I have just discovered Oury grips from the States, introduced to me by my fixie riding American “buddy”. If you are riding flat bars, riser or are a singlespeed / fixie rider, then these could be the grips for you! They are better for those with larger hands as they are thick, so much so … Read more
Christian Vandevelde (Garmin Slipstream) made amends for his spill in the opening time trial with a fine win in stage four of the Paris-Nice, attacking 20km from the finish and winning the stage by 14 seconds over Jonathan Hivert (Skil Shimano) and Mirco Lorenzetto (Lampre). Sylvain Chavanel retained the race lead overall, but his advantage … Read more
We tested Tortec’s Reflector mudguards recently but the company has also introduced a new rack, the Velocity aimed at commuters and audax riders.Made from TIG welded 10mm aluminium tubing with stainless steel fittings what sets the Velocity apart is it’s sliminline look and light weight – Tortec claim two big advantages for this. The rack’s … Read more
Sustrans today went live with its Bikebelles website the organisation’s first step in it’s bid to encourage more women to cycle.The new site focuses very much on addressing the reasons women currently don’t ride bikes with a lot of tips on comfort and appearance while also stressing the many benefits of cycling in terms of … Read more
Revolution’s air pressure gauge takes the guesswork out of optimum tyre inflation. Small enough to sneak inside a jersey pocket, yet sturdy enough for the workshop, it’s blessed with the largest and clearest display I’ve encountered. Registering pressure (in both PSI and Bar) from zero to a whopping 260psi – enough to blow a tubular … Read more
Well I knew that track pump left at work would prove useful! Today it was used by another rider, who also has a like for coloured tyres!It’s been a quiet few days commuting the only notable thing apart from the great weather was being sprayed with car windscreen wash! I really must take more care … Read more
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
