Sustrans today agreed funding for two big cycling infrastructure projects. Rhyll and Kinmel Bay in Wales will be connected by a new cycling and walking network including a new crossing over the River Clywd; and Crewe and Nantwich will be connected by a new ‘green corridor’ set back from the busy A530.Both projects are joint … Read more
Charges against Cyclist Tom Boonen relating to a positive test for cocaine use were today dropped by a Belgian court on the basis that he had “been punished enough”. The Quick-Step rider reacted to the news by winning tuesday’s stage of the Tour of Qatar, landing himself the leader’s jersey in the race.Boonen landed in … Read more
Cannondale look to have won the race to become the first manufacturer to offer a bike sporting Shimano’s new Di2 electronic groupset.The Limited Edition SuperSix Di2 will be available from March in the UK at an eye-watering £7499 so all you early adopters out there had better start saving now.As well as full Dura Ace Di2 … Read more
This security pack contains stainless steel locking skewers, a seatpost lock and top cap lock designed to prevent the light fingered from whipping your wheels, seat post and increasingly, valuable forks and stem. The system works on a similar principle as household door locks with a unique combination, operable only with the supplied key which … Read more
As he says himself “Why not?”Armstrong posted the picture of the T1 Track bike on TwitPic yesterday to more than a little comment. If you want one like Lance’s though, you’ll have to head over to the States, the T1 isn’t available in Blighty. No doubt about it the bike is nice… not so sure … Read more
That thing with my keys where I put them in my pocket after locking the shed and then have to take them straight out again to unlock the gate, that I knew I would have to unlock. I do it EVERY DAY. Why can’t I stop? Ride home in the snow (with gloves on), get home … Read more
Not really dieted before but last spring my workload changed somewhat and I dida lot less riding. The weight crept up and I stepped on the scales over New Year. I was about a stone above where I should be so undertook to lose 12lbs in 12 weeks. Aim is to eat less / better … Read more
Given that some parts of the country are having their worst snow for 20 years we thought we’d better re-publish this…In countries where Winters are colder than ours cyclists are well used to riding on ice, so what are the best ways to deal with the slippery stuff? Here are road.cc’s top ice riding tips … Read more
Roger Hammond today became the second British rider to win a stage of the Tour of Qatar – and they’ve only had two stages so far. Yesterday Bradley Wiggins overcame the handicap of the frankly limp 2009 Garmin/Slipstream plaid jersey* to win the opening time trial.Today it was Hammond’s turn when his Cervelo Test Team … Read more
Ground Control To Major Jake.
Your top-tube’s dead,
there’s something wrong.
Can you hear me, Major Jake?
Can you hear me, Major Jake?
Can you hear me, Major Jake?
Can you….
As a result of the [url=/content/blog/1656-altercation]altercation[/url] a few weeks ago, the Major Jake cyclo-cross bike has a hefty dent in the top-tube, of the kind that isn’t too beneficial for aluminium. It’s time to say goodbye.
