Topeak’s Road Master Blaster is a well-thought-out frame pump that’s a reliable companion for longer excursions. Well built and capable of high pressures, it’s a great touring or Audax pump.The Aluminium-barrelled, plastic-ended Master Blaster has a sprung handle and comes with a strap to keep it snugly attached to your bike; there’s four sizes to … Read more
Twice-winner of the Tour de France Laurent Fignon has been diagnosed with advanced intestinal cancer.The 48-year-old Frenchman, who won the event in 1983 and 1984, told a television interviewer that although his cancer had metastasized, treatment had begun once the diagnosis was confirmed.“We know for certain it’s in the pancreas and we don’t know the … Read more
Team Halfords Bikehut made it two wins in a week as they dominated the team competion and the individual results in round 6 of the Tour Series in Southport last night. In fact, last night was their third team win in a row. Ed Clancy took the win, with Tuesday’s winner Rob Hayles in fourth, … Read more
Alejandro Valverde (Caisse D’Epargne) today did his best to ensure that if the UCI are to end his season prematurely (and the next one too) that he at least has a chance of going out with a win at the Dauphiné Libéré.The Spanidard attacked decisively today on the slopes of Mont Ventoux and now heads … Read more
It was a two-wheeled procession at Buckingham Palace today as four-times Olympic Gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy received his Knighthood from Prince Charles for his services to the sport of cycling, and six other members of British Cycling, ranging from elite riders to a volunteer, also collected their Honours. The seven are among 21 members … Read more
Yesterday the London Cycle Campaign ran the a series of Biketubes, nothing to do with the rubbery air chamber in your wheels but an initiative to to help people who would usually go by tube to get to work by bike during the London underground system during the 48hr strike.Although it was raining the LCC … Read more
Various Hollywood websites and blogs are reporting the film of Lance Armstrong’s life story which has spent the last three years in “development hell” has moved closer to becoming a reality with the appointment of a writer to the project.Film industry blog Risky business says that Gary Ross whose writing credits include Big, Dave, Mr. Baseball … Read more
I don’t want to disturb you readers but I sometimes get the inspiration for this blog whilst in the shower after a ride. Last night I led a charmed life arriving in village after village just after the rain had been dumped from the sky.I did get a little bit wet, but no-where near the … Read more
Wheel the bike out the bedroom where it’s been resting for the last few months, bounce it down the stairs on a soft back tyre and clamp it in the workstand. Hello gorgeous, it’s been a while.Off the bike again, but for over three months this time, and with extra added medical testing and poking … Read more
After a few angst ridden moments and a couple of deviations from the script, the Teenage dream is finally ready for the road. Older machines and frames in particular, no matter how well loved can spring surprises. At Justin’s Burl’s Harwich workshop last Friday, the tension mounted as my chosen headset crown race proved too … Read more
