Monthly Archives: June 2008 - Page 2

Gear

Edge Carbon Rims

Carbon rims, now the norm in pro racing, are becoming increasingly popular in the amateur peloton. The latest brand on the scene is called Edge...

Edge Carbon Rims
Gear

Retro Team Jerseys from Prendas Ciclismo

The Maglia Storico collection from Prendas Ciclismo recreates in contemporary fabrics the appearance of some of the most evocative trade jerseys of the past. Designs...

Retro Team Jerseys from Prendas Ciclismo
Event News

London Paris Cycle Tour hots up

Pic by Chris Sidwells – www.chrissidwells.com With less than two weeks to the departure from the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, the 2008 London Paris...

London Paris Cycle Tour hots up
Event News

Prendas Ciclismo Comfortec short-sleeve undervest

Prendas Ciclismo Comfortec short-sleeve undervest £15.00 The undervest is a vital component in any cyclist’s attire, adding as it does a layer of insulation to that...

Prendas Ciclismo Comfortec short-sleeve undervest
Event News

Sign the '09 Deaf Olympics petition

The Government have recently pulled all funding out from under GB Deaf Olympic Sport, in order to push more money towards 2012. This means that...

Sign the '09 Deaf Olympics petition
Racing News

Otley Cycle Races want 20 more E/1/2 riders

With two weeks to go to the organisers of this year’s Otley Cycle Races have announced that entries are still open to Elite, 1st and...

Otley Cycle Races want 20 more E/1/2 riders
Racing News

Tour of Britain welcomes Barloworld

The Tour of Britain today announced that Barloworld are the latest to sign up to participate in the 2008 race. The British registered team...

Tour of Britain welcomes Barloworld
Rides News

Entries on the line at Dragon Ride Wales

The 5th anniversary Dragon Ride Wales rolls out of the gates of its all-new Bridgend start venue at Pencoed College and out into the...

Entries on the line at Dragon Ride Wales
Racing News

Dave Griffiths Memorial Races on 6 July

Racing Team 316, one of the UK’s newest cycling clubs, is to host its first major event – two races in memory of the club’s...

Dave Griffiths Memorial Races on 6 July
Event News

Bike Week is 14 to 22 June

With petrol prices soaring to £1.20 per litre and the average tank of petrol now costing over £60, cycling has never been more appealing. Families...

Bike Week is 14 to 22 June
Rides News

Merlin Ride on 22 June

Marcin Bialoblocki and Billy Whenman at Carmarthenshire’s Gelli Aur Country Park Visitors can still try their hand at panning for gold in deepest West Wales. With...

Merlin Ride on 22 June
Gear

Token Tiramic bottom bracket bearings First Look

Token External Cup Type Bottom Bracket Tiramic Bearing £59.99 What’s the next big thing in cycle technology? A pound to a pinch of salt says that,...

Token Tiramic bottom bracket bearings First Look
Other

Training the Mind for Sports Achievement

One of the three important factors that influence our performance in any sport, the mental state of the athlete, is often the one most commonly...

Training the Mind for Sports Achievement
Other

Pinnacle Bachelor No 1

Pinnacle’s range is designed under our very noses by UK riders, for UK riders. They consider riding conditions, uses of each model, geometry, tubing and...

Pinnacle Bachelor No 1
Gear

Focus Izalco Team

German brand Focus has built a big reputation for offering impressive value at the lower and middle end of the price scale, but we’re keen...

Focus Izalco Team
Gear

Hudz

Along with custom fit frames, Alberto Contador’s many pink parts and bespoke rim decals, it seems that customisation is the latest buzzword in cycling. The...

Hudz
Rides News

Trail Break Sunday Sportive: Wantage

The Sunday Sportive season continues this Sunday with a fantastic ride around the Ridgeway and Lambourn Valley from Letcombe Regis near Wantage. Pre-entry will be available...

Trail Break Sunday Sportive: Wantage
Rides News

Baby Radar joins Southern Uplands

Photos by No Limits The Southern Uplands Sportive, due to run for the first time on 13th July, will now include an additional shorter route. Like...

Baby Radar joins Southern Uplands
Rides News

Alwaysriding.co.uk

Launched in April, and with a company mission to ‘Clothe the Rider’, Alwaysriding.co.uk aims to provide a great selection of up and coming and established...

Alwaysriding.co.uk
Riding

Two-way access for cyclists

The timesonline.co.uk reports today that the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea will bring into action a plan to trial two-way access for cyclists on...

Two-way access for cyclists
Rides News

Smithfield Nocturne Update

Team Pursuit World Champions and Beijing Olympic gold medal prospects Geraint Thomas and Ed Clancy will return to race in the UK this Saturday evening,...

Smithfield Nocturne Update
Gear

Wheeltags

Wheeltags are (possibly) the latest must-have accessory in customising your bike. With the rising popularity of deep section carbon rims, Wheeltags offer riders the chance...

Wheeltags
Gear

DT Swiss RWS Q/R skewers tested

DT Swiss RWS titanium quick-release skewer £39.99 each (steel £29.99) The RWS skewer system from DT Swiss is designed to do away with the cam-operated quick...

DT Swiss RWS Q/R skewers tested
Other

Squire Retractable Mini Combi Cable Lock

Squire Retractable Mini Combination Cable Lock £9.99 Many of us like to cycle at times carrying only a minimal amount of essentials while still having enough...

Squire Retractable Mini Combi Cable Lock
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