Miche enjoy a just reputation for high quality track produce and while their dual pivot Performance brakeset is competing at the lower end of the market, there’s nothing bargain basement about their build quality or performance. Sure you wouldn’t pop them on a Stork or Cervelo but with upgraded pads they’re great budget stoppers-especially for … Read more
The cynic within in me always thinks that the timing on positive dope announcements is set to coincide with the Tour de France, but the logical part of my brain thinks that would be suicide for the sport. Cycling though has a long tradition of shooting itself in the foot and despite my protestations on … Read more
We’ve wanted to get our hands on the Boardman Pro Carbon ever since we saw it at the Boardman range launch last year, and now we have…‘What makes this bike so special?’ we hear you ask. Well, it has the same unidirectional carbon frame as the bike bused by Nicole Cooke to do the double … Read more
The Tour of Britain today announced that nine teams have so far confimed they will be taking part in this year’s race which will starts in Scunthorpe on September 12th and finishes in London on the 19th. Sixteen teams in total will contest the race.The nine confimed teams are: AG2R La Mondiale Agritubel Barloworld CandiTV … Read more
The second week of the Tour may have been a damp squib but third has been one explosion after another and so it was again on Stage 17. Astana blew the race apart on the final two climbs aided and abetted by the Schleck brothers – their reward was a stage win for big brother … Read more
Olympic champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton is getting on her bike for the British Red Cross – and you can join her. The first ever British Red Cross Big Red Ride from London to Eastbourne takes place this Sunday.Victoria, who won gold at the Beijing Olympics last year, said: “Join me on the British Red Cross … Read more
Italian rider Danilo Di Luca, nicknamed The Killer, has been put under temporary suspension by the UCI for testing postive for CERA , a type of EPO, at this year’s Giro d’Italia. Di Luca, known for his aggressive attacking style, finished second in the race. He has previously won the Giro but coming into this … Read more
The strength of Welsh cycling has been on display at this year’s UEC European Track Championships in Belarus.Nine of the of the 20 medal haul for the British team have been won by Welsh riders at the Minsk Velodrome.Michael Heaven, events and communications officer for Welsh Cycling said: “For Welsh riders to win 45 percent … Read more
The second Giant brand store to hit the UK opened its doors in Cambridge on Monday.The store, which is run by an independent dealer, is located close to the city centre and train station and is a hot spot with locals.Managing director of Giant UK Ian Beasant said: “Cambridge is a unique cycling city and … Read more
The 15th Big Wheel Bike Ride in Basingstoke takes place this Sunday – and organisers are calling for more riders to sign up and help beat last year’s total of 1,300.The ride will raise money for St Michael’s Hospice and gives cyclists the chance to challenge themselves while taking in the countryside of North Hampshire.There … Read more
