There’s no denying the Van Nicholas Ti is a stem of beauty and the obvious choice for a money’s-no-object fantasy Audax or crosser build. However, super stiff CNC machined alloy or even Cro-moly steel might represent better value-especially for powerfully built racers needing super stiff cockpits.Designed in the Netherlands, fabricated in the Far East from … Read more
The routes of five ‘BikeTubes’ have been announced in London as the capital gears up to beat this week’s Underground strikes.London Cycling Campaign (LCC) predicts that thousands of commuters will take to two wheels today (Tuesday June 9) and Thursday (June 11) as transport unions stage a walkout.The LCC has organised five ‘BikeTube’ rides into … Read more
Lampre’s Angelo Furlan won the sprint at the end of today’s 228Km stage from Nancy to Dijon. The Italian rider powered ahead of Marcus Zbert (BMC Racing Team) and Tom Boonen (Quick Step) in the finalf sprint for the line.Cadel Evans who won yesterday’s opening time trial remains in at the head of the general … Read more
Cyclists of all standards are being welcomed to the Welsh Festival of Cycling, which takes place at Rhayader from July 24-27.The four-day festival offers routes through some of the best scenery in Wales and there will be five different rides per day, including some suitable for families.Rhayader is on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains, … Read more
Especially if you can’t find someone to buy yours first…Lance Armstrong last week dropped the asking price on his Dripping Springs estate from $12m to $10.5m in a bid to get things moving. If you’ve got the dosh and you’d like to live in Texas here’s what your money buys you… 447-acres, seven miles of … Read more
Tyre levers is tyre levers, right? Well, not quite. Some are better than others and the Shuttle 1.2 set are up there with the best. They’re a clever and unique set that perform really well.Made from ‘engineering grade’ plastic (so, plastic then) the set comprises two levers. The short yellow one has a narrow tip … Read more
You can see it in his eyes. Pro cyclist Tony Gibb of the Madison.co.uk team thinks I am stalking him.It all started a couple of years ago when Tony was the guest of honour and presented the awards at our club dinner. He came across as a thoroughly nice chap who enjoyed being there and … Read more
Funding for pro-cycling schemes could be under threat if the Government carries out a £2bn local transport budget cut.The County Surveyors’ Society (CSS), an organisation which represents local transport officials, say grants could be slashed dramatically because of a squeeze on public finances.Brian Smith, the CSS’s president, said the Department for Transport’s (DfT) spending priorities … Read more
A semi-pro cyclist missed Stages 3 and 4 of the Tour Series last week following the theft of bikes and gear worth more than £14,000.Will Bjergfelt’s garage in Portishead, North Somerset, was forced open and most of his equipment stolen, including a Wilier Cento Uno road race bike valued at £7,500.The bike is black, white … Read more
London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson unveiled the routes for two of his proposed Cycle Superhighways on Friday, the two pilot routes: one from Barking to Tower Hill via the A13 and the other from Wimbledon to Bank via the A25 will be up and running by next May says the Mayor’s office.However first the Mayor and … Read more
