Couple of interesting cycling-related articles from this weekend’s papers. Observer Money managed to yoke a mention of Sustrans’s new Bicyclebelles scheme to a longer piece on cycle insurance.Articles like this are worth checking out because the insurance market is so volatile that the deals on offer to cyclists can change very quickly, particularly when it … Read more
The Dartmoor Classic Cyclosportive, which takes places on the 28th of June is filling up fast with most of the 1500 places already gone… although you might still be able to sign up if you live in Devon.225 places on the event have been reserved for Devon County Council’s TravelWise Initiative. To qualify for a … Read more
They be a breedin’ fast down my way… These, yes, this many within ten yards of each other!Already reported them to www.fillthathole.org.uk if you spot any do the same.
Went mountain biking in Wales this weekend wih friends. Rode the trails at Llandegla and Penmachno which were fun. I like natural trails but booking a weekend with friends just getting on with it is useful when it could be cold. But the weather was nice and warm, 54km on Saturday and about 40km on … Read more
Mr Crud contacted us at the weekend posting a thread on the forum to report a potential problem for some users of the first batch of ’09 Raceguards.According to Mr C “.the first batch had some tolerance problems resulting in a less-than-perfect clamping to the seatpost”. Most likely to be affecteted are any of you … Read more
The Ridgeback Solo World is a solid single speed Winter companion, best for a mixture of short hops and longer training rides. If you’re looking for a straight up Winter trainer then the Solo is probably a bit overbuilt, but it’s a stable and dependable cruiser for the darker months.The heart of the Solo is … Read more
Helpfully parked right by the door, so that even we couldn’t miss it was the sexiest bike at the show, the Ridgeback Flight Ti.We’re big fans of Ridgeback’s flat bar’d road range, Madison have a strong case to be the inventors of the genre, the Flight Ti is basically the current Ridgeback range topper, the Flight … Read more
Transport for London today insists plans for London’s bike-hire scheme are on target despite rumours of a delay caused by problems with the Parisian Vélib system.Earlier this month road.cc reported the French bicycle hire scheme, launched 18 months ago, was in danger of falling victim to the darker side of human nature thanks to vandalism, … Read more
Looking for a challenge? Not afraid of a few little hills? How about ten big hills?If you’re still reading, the King of the Downs sportive could be for you. Applications are now invited for the brand new 110-mile sportive tackling more than ten “killer climbs” with the South East’s North Downs, Surrey Hills and Ashdown … Read more
The crisis in French cycling is explored in pictures by Magnum photographer Harry Gruyaert in the next and twelfth issue of Rouleur, released at the end of February.The 130-page issue also features a report from the Tour of Burkina Faso and the second part of Rouleur’s series on classic jerseys, as well as columns by … Read more
