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