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
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
