‘man on a mission’ mode this Saturday morning. It was quite … Read more
Several years exclusive night riding earned me the repute of being a vampire. That aside, there’s something strangely enticing about nocturnal riding. Swooping lanes with abandoned farm, church and occasionally military buildings taking on a very eerie presence, accentuated by the snapping of twigs and animals scurrying within hedgerows. The ideal bikes for such duties are … Read more
There’s a lot to be said in favour of not looking like a refugee from the Tour De France while sashaying past the boss at work, meeting friends socially and indeed touring. Revolution’s Trail baggy trousers moniker is something of a misnomer conjuring up images of MC Hammer, but in reality they strike a good … Read more
Image © UnipublicIf there is any such thing as a nailed on certainty in professional cycling it is Fabian Cancellara’s ability to win grand tour prologues and today’s Vuelta added further proof of Cancellara’s opening day prowess. Indeed, on a short and rain affected course around the motor racing circuit in the Dutch town of Assen … Read more
Cinelli make some of the best bar tape around, I’ve been using their superb Gel tape for years, so perhaps they can be forgiven for this novelty glow in the dark tape.Presumably the make up of the tape is dictated by the luminous component because this stuff is very firm. It feels like a dense … Read more
A right royal row is brewing in the London Borough of Greenwich as the local council prepares to close the 107-year-old Greenwich Foot Tunnel under the Thames to undertake essential maintenance, giving cyclists the option of taking a 10-mile detour to cross the river at Tower Bridge, or leaving their bikes at home and using … Read more
The family of Catriona Cockburn, the cyclist killed in an incident involving an HGV close to Oval tube station in June, are asking for witnesses to the accident to come forward. Catriona’s husband, Anish Patel, has issued the following appeal:”My name is Anish Patel and I am the husband of Catriona. On Monday 29th June at … Read more
When riding in jeans do you… tuck your trouser leg into your sock. roll up your trouser leg. wear a trouser clip. pollcode.com free polls
Interchangeable lens sets have been falling in price for many years now to the point where it’s almost hard to find a duff set. Bristling with style and practicality, Tifosi’s Stelvio three lens glasses prove even prescription lens users needn’t spend a fortune thanks to compatibility with RX adaptors.Stylish gunmetal frames look classy on or … Read more
Right, tiffin has been taken and the random number generator has done it’s thing… it was a great ride while it lasted and we’ll have to do it again VERY soon, but for now we have a winner… maci234 the bike is yours.According to his profile maci234 doesn’t have a bike at the moment either … Read more
