Lezyne’s steel floor drive track pump oozes old school charm with its varnished wooden handle, long black barrel and large gauge. However, it’s let down by an inferior nylon valve which requires dismantling to switch between Presta and Schrader stems.Shapely, polished aluminium feet provide a very solid platform while the long steel barrel maximises efficiency- … Read more
Flat tyres are sometimes the universe’s way of communicating a deeper, more serious problem and should be ignored at your peril… It all began with Saturday’s spring sunshine drawing me like a magnet to a mid morning ride. Road Path bike still requiring a stem and an afternoon to fit wheels, brake and drivetrain, my … Read more
Postal workers could be banned from using bikes in a cost-cutting exercise, according to a story in The Mirror today.Unions say Royal Mail is considering switching 100 cyclists in Cambridge to vans to cut 15 out of 200 jobs, according to the story.The Communication Workers Union called Royal Mail short-sighted with spokesman Steve Butts saying: … Read more
We all need our heroes and it seems the success of the British Olympic cycling squad has provided the image boost needed to inspire ordinary people to get on their bikes. With sprint specialist Victoria Pendleton appearing in the pages of style bible Vogue and a forthcoming issue of FHM, and Sir Chris Hoy, winner … Read more
When I saw the Dromarti Race Shoes in a photograph I thought they were the answer to my prayers, a shoe made of real leather looking identical to those worn by my heroes of yesteryear, Merckx, Coppi et al, but updated to suit modern pedals.Suffice to say that, when I got my hands on these … Read more
Mark Cavendish this afternoon won Milan San Remo at the first time of asking, but it was a mighty close finish wih Heinrich Haussler just millimetres back and his fellow Cervelo rider Thor Hushovd in 3rd place, Allan David was 4th and Alessandro Petacchi 5th.The young Manxman defied those who said he would struggle with … Read more
Available in a choice of several colours and with all the features you’d expect from adult mitts, the controllers might be just the thing for children looking to cycle longer distances. They offer excellent grip, insulation from road shock and protection in the event of a spill. The key ingredient is the Amara palm- a … Read more
What a glorious week of weather. You could tell things were good by the array and sheer number of Italian thoroughbreds on the road. Where were these super machines during the height of winter? My old Dawes work horse is looking haggard and paunchy in comparison. Still I like the fact it is British made; … Read more
Victoria Pendleton is one of the British athletes gearing up for the World Championships in Poland, which start on Thursday.The Olympic gold medalist has the opportunity of winning four world titles in Pruzskow, but doesn’t sound too confident.In an article in the Evening Standard, she says: “I honestly don’t know how I’ll fare.”The four golds … Read more
A different tee this time, in a different size. Large, with a kind of grid graphic on the front and some guff on the back too for good measure. In grey.Who wants it? Usual rules: just post a comment and you’re in the bag/hat/mug. The judge’s yadda yadda. No alternative prize will be offered**except we … Read more
