After the success of Skyride Manchester, which saw 15,000 cyclists take part, thousands more are expected at The Mayor of London’s Skyride in Hounslow this Sunday.It is hoped the free mass bike ride will encourage people to get back on their bikes and enjoy the benefits of a fitter, healthier lifestyle, and it will give … Read more
Colorado is the latest US state to introduce a three-foot-to-pass bill giving cyclists a bigger piece of pavement and greater legal protection on the road as more and more riders take to the roads. A Colorado law recently signed by Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter not only requires motorists to give riders at least a 3-foot-wide … Read more
As a new addition to Continental’s popular Grand Prix series of tyres, the Grand Prix 24mm is all about about, you guessed it, being 24mm wide, a miniscule increase over the girth of the common 700x23mm tyre but supposedly offering an increase in comfort and speed.Continental say wider tires roll easier, yield higher mileage and … Read more
http://failblog.org/2009/08/03/helmet-fail-3/check out this helmet.Flo K
The government has today announced that £30 million will be available for transport funding to support the thousands of new homes being built across the country over the coming months, and this could mean many new and improved cycling routes.The funding, announced by Housing Minister John Healey and Transport Minister Sadiq Khan, completes the second … Read more
Spare a thought for cyclists in Ottawa – scores of them were hit with violation tickets from police, with around 300 being issued to people on two wheels in one week.Ottawa police gave the tickets out to cyclists and drivers in a week-long safety campaign which began shortly after a hit and run accident last … Read more
Olympians James Cracknell and Rebecca Romero’s tandem record bid has ended in disappointment as the duo have had to abandon their attempt to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats because of injury. Beijing cycling gold medallist Romero has had to withdraw from the ride because of pain in her knees.The pair were just north of Johnstone Bridge … Read more
I am not usually the type of person who allows internet forum hype to cloud my judgement but the sort of threads on sites such as Bike Radar and Veloriders surrounding the upcoming Team Sky has left me salivating (and not with Swine Flu) (Honest).There has been a list of riders circulating the ‘net which you … Read more
The annual Tour of Pendle Cycle Race takes place this Sunday, and police are warning motorists road closures will be in place ahead of the annual event, which is part of the Premier Calendar attracts some of the UK’s biggest names.A selection of busy main roads in Lancashire will be closed to make way for … Read more
Polaris’ Outlaw jersey is primarily a MTB top but can be pressed into commuting and casual use too, meaning it’s pretty versatile. However, the slightly unusual cut and its tendency to pick up whiffs mark it down as day-to-day wear. The Outlaw is nicely constructed from Airbase fabric, which is a fairly loose Polyester weave. … Read more
