A pedal-powered airship will have a Giant bike frame at the heart of its design when it takes to the skies above Nottingham later this year.The helium-filled blimp, designed and built by students at Nottingham University, is partly inspired by the craft used by Stephane Rousson in his (unsuccessful) attempt to cross the Channel last … Read more
We are pleased to announce that road.cc is getting together with the 2009 Gore Bike Wear Road Sportive Series as their official media partner.What this means is we’ll be bringing you all the latest news about what’s happening at the various rounds of the series, plus we’ll be doing recce rides and passing on pre-ride … Read more
You’ve got to be in it to win it. Full set of signed postcards of all the Cervelo Test Team riders including Thor Hushovd, the man tipped by many, including Lance Armstrong, to win and last year’s Tour winner Carlos Sastre.For your chance to win simply comment here
A new online route planner allows cyclists to map their journeys via off-road routes and cycle paths for the first time.The online system, commissioned by Transport Direct and Cycling England, has been created by CycleCity Guides following months of detailed surveys conducted by a 15-strong team of cycle-mounted mappers.Martin Whitfield, director of CycleCity Guides, said … Read more
If you live in London and you’ve got a good idea for promoting cycling in the capital Transport for London (TFL) would like to give you some money, but you need to hurry the deadline for applications is in two weeks time on 3 April.Transport for London (TfL) is calling all Londoners and organisations that … Read more
The Dutch know a thing or two about utility cycling and Agu’s 130 could be an ideal no-frills pannier for commuters in a hurry. However, it feels a little quaint and it’s pricey considering what else is on offer for this kind of money. Designed for rear use only, the twelve-litre capacity consists of a … Read more
Last Saturday decided weather had improved sufficiently to get best bike out. Needed to take it for a spin as it is only three weeks till Tour of Flanders sportif.It felt fast when the wind was with me, riding alone as away for the weekend with friends. Escaped for a few hours, very nice. Started … Read more
Little bit of overkill on the ride home this evening, but you never know what or who you’re going to run into?
Put a stop to the idiots who ride single speed bikes mascaraed as fixers. You can spot these wannabes who ride a freewheel and only a front brake. This is fine if you are on a fixie as you can apply resistance to the back wheel through your pedals but the folk who are riding … Read more
The tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson from a head injury sustained while skiing has reignited the contentious issue of helmet use in skiing, cycling and sport in general.The 45-year-old actress, the wife of Liam Neeson, was not wearing a helmet when she had her accident during a skiing lesson on a beginner slope in … Read more
