Knog are undoubtedly an innovative brand with some fantastic ideas and some equally curious monikers. However for all the N.E.R.D’s many charms, more traditional wireless computers have the edge if value for money is your highest priority.The brand have continued the theme of its lighting range and applied it to computers. Available in a choice … Read more
Cadel Evans so often the nearly man of recent grand tours and last year of the Dauphiné Libéré too made a graphic statement of intent today in winning the opening time trial stage by 8 seconds from his great rival Alberto Contador of Astana.At 12.1Km the time trial opener was long enough and technical enough … Read more
Do you remember in Jaws when Chief Brody says “gonna need a bigger boat!” , well I’m going to need a bigger garage!Flo K
I have ridden 30 miles today on my single speed; it’s really direct, lively and simple by its very nature, which is what I love!If you love pedalling then there is no escaping the joy and connection you feel with the ride, it can be hard work, but it’s about effort V reward.I took in … Read more
Rinsing your mouth with a sugary solution can significantly boost cycling performance suggests research by British academics. They found that over shorter periods of exercise (under an hour) your brain reacts to the promise of carbohydrate by increasing activity in the areas of the frontal corex that control reward/pleasure, and motor skills – which in … Read more
Solo promise that their Merino sock will ‘help you say goodbye to sweaty, smelly feet’ and they’re spot on: these are amongst the most comfortable cycling socks I’ve ever worn. All this performance comes at a price, but if you suffer at all in the foot department then it’s a price worth paying.The Solos are … Read more
Available in a range of garish and not-so colours to coordinate with your wheelset, Halo’s Twin Rail courier tyres have as much to offer winter trainers and club mounts as urban fixers.Every bit the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing, their hardy twin rail tread with centre ridge might lack the light trail capabilities of their … Read more
Cycling is more popular now than at any time since its ‘Golden Age’ in the late 19th century, according to the CTC.The UK’s national cyclists’ organisation has just surpassed its membership record set in 1899 – just after the invention of the pneumatic tyre and before cars appeared in great numbers. Then, 60,449 cyclists flocked … Read more
Well that was good, this week’s Schwag grab for Two Colomba jerseys was probably our most popular ever, but now it’s over and we’ve got two winners.Step forward Flying Scotsman who gets the Peace jersey and Mr Chrispy who is going to look oh-so Italian in that nice Tricolor jersey. If you would both like … Read more
Did you know that if you’re cycling in figure-hugging shorts, that mad 4×4 driver on the school run isn’t really attempting to snuff out your life? Apparently, she’s just trying to get a closer look at your bum…..The Prostate Cancer Charity recently commissioned a survey that looked at cycling habits in the UK, ahead of a … Read more
