Torino – Arenzano 214kmMark Cavendish sprinted to his second stage victory of this year’s Giro and his second win of the week today to take the win from Tyler Farrar (Garmin Slipstream), Allesandro Petacchi (LPR Brakes) was third and Alan Davis Barloworld fourth.Columbia got their tactics just right on a stage set up for the … Read more
Hot news for skinny-jeaned cap wearing cyclists – Outlier feels your pain and has the kit to stop it. Some might view the current fashion for wearing skinny jeans or pants on a bike as a recipe for extreme crotch discomfort, but the boys at Outlier merely see it as a challenge.They’ve come up with … Read more
Children from Farnham Common Junior school have beaten 122 other schools in a virtual race around the world and a £1,000 prize.The race took place in March and the schools were racing to be first to reach a 46,000 mile total inspired by the actual 46,000 mile around the world journey of cycling adventurer Alastair … Read more
Colomba are a new cycling apparel company based in Richmond, North Yorkshire, who offer a small but perfectly formed range of four jerseys at present. All jerseys in the range are made using Sportwool™, an increasingly popular technical fabric for sportswear that combines the best aspects of modern man-made fabrics with the natural benefits of … Read more
Kenda’s Kwick rollers are too heavy for audax and not robust enough for laden touring but the keen price and dynamo track makes them contenders for hack duties – particularly in Winter. Despite stiff wire beads, they’re an easy fit on most rims. Recommended pressure range is the 50-85psi more commonly associated with mtb slicks, … Read more
What a ride home tonight, lashing rain, bonks, hunger and a plastered bike, now that’s what commuting is all about!With the unusual spate of good weather I have been riding home along the MTB trail which runs parallel to the road. Riding off road really hones your bike handling skills for dodging traffic.It’s great to … Read more
I was planning to install the Acor bottom bracket on Saturday morning having flooded the frame internally with Waxoyl on Friday night. This was somewhat dependant upon the splined fitting tool arriving in Saturday’s post. Sadly the postman brought it to my door but fought shy of ringing the bell, choosing instead to deliver his … Read more
Let’s keep it short and sweet: this is a well made, durable and practical set of keys, ideal for use in your workshop, shed or garage. They’re nice and long for excellent leverage with a useful holding block which can be wall mounted so you’re less likely to lose them. There’s a ball end on … Read more
Giro d’Italia – Cuneo – PineroloDanilo Di Luca stamped his authority on the Giro d’Italia today winning the longest stage in this year’s race and taking time out of his nearest rivals the Columbia Highroad riders Thomas Lövkvist and Michael Rogers. Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas) was 2nd with Denis Menchov (Rabobank) 3rd both 10s back along … Read more
A man has been arrested over the sabotage of the Etape Caledonia on Sunday, which saw thousands of carpet tacks scattered onto the route between Innerhadden and Schiehallion, 43 miles into the route. Hundreds of riders including the leaders suffered punctures, and some came off their bikes though thankfully there were no injuries.Police reported today … Read more
