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
The Live Strong chalkbot is a fantastic thing. It’s such a good idea that I thought it was a viral hoax, and even as I’m writing this I’m half convinced that I’ll be denounced as a gullible fool. But the folks in the video are so earnest, and the chalkbot itself looks like such a … Read more
Mark Cavendish has called for a ‘clean’ Tour de France, saying that cycling is doing more than any other sport to rebuild its drug-cheat image. The rider admits that in cycling “and in every aspect of life” there are those who will cheat.”But if you put in the time and effort you are going to … Read more
Halfords have teamed up with power-assisted bike, skateboard and scooter manufacturer Urban Mover to distribute their range of electrically-assisted bikes. The bikes are available exclusively online at Halfords.com and they range in price from £739 to £1149; there’s eight models to choose from.All the bikes use Pedelec technology, which assists you as you’re riding rather … Read more
The UK Transport Secretary’s recent comments about the lack of cycling storage facilities in London following a tour of the capital by bike appear to have struck a chord with South West Trains, who have announced plans for major improvements at two stations.Lord Adonis will be pleased to see the company is to invest ‘hundreds … Read more
rafael was a late entry to the exhibitors list at the first European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition was a brand name very few attendees would have known or heard of rafael. That is changing fast, not only due to the eye-catching designs appearing under its name but because rafael claims to have found a method of production … Read more
