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The Road Book 1989 Edited by Matt Rendell
With the team behind The Road Book having just released its fifth edition for the 2022 season, Ned Boulting has passed the editorial reins to renowned author, journalist and presenter Matt Rendell for The Road Book 1989, a shorter edition that – no surprises – covers the famous 1989 season. This was a year most … Read more
Want to own Fausto Coppi’s custom 1946 Bianchi road bike? This masterpiece is yours for £103,505
This Bike at Bedtime dives into the world of cycling legend Fausto Coppi, and more particularly, one of his lovely Bianchi road bikes. This expertly-crafted machine, reportedly built by the legendary frame maker Luigi Valsassina in 1946, is arguably a true testament to Coppi’s impact on cycling and his quest for technical perfection, and we’ve spotted … Read more
Bus sandwiches, hitching lifts, and paying your own way: The not so glamorous life of a small nation at the world championships
During an event like the UCI Cycling World Championships, the spotlight, and therefore the attention of the fans and media, tends to fall on the Mathieu van der Poels and Lotte Kopeckys of the peloton as they battle for those coveted rainbow bands and a place in cycling history.But unlike, say, the highly controlled and … Read more
Van Nicholas Boreas
The Van Nicholas Boreas blends classic aesthetics with a stiff performance orientated ride, with that recognisable titanium plushness thrown in for good measure. Basically, it’s a beauty to look at, and the same to ride, plus in a cycling world full of gadgets and complexity it brings a feeling of simplicity, which is backed up … Read more
Cyclists left baffled as “pointless” new bike route sends them straight towards locked gates
Cyclists and locals have been left bemused after a new painted cycle route, introduced as part of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme, appeared to direct them straight towards a pair of permanently locked gates.The bike lane has been installed in Heaton, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, as a new addition to the area’s Low … Read more
Get your rocks off (by bike): Researchers encourage gig-goers to cycle by creating active travel and music map of Glasgow
It turns out that Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch’s passion for getting around by bike isn’t the only common thread linking cycling with Glasgow’s vibrant music scene (the medal podium-cum-outdoor music venue in George Square for this month’s UCI Cycling World Championships doesn’t count because it was temporary, unfortunately). Researchers at the University of … Read more
“Just as women’s cycling finally made it, my team failed”: Longstanding Paris-Roubaix winning women’s team set to fold at end of 2023 after losing key sponsors
A positive drugs test on the world’s strongest team, a two-year ban for cyclocross star Toon Aerts, an excruciatingly long-running doping saga finally reaches a conclusion (somewhat), and, now, a major race-winning squad is set to close its doors due to sponsorship troubles – It’s been quite the week for nostalgia merchants of cycling’s not-so-distant … Read more
Bad weather and soaring costs blamed as ‘Boris Bike’ hires fall to lowest level for 10 years
Recent figures released by Transport for London (TfL) have revealed that the number of journeys made using the capital’s Santander Cycles public bike hire scheme in 2023 are at their lowest level in a decade, with TfL blaming the recent “consistent bad weather” for the sudden drop in hires – though some Londoners have cited … Read more
Zefal Z Adventure F2 Front Bag
With its 2.5 litre of space, the Zefal Z Adventure F2 handlebar bag is a useful way to carry ride essentials and has some good features. It’s waterproof and light, but the access could be easier for opening it on the move, and the mounting system lets it down slightly.Check out our guide to the … Read more