A quick fix of quirky bike stuff

Trying to keep up with the constant flood of cycling information that flows through road.cc towers is a bit like trying to paint the Forth Bridge (except they are actually going to finish that now apparently). Anyway here’s some of the stories, pictures and websites that caught my eye in the last few days that … Read more

No traffic lights – what if?

Interesting video making the case for getting rid of all traffic lights, everywhere, forever… or at least for a bit, in Devon 🙂thoughts?Thanks to Carlton at BikeBiz for the linkFind more videos like this on Free to Choose

Contador wins Paris Nice prologue

Alberto Contador layed down a significant marker yesterday not only for the rest of the peloton, but for the rest of his team too. Contador spent time this winter working on his time trial technique in a Californian wind tunnel – it obviously paid off.Even so, his victory in the opening time trial prologue of … Read more

Communist cycle lanes

Imagine if all the bike lanes in your town were the width of this one in Tianenmen Square… thanks to jezzzer for the pic!

Just in: Dahon Cadenza Solo

Dahon first unleashed the Cadenza Solo at Eurobike a couple of years back and I’ve been keen to get one in for test ever since… now here it is.Dahon call this as an urban utility/sports bike. Basically it’s a 26in singlespeed/fixed that folds and while that might not at first seem like a big cycling … Read more

Giro Ionos (Garmin-Slipstream limited edition)

The new Ionos is a range topping helmet aimed at experienced, high level road cyclists. The limited edition Ionos lid in Garmin Slipstream team livery tops out the Ionos range (there’s also a limited edition lid in Astana colours) there is now no difference on the suggested retail price between it and the standard model … Read more

Buff reflective

The reflective Buff is a new development from the Spanish manufacturer of unique and versatile sports headwear. The one we tested, with a wave motif, is a flexible solution to all manner of cold weather problems that strike cyclists and runners. Cyclists have worn Buff garments for several years and basically this is an original … Read more

Finish Line Super Bike Wash

Like washing liquids, which are always NEW! and IMROVED! promising AMAZING PERFORMANCE! bike cleaning products tap into our desire for products that will magically take care of mundane chores.This cleaning liquid from Finish Line bills itself as ‘The fast and easy cleaner. Spray on – wipe or rinse off’ which rather raises hopes that all … Read more

CTC’s New Vision calls on Government to double cycling in 10 years

The CTC today launched its New Vision for Cycling which calls on the Government to commit to doubling cycle use in Britain in the next 10 years. The CTC document comes at a time when the Government prepares to set out its future transport priorities.Making the case for cycling the CTC’s New Vision highlights two … Read more

Friday Schwag Grab: Brooks leather cycle clip

Next up: a natty leather trouser clip from Brooks, one of those ones that snaps round your leg – or, more amusingly, round anything that you throw it at in its open state. Make your commute just that bit classier and your office just a bit more dangerous…Usual rules: just post and you’re in the … Read more