India is done with James and he’s now resting up in Bangkok with Thailand, Malaysia and Australia ahead of him. Before he sets out again, though lets look back at his adventures on the Sub Continent…If riding around the world at a record pace was easy we’d all be doing it. That point was rammed home … Read more
There are still some places left on the CTC and Cyclenation cycle campaigning conference in Manchester on 30th May. If you are a cycle campaigner or you want to be one you’ll get the chance to learn the secrets of successful cycle campaigning and meet other people who are passionate about creating a cycling culture … Read more
The Knog Gekkos are good strap on lights. They’re not super bright and you wouldn’t want to go cross country with them or out beyond where the sky glows orange, but they’re ideal as a backup or rescue light around town. The styling is retro chic, if you can still call things retro: perhaps post … Read more
This year’s Ride of Silence, which takes place tomorrow, will be supported by professional riders at the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de l’Aude. The annual ride takes place on the 20th of May across the United States and in various locations around the world to commemorate cyclists killed each year on the world’s roads and … Read more
Wandering through the industrial areas of downtown Frome the other day what should we come across but this rather lovely cream incarnation of the already rather lovely looking Charge Plug Grinder. The cream paintjob is exclusive to Evans Cycles, so you’ll need to wander down to your local branch or shop online. Currently the website … Read more
Now, this is a lovely thing. Eschewing the plastic favoured by most mini-pump manufacturers Lezyne have made the Alloy Drive, as the name suggests, entirely out of CNC-machined aluminium. Just playing with it in your hands you can feel and see the quality and thought that has gone into it; the bods at Lezyne seem … Read more
Peroni Gran Riserva – check. Parma Ham- check. Mozzarella – check. Vine Tomatoes – check. Mediterranean Bread- check. Homemade Dressing and Hand-Picked Basil Leaves (in Timbuk2, not pictured) – check. Calzini Rosa – check.
Mark Cavendish cemented his reputation as the sprinter to watch this summer with an explosive victory on the streets of Milan. After a perfect leadout by Boasson-Hagen and Renshaw, Cavendish went off the front at 300m out and made it look fairly simple, completing three wins in a row for Comlumbia Highroad. Allan Davis (Quickstep) … Read more
The Etape Caledonia, the UK’s only closed-roads sportive, was delayed yesterday after protesters scattered thousands of carpet tacks onto the route. A statement from the organisers on the event’s website stated:”Firstly, well done to those of you who competed this Sunday. Your spirit and patience was outstanding. We wanted to let you know the facts … Read more
