German value-meisters Lidl are having a Cycling Essentials week next Thursday (23 July) with all sorts of bargain basement kit on offer in stores. And is the kit good quality? Well, from what we’ve seen of Lidl’s cycling offerings in the past, it’s generally good enough to justify the spend – you might not get … Read more
Mark Cavendish has denied racially insulting French riders at the Tour de France, claiming that some of his best friends are French.Cavendish, who grabbed a fourth stage victory this week, was the focus of attention in L’Equipe newspaper, which published the allegations by anonymous French riders.”Cavendish is racist, he’s anti-French,” said one rider. “He should … Read more
Endura’s Baa Baa Merino Tech Jersey combines fine gauge merino wool panels for the front, sleeves and lower back, with perforated merino and lycra panels for the upper and mid-back and armpits to improve ventilation.Flat-lock stitching is used throughout to prevent raised seams that may cause irritation, and there is a ¾ length zip with … Read more
The Government’s Carbon Reduction Strategy for Transport announced today is undermined by a lack of investment that would enable people to make local, low-carbon travel choices. That is the view of sustainable transport charity Sustrans, who say that the strategy alone will not help the UK hit its target of a 34 percent reduction in … Read more
Vatan – Saint Fargeau – 192kmAn uphill finish it may have been, and a narrow one too, but the power and organisation of the Columbia HTC leadout train has no equal in this year’s tour, and it delivered Mark Cavendish a superb fourth stage victory and put him back in the green jersey.It was a … Read more
Students from a school in Southport will be premiering a short film they made about cycling and the role it plays in the lives of local people tonight.The film, titled Pedal Power – The Way Forward was made by a group of girls aged 12-14 from Greenbank High School and will premier at the Southport … Read more
Transport secretary Lord Adonis has announced plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions today – and the promotion of cycling was high on the agenda.The green transport package put forward also promotes more high-speed rail and low-emission cars. He said he was determined to make public transport “a far more attractive choice” but added that building … Read more
Hub gears are big in the world of commuter bikes these days with everything from three to 14 speeds available. The benefits to the rider are straightforward: the chainline is simple and fixed, which means longer chain life and the ability to enclose the chain for even lower maintenance; and the gear mechanism itself is … Read more
Erratic drivers and cramp may be the bane of a cyclist’s life on the road. But for friends Adam Dunn and Gavin Topley it’s the humble Scottish midge that could prove the biggest problem while in the saddle.The two men are cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats in only their underwear to raise money … Read more
A free cycling festival will be held in York next month – and if successful the weekend could become an annual event.York already hosts the CTC’s York Rally every year at the race course. The Festival of Cycling, will be held in Rowntree Park, and will offer cycling enthusiasts three themed areas where visitors can … Read more
