A Chinese cyclist who has been riding around the world since 1997 has had to knock one country off his ‘visited’ list – because it’s too dangerous to cycle through.Lee Yue Zhong’s 12-year trip came to a premature stop when he was deported from Somalia for not having the right documents.He has visited 114 countries … Read more
There’s no doubting the steel framed fast tourers that tipped the scales around the 26lb mark, largely responsible for defining the sportive genre remain exceedingly worthy mile munchers but Audax bikes have become leaner, meaner and a whole lot racier. Faced with the prospect of owning just one road machine and with a couple of … Read more
Lorry drivers entering the City of London will be handed free stick-on mirrors in an attempt to reduce the number of cyclist deaths in the capital.Police and Corporation of London staff will distribute the mirrors at various checkpoints around the Square Mile. The mirrors stick on the cab window and are of the Fresnel type, … Read more
Given the fashion for mini-pumps it can be difficult to find decent full-size frame fit models. Blackburn comes to the rescue with a well-designed and nicely executed model capable raising a flat 700×23 from zero to 120psi in a matter of five minutes. However, racers should stick to CO2 cartridges and unless you’ve arms like … Read more
Alberto Contador turned the after-burners on to fire himself up the slopes to Verbier today. The Spaniard made it look easy as he climbed in to the yellow jersey on the first stage in the Alps. Lance Armstrong moved up into second overall with Bradley Wiggins in third.On the day nobody could live with Contador … Read more
Billed in some quarters as the most dramatic stage of the Tour so far, yesterday’s race was confirmation if any were needed that all top level sport is soap opera – with most of yesterday ‘drama’ coming after the race was run when we were treated to not one, but two controveries. I’m not complaining – … Read more
From its gaudy green box to its double scalloped, feather edged patches, the Rema Tip Top TT02 touring kit is more an institution than an accessory. You’re spoilt for choice these days if you’re looking to mend a tube but you’ll go a long way before you find better quality tools for the job than … Read more
Stage 14: Colmar – Besançon 199KmIt looked like a day for the break and so it proved we were also expecting some fireworks in the chase for the green jersey, the big surprise was that the yellow jersey was put in play too. Like yesterday the race was won in break from the break with … Read more
A clothing-optional dash by bike across a stretch of South Coast sandflats is on offer next Saturday (July 25).The ride begins at 7am from Shoreham Harbour west wall and will end at 10am on the beach at Worthing Pier.That Saturday sees one of the lowest tides of the year and the ride will set off … Read more
Heinrich Haussler capped a superb solo effort in the rainy Vosges mountains with the stage win today as the main contenders had a look at each other on the last big climb before the one that matters: Sunday’s mountaintop finish in Verbier. In the end there was no changes in the GC as the yellow … Read more
