York City fan Simon Hood is just a few weeks away from a cycling challenge that would put any round-the-world rider to shame – riding to every one of his team’s home and away games this coming season.While others meander through stunning desert landscapes and soak up the atmosphere in exotic cities, Simon will be peddling … Read more
Well, if you’re a band obsessed with cycling and you’re playing a gig in a velodrome, it figures that you should throw in a few cyclists as ‘scenery’.Which is exactly what German techno-pioneers Kraftwerk did at their show in the Manchester Velodrome to open the Manchester International Festival.And not just any old cyclists, too. Gold … Read more
This weekend, of course, sees the start of the Tour de France, but while most of us will certainly be watching it at some stage, it’s a fair bet that we’d rather be out cycling than sitting on the sofa.One of the highlights of this weekend, for anyone taking part , is Saturday’s La Marmotte, … Read more
The tangled tale of Torpedo Tom Boonen has taken a dramatic twist with the news that Tour de France organisers WILL allow him to compete this year after all.The Belgian star had been barred for a positive test for cocaine in April – his third such misdemeanour in two years – and was ruled out … Read more
London cyclists were gathering today (Friday July 3) outside the offices of the Crown Prosecution Service to protest at what they see as lenient treatment of drivers who kill cyclists.The demonstrators were due to gather at 4pm at the CPS offices at 50 Ludgate Hill EC4 to hold a short vigil and read out a prepared statement … Read more
Germany is a stronghold of fixed gear bike culture and nowhere in Germany more so than Berlin. Just as in Britain, fixed has become fashionable and spread well beyond its courier and track cycling roots. So far, in fact, that in Berlin it now faces an official backlash.Traffic cops in Berlin have been taking a … Read more
A road race for junior riders in Devon will not be held again after local people hurled abuse at competitors and ignored road closure signs.Mid Devon Cycling Club and Exeter Wheelers organised the event in the town of Kingsteignton had permission from the police and the county council to hold the two-hour event.But after reports … Read more
Speaking at a press conference in Monaco yesterday banned Kazakh rider Alexander Vinokourov was adamant that he would be returning to the Astana team, come what may, when his current ban from cycling ends on 24 July. If the any of the current management set-up don’t like that fact, they can leave – and that … Read more
To much fanfare Trek have unveiled the new series 6 Madone, the bike that the Astana team will be riding in this year’s tour. There’s been some speculation (see this forum thread) about the new Madone but now all the details are available, and you can read all about it on Trek’s website. But let’s … Read more
With super smooth hubs and superb lateral stiffness, Halo’s Aerotrack wheels are undeniably fine, bombproof wheels for daily road and/or winter service but weighing 993g and 1030g (front and rear respectively) you wouldn’t put them on a lithe track or TT mount. The garish neon green and black colour scheme topped off with pink 25mm … Read more
