To celebrate both the start of this year’s Tour de France and Carlos Sastre’s position as defending champion, Cervélo have lunched two very special and very limited editions of their flagship road frames; the all-conquering R3-SL and super aero S3 in exclusive black and yellow pinstripe paintjobs.Just 50 of the R3-SL framest will be produced, … Read more
Tickets for the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics – Manchester went on general sale through Ticketmaster at 9am today.Last year’ Manchester Velodrome hosted the first round of the Track World Cup and it was a sell-out. This year it is once again preparing to host the first round of the UCI Track Cycling World … Read more
White helmet with pink cycling cap underneath. White Oakleys. White jersey with pastel blue highlights. White gillet. White gloves. Assos shorts with white flashes on the front. White Campagnolo socks. Spangly white Sidis dancing in the sunlight. Pink bike. Gleaming white handlebar-tape.What do you mean “I didn’t see you”?
Micro matrix (faux leather to you and me) coverings and indexed Cro-moly rails might not set pulses racing but the Pro-Lite Cles CrMo saddle’s superb build quality, innovative design, competitive pricing, and unique “full zone” cut-out could be a big hit with those looking for a minimalist racing saddle at a price to match.Pro-Lite claim … Read more
Rapha Condor rider Kristian House capped a busy week in fine style today by taking the British road race Championships in Abergavenny. House, who has been a mainstay of the Rapha Condor team during the recent Tour Series, beat Cervelo’s Daniel Lloyd and Peter Kennaugh of 100% ME in a three main sprint.In some respects … Read more
What do you think about triangular frame bags? Never been sure myself about the aesthetic and the practicality? However I found this old one in the back of my garage; and it reminded me of the last time I used it, touring in the Alps. With full panniers it gave a useful and accessible option … Read more
Its been an odd week readers. After the [b]”Flat out in the Fens”[/b] sportive last week I have done a couple of short rides and a bit of relaxing pre-holiday (which is why I am writing, not riding on a Sunday morning).
Yesterday though the yearn to get up at the crack of dawn and ride my bike was too strong to resist and so, inspired by the beautiful photographs and adventurous articles in [b]Road.cc[/b]’s sister publication [b]”Singletrack World”[/b], I packed the barely used mountain bike in the car and headed for Rutland Water.
An Edinburgh cyclist who suffered a broken cheekbone after crashing on a poorly maintained cycle path in the city has been awarded £5,750 in damages by a Scottish judge after he successfully sued Scottish ministers.Iain Anderson brought his case in the Edinburgh Court of Session against Historic Scotland, which is a Scottish Executive Agency meaning … Read more
Nicole Cooke held of the challenge of Emma Pooley and Lizzie Armitstead to take her 9th British National Road Race Championship in a row in Avergavenny today and her 10th in total. Cooke outsprinted her two main rivals to take the title after 80 miles of racing over a tough course.Catherine Williamson (Fenix) made an early … Read more
If understated minimalist looks allied to great performance appeals to you, then these Seal Skinz mitts may be just what you are after.Snug Lycra backs with ventilation triangles work surprisingly well to stop your hands getting sweaty-even extended riding in very warm weather failed to leave my hands clammy and uncomfortable while the substantial terry … Read more
