Rollapaluza is launching a London Winter League and they’re calling it Brass Monkey, which you’ve got to admit is topical for the time of year.The idea, says the roller-racing outfit is to stage regular pub-style Rollapaluza nights for the grassroots of London’s growing indoor peloton. As part of the new league they will also be … Read more
Gipiemme have been out of the UK scene for a while, but now they’re back in force with a range of wheelsets from £75 budget trainers to a £1k carbon disc. The Tecno 1.55 Light sits comfortably in the middle of the range – it’s designed as a lightweight all-purpose wheel that’s fit for training … Read more
Merida is best known for its mountain bikes, especially thanks to the Multivan Merida cross-country team which boasts the all-conquering Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesja on its roster. But the Taiwanese brand makes a huge range of bikes right across the spectrum: hybrids, cyclo-cross, triathlon, fitness… and we’ve been getting the miles in aboard their top level … Read more
Britian’s top doctor says walking and cycling could be the answer to the worst effects of the UK’s growing health gap that leaves the poor suffering from more illnesses and dying younger.Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson has written an introduction to an evidence review by sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and said transport infrastructure can … Read more
Rollapaluza’s Bonfire Night excursion to Bristol was a big success with a large crowd of West Country cyclists turning up to try their luck on the rollers, or simply catch the action and soak up the atmosphere. Over 70 riders pre-registered for the competition, sponsored by Iron Horse, at Bristol’s Mud Dock Cafe including top roadies, … Read more
Lance Armstrong will not “sit around and sing Kumbayah” with Tour organisers ASO… and nor will he ride Paris-Roubaix. We can’t blame him for skipping ‘The Hell of the North’ in his comeback season, but the canning of the “Kumbayah” gig (what an enduring image that would have been) is just another sign that the chances of him … Read more
Plans have been submitted to Cycling England which aim to increase the number of people cycling regularly in Colchester by 75 per cent.The Essex town is one of Cycling England’s Cycling Demonstration Towns and under the plans the government and Essex County Council will both stump up £2.1m of investment to be spent on infrastructure, … Read more
The Ultrafire WF606A is a very good torch, for a very low price and it’s got the power to shake up the world of cycle lighting. If you’re a commuter that has to face unlit roads, or you just like a bit of night riding, chances are you’ve either invested in (or lusted after) one of … Read more
Cycling ace, Bradley Wiggins has been denied the freedom of Westminster, the London borough in which he grew up. The move to grant the Olympic hero the freedom of the borough was withdrawn by its sponsor, Labour Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg when it became clear that members of the ruling Conservative group on the council would vote … Read more
