Cyclist Paul Jones was finally reunited with his classic Bob Jackson bike a year after it had been stolen in Bristol. And he took a swipe at the Metropolitan Police in the process.Members of the londonfgss.com forum discovered the ex-Londoner’s £1,400 bike on eBay, and Avon and Somerset Police recovered it the same day, and … Read more
National charity Action Medical Research is joining forces with Essex County Cricket Club for a new 100-mile cycling challenge taking place on Sunday, September 20.The event, which will start and finish at the Essex County Cricket Club ground in Chelmsford, will be the last in the charity’s packed 2009 season of Take Action 100 rides, … Read more
There’s so much stuff to see at Eurobike that your eyes can’t take it all in, even the bits you do manage to see. On our way round though we did bump into some new stuff, and in amongst the thousands of pics we brough back there’s some interesting bits and bobs. We’ve had a … Read more
Churches all across the country will be open this weekend for the annual Ride + Stride event, with people invited to walk or cycle to raise money for the vital repair and maintenance of historic churches and chapels across England.In an effort to save churches across the country, The National Churches Trust and County Churches … Read more
Bristol cycle campaigner and green blogger Chris Hutt’s suggestion for a bike lift to help cyclists up one of the city’s toughest climbs has been hailed as “unlikely” by Councillor Dr. Jon Rogers, the City Council’s Executive Member for Transport and Sustainability.Mr Hutt said on his GreenBristolBlog that a bike lift put in the Trenchard … Read more
If yesterday’s announcement by Team Sky was a positive one for the British scene – if a little underwhelming – then today’s is a real statement of intent. Added to the six Brits named yesterday are an international cast including some major players.Top of the list is Edvald Boasson Hagen (though Sky will have to … Read more
Cargo bikes are making a comeback but the humble trailer is still one of the easiest and most versatile ways to extend your luggage capacity. This wooden-based, nylon-sided unit from Bumper will swallow a huge amount of stuff and it’s stable and simple to fit, folding down for easy storage. The chassis of the trailer … Read more
A new footbridge for walkers and cyclists named after world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe and his dad Enzo has been unveiled in Newbridge, South Wales.The £3.2m Pont Calzaghe connects Newbridge town centre to its new rail station and continues over the River Ebbw to a leisure centre and comprehensive school.The Calzaghe Bridge is part of a regeneration … Read more
As the country tries to encourage more people out onto their bikes for the benefit of their health and the environment, a new study could put people off getting back into the saddle.According to the study by Leeds and Bolton universities cyclists are in much more danger of being hit by cars on roads that … Read more
Budget computers have improved beyond recognition in recent years and with twenty-two functions, ETC’s 9-0 puts many premium brands to shame with its slim-line casing, superb build quality and crystal clear display. The inclusion of a second fitting kit offers even more smiles per mile – great for swapping between race and training mounts. Available … Read more
