After what seems like an eternity spent on its dusty roads, our round-the-world charity cycling hero James Bowthorpe has finally left Australia and has just arrived in Auckland, New Zealand.James has cycled round the coast of the great continent, from Perth in the west to Brisbane in the east, and his trip seemed to be … Read more
Click here for the review…Just about the shiniest thing we could hope to have in the office, Van Nicholas have just dropped off an Astraeus for us to test, built up with full Dura Ace 7900 and VNT Carbon clincher wheels. Cue silence and a lot of dreamy gazing from pretty much everyone: it’s a … Read more
Never mind the winds causing havoc in the TDF, they have been hugely impressive on my commute for the last two days.It has an effect on us all.I have been in an aero, tuck position hammering a large gear with the wind in my favour; while on the same day sitting up because I was … Read more
Stage 5: Le Cap d’Agde-Perpignan 196.5KmThomas Voeckler justified his place in the heart of the French fans with a fabulous win on today’s 5th stage of the Tour de France – incredibly considering his reputation for lone attacks and aggressive riding this is was his first Grand Tour stage win.Voeckler’s companion in the day long … Read more
More than 11,500 miles of cycling trips have been taken in and around Darlington as a result of a challenge laid down to local employers.Businesses and organisations have signed up for the Darlington Cycle Challenge, which began on June 22 to encourage more people to cycle to work.The scheme will finish this Sunday (July 12) … Read more
A cold bath after a long spell in the saddle helps sports cyclists recover faster, a new study from Australia has shown.Looking forward to a hot bath and a long soak was the traditional way of unwinding after a tough ride, but not any more it seems.According to Dr Joanna Valle, of the Australian Institute … Read more
Two more postal workers in the North West of England are facing the sack for failing to wear cycling helmets, prompting a plea for ‘common sense’ by regional MPs.The two postmen, based in Garstang and Lytham, are apparently under investigation for not complying with Royal Mail requirements that all cycling postal workers must wear a … Read more
A cycle ride in support for a safe route along Portsmouth’s seafront was cancelled when one of its participants was injured by a car.Portsmouth Cycle Forum planned the ride for Sunday along the seafront at Southsea, in the face of a city council decision not to allow cycling along the prom.But the ride was scrapped … Read more
The cyclist captured on video being barged from his bike by a police officer during a Critical Mass rally in New York last year is suing the New York Police Department for $1.5m.The ex-police officer, Patrick Pogan who was caught on camera last year body slamming cyclist Christopher Long to the floor during the Critical … Read more
