London, Edinburgh and Blackpool will all host night time bike races this summer as the Nocturne series confirms new race dates today.The Edinburgh Nocturne will kick things off on 30th May followed by Smithfield on 6th June with the Blackpool Nocturne taking place on 1st August. All three events promise a blend of top class … Read more
A Kilt and bagpipes are not the most streamlined accessories for a pro cyclist but it’s what Scotsman Evan Oliphant wore to lead the Plowman Craven Madison riders at the team launch in Milton Keynes yesterday.Oliphant, one of the veterans of the squad has recently returned from a summer racing in Australia to join the … Read more
Everyone of a certain age will remember the Selle San Marco Concor, with its high back and scooped nose. San Marco have revisited it recently, giving us the Concor Light – a similar shape but with a modern twist. It’s not the real thing though, but the new vintage Concor is, quite literally.It’s made from … Read more
Cycling hero Lance Armstrong will compete in this year’s Tour of Ireland to promote the work of his cancer charity.The 37-year-old will take part in the event for the first time in 17 years before attending the Livestrong Global Cancer Summit, in Dublin, organised by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.The international summit, between August 24-26, is … Read more
A NEW website aims to find out why so many less women cycle than men, in a bid to reduce the cycling gender gap.Sustainable transport charity Sustrans is preparing to launch the “bikebelles” website on March 8, to coincide with International Womens Day. It is part of a campaign to identify why only one per … Read more
We’re back in the office now bleary-eyed after a day pounding the floor at iceBike, the trade show for Madison who are the UK’s largest distributor of bikes and cycling gear. There was plenty of interesting stuff to see, some of it we’d seen before, but by no means all and it was a chance … Read more
Here at road.cc I enjoy a reputation for the obscure. Things quirky and just a little different fascinate me. My red Univega is a prime example. Based around a high- end (double butted 4130) Cro-moly frameset hailing from the late 90’s, it features Ritchey ends, curly stays and braze ons a plenty.Enjoying a steady evolution … Read more
Bit quiet at road.cc towers today cos we’ve been out at Madison’s inhouse show, iceBike. Madison are the UK biggest distributor of cycling bits ‘n’ bobs handling major brands like Shimano, Cervelo, Kryptoinite, Profile, Blackburn, Giro, Bell and a load more plus their own bike brands Ridgeback and Genesis and their own clothing and parts … Read more
Did a lot of hours at work since last spring and consequently less cycling. New Years resolution was to finish work twice a week on time and go for a ride. This has rarely happened so far and today was another late night at work and no riding. So gets to the bike for the short ride home and a puncture, the sixth this year. I only had a standard size tube with me which was not quite long enough for the rim, lbs having sold out!
The original… and still the best? Well certainly one of the best. The Crud rear Raceguard has has a bit of an overhaul this year (review coming soon) but the Crud Catcher got only a few minor tweaks, testament to the fact that there’s not a lot that’s broke about it. Okay it’s not as … Read more
