Beating yourself up in France (on a bike) is an annual rite for many British cyclists L’Etape du Tour is the star turn, but true connoseiurs of pain head for the Marmotte.This annual charity ride finishes with a gentle pootle up Alpe d’Huez – that’s after you’ve knocked off the Croix de Fer, Col Du … Read more
An extraordinarily successful year for Chris Hoy has been capped off in superb style by the announcement that the triple Olympic gold medal winner has been knighted in the New Year’s Honours List.The award is recognition for the achievements of the 32 year old track cyclist from Edinburgh who won three gold medals at last … Read more
The VDO MC1.0+ is a feature heavy computer that’ll give you a wealth of information about your ride. It takes a little while to get to know all the functions, but once you do it’s a great ride companion.Getting the computer on your bike is a simple enough process: the sensor and computer mount attach … Read more
KMC’s Z510HX chain is Intended primarily for the rigours of BMX racing and internal hub transmissions, but this beefy 112 link chain also lends itself particularly well to fixed and single speed applications.The anti drop design, counters chain sag and suits road conversions, although isn’t so effective on frames with vertical ends (better served by … Read more
Wiggle are now the exclusive UK distributor of Lightweight components, and the first shipment of gear has arrived. As well as the feathery rear mech (above) they’re offering six different wheels – Standard, Obermayer, Standard C, Ventoux 190 and 240 and the rear disc – and a bunch of other kit too.As an introductory offer … Read more
Cyclists using the Colliers Way section of the National Cycle Network Route 24 won’t have to clench their teeth for the first quarter of a mile anymore because Sustrans has won funding to have it tarmac’d over.Since the Colliers Way opened in 2004 thousands of leisure cyclists have enjoyed the beautiful landscape through which it … Read more
Isaac have issued a voluntary recall on all complete bikes and framesets made since 2004 after discovering that certain stem and spacer combinations can cause the fork steerer to fail.If you’ve got a post-2003 Isaac, you need to take it to your dealer who’ll be able to check for signs of damage and also fit … Read more
The Cervélo Test team – the bike racing outfit that’s about more than bike racing – has announced another sponsor to add its roster, UK/Swiss supplements and vitamins brand ZipVit are the latest cycle-related brand to climb aboard.Zipvit’s sponsorship of Cervélo’s Test Team is part of their strategy to make an impact in the cycling … Read more
We’ve just received a review copy of The Road to Mt. Ventoux, the Etape 2009 preview from Cyclefilm. Featuring one-man-sportive Mike Cotty, the DVD gives a full run-down of the 172km stage.The route this year meanders from nougat ground zero, Montélimar, to the top of the Giant of Provence, taking in six minor climbs that … Read more
Not a year passes without somebody claiming to have produced the last word in low friction, high durability chain lube. According to the blurb, Finish Line Pro Road is a ceramically reinforced lubricant constructed from a blend of synthetic oils and boron nitride, resulting in a cleaner, stronger and longer lasting film of lubricant.Finish Line … Read more
