Sylvain Chavanel (Quickstep), burst from a seven man break to win the 178Km third stage of Paris Nice from Juan Antonio Flecha (Rababobank) was second and Sebastian Langeveld (Rabobank) was third. Alberto Contador finished 1:10s back and surrendered his over-night lead.It was all change in the rain at Paris Nice today as Sylvain Chavanel riding … Read more
Over 200 cyclists lit up central London during the first London Cycling Campaign ‘Birds on Bikes’ night ride on Sat 7th March, celebrating International Women’s Day.The male and female riders followed a 10-mile route around central London, passing locations marking the achievements of women in the capital and lighting up the city with an explosion … Read more
Yep, my fire for the sport is burning yet again.
Why? Well after the circus of the last few years and books like Bad Blood, my mojo hasn’t been working. But the Cervelo boys in black have stirred my soul.
Some facts:
1. Their team has no egos
2. They ride one of the best bikes in the peloton
3. Their kit is coooool
4. They have a finely balanced team
5. They have Brit good-eggs Dan Lloyd, Roger H and Dan Fleeman, plus Emma P one of the nicest and most unassuming cyclists on the planet!
6. Their ethos is all about development, unity and honesty
The growth of cycling is a hot topic in the Pacific North West of the US of A. The proposed solutions to the problems of global warming and falling fuel prices include taxing bicycles and a new fuel tax that manages to combine the worst aspects of socialism – protection of inefficient and failing industries … Read more
It may not be a road bike but… the Ragley frame from Shedfire, the new bike brand from Brant Richards the man who gave the world the On One Pompino, is definitely worth a look. First off, it may not be a road bike but those tyre clearances would easily take a set of 700 … Read more
These trainer type SPD shoes from dhb strike an excellent balance between style, comfort and performance. Black suede/Codura uppers with subtle reflective detailing compliment anything in the cycling or civilian wardrobes whilst providing a little extra nocturnal security. A broader profile ensures day-long comfort, they’ll work with clips and straps but not your overshoes. Whilst … Read more
Radical measures to reduce childhood obesity in Wales are being discussed today during a debate between Welsh Assembly Government ministers, building contractors and architects.The debate, organized by sustainable transport charity Sustrans and Play Wales, will look at car-free housing developments in a bid to make streets safe for children to walk, cycle and play.Heavy snowfall … Read more
Sustrans hopes to make cycling to school top priority by offering free workshops to teachers from more than 40 schools in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The sustainable transport charity’s four dedicated Bike It officers will give teachers practical advice on how to promote cycling as a way of getting to school, linking up with the … Read more
Cycling tourism has stepped into the digital age thanks to a company offering GPS systems to visitors wanting to explore some of Scotland’s most beautiful yet remote routes.Velodays, based in Aberdeen, was established last year by keen cyclist Neil Innes, who wants to build on the popularity of cycling created by the Olympics to convert … Read more
Heinrich Haussler of the Cervelo Test Team won the second stage of Paris Nice ahead of Mark Renshaw (Columbia Highroad) and Mirco Lorenzetto (Lampre) the mercurial nature of cycle racing was once again demonstrated when yesterday’s stage winner Alberto Contador was held up by a crash at the back of the peloton in the final … Read more
