“If getting measured up for a new suit of clothes turns you on, then just wait for your first fitting for a bicycle!”. So runs Michele Brown’s introduction to ‘ The Bespoke Bicycle’, a five-minute film about Witcomb Cycles from their 70s heyday. The short was an edition of This Week in Britain, a weekly … Read more
So what’s so special about these tyres?For one the front (Attack) is quite different to the rear (Force) in this combo. It is narrower, lighter and has a different tread pattern.The idea behind this is that the driving forces are transmitted through the rear tyre, therefore it makes sense to design is especially for this. … Read more
You’ve probably seen some of the many stories about the French prison service’s interesting approach to putting criminals back on to the straight and narrow by getting them to ride it in a 20 stage version of the Tour de France complete with outriders, medical support (who knows there may even be drugs) and the … Read more
In a development that many observers will have seen coming the AFP news agency is reporting that Bernard Kohl now says he was mis-quoted by the French newspaper L’Equipe and says he will sue.In an interview published yesterday (Tues) the sports daily quoted the Austrian rider who came third in last year’s Tour de France … Read more
Normal service was resumed in today’s 4th stage of the Dauphiné Libéré when current time trial world champion Bert Grabsch took 51:26 to complete the 42.4Km individual time trial and Cadel Evans rolled in seven seconds down to claim 2nd place and reclaim his spot at the top of the general classification.David Millar came in … Read more
This year’s Tour de France will be the most heavily tested ever UCI President Pat McQuaid told an international anti-doping conference in Paris today. The organisation is collaborating with Tour organisers ASO and the French National Anti-Doping Agency, the AFLD to ensure that all riders likely to ride in this year’s Tour will be targeted … Read more
Katusha team member Antonio Colom has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance EPO, amid allegations that a ‘culture of doping’ is prevalent in the sport.The 31-year-old Spaniard will now face a hearing with the Spanish Cycling Federation and if the allegation is upheld he may miss the Tour de France, beginning on … Read more
An information site for women cyclists in London was launched at an event in the capital last night (Tues June 9)SheSpokeLondon, set up by the LCC, aims to encourage women to get out on their bikes, share experiences and information and campaign for cycling rights.Around 100 people turned out to the launch event at the Shortwave … Read more
My quest for a road shoe you can walk on is over! I’ve been looking for a pair of comfortable and stiff – in short, performance – cycling shoes in the what manufacturers would call MTB class.I’ve always thought this was a bit short-sighted. What about commuters, audaxers, people who own more than one bike … Read more
