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Foot Tunnel closure concern for London riders
London cyclists who use the Greenwich Foot Tunnel as a means of getting across the Thames have reacted angrily to suggestions that it might be closed for almost a year.The tunnel, which links Greenwich to Tower Hamlets, is to undergo refurbishment works beginning this September, which will last until March 2011.But according to Greenwich.co.uk, a … Read more
The light lane: it lives!
We’ve had a couple of stories about the Light Lane and the Laser and they seem to capture folks’ imagination. So I was very pleased to see this morning that there’s a working prototype of the Light Lane on YouTube!Okay, so it doesn’t have the little bike symbol on the road behind the rider, but … Read more
Cycloc bike storage
The Cycloc is a simple and ingenious cycle storage solution that’s easy to fit and simple to use. It doesn’t do enough to justify the fairly hefty price tag, but if you’re displaying your bike as well as storing it, the Cycloc is elegant and practical. The Cycloc is a conical plastic affair with a … Read more
Cancellara wins the Tour of Switzerland
Fabian Cancellara continued his return to form with victory in the nine-stage Tour of Switzerland. On home turf, Cancellara blew away the challenge from Tadej Valjavec who started the final day four seconds ahead. Clad in his red skinsuit as the Swiss time trial champion, Cancellara took almost four minutes out of Valjavec.Such was Cancellara’s dominance … Read more
The Tour Comes To Town
Well, not that tour but plenty of excitement was abound the streets of Colchester, one of only twelve towns to host these short but frenetic criterium races. It never ceases to amaze me, the number of people, although small businesses in particular who throw the arms skyward in despair at the first mention of road … Read more
Ogio Metro rucksack
Ogio don’t sell specifically this as a bike bag – it’s promoted for mixed use – and to be honest it shows. Although it’s well made it doesn’t have those little touches which make a bag ideal for use on two wheels. On upright machines and short hops it’s fine, but if your ride is … Read more
Llanwrtyd Wells gears up for GORE
It’s only two weeks now until the GORE BIKE WEAR Road sportive team descends onto the smallest town in Britain, Llanwrtyd Wells, for the opening round of the three-ride series on Sat 4 July. road.cc will be there, and we hope to see plenty of you on the start line!What makes the GORE series so … Read more
Kenda Konstrictor 700x23c tyre
Named for their road holding prowess and serpentine tread pattern, Kenda’s Konstrictors have been among the most rewarding mid price 23mm road tyres I’ve used though they’re a pig to mount when new, even aboard very traditional rims. Incorporating the brands “Iron Curtain” technology not only safeguards against punctures but forms part of the wall … Read more
Bath Cycling Summit
We were co-sponsors of the Bath Cycling Summit organised by the Bath Cycling Campaign, a half-day conference on the state of cycling in our city, so I went down to see what the buzz was. It was an opportunity to put names to faces as regards the great and good of the cycling movement in … Read more