Monthly Archives: July 2008 - Page 2

Gear

Oakley Racing Jackets

George Hincapie seems pleased with Oakley’s new Racing Jackets It’s not unusual for companies to wait until the Tour de France to launch, or at least...

Oakley Racing Jackets
Gear

FFWD PowerDisc with PowerTap SL 2.4

There’s increasing awareness of CycleOps PowerTap product with Team Garmin/Chipotle all riding them in the Tour de France, and the latest wheel manufacturer to offer...

FFWD PowerDisc with PowerTap SL 2.4
Rides News

Pendle Pedal 08

Two events, Pendle Pedal and the Pendle Cycle Show, take place on Sunday, 3rd August 2008. Firstly, keen cyclists from across the country will descend on...

Pendle Pedal 08
Rides News

Scott Addict R2 road test

Measure twice, cut five times… Try not to breathe in dust Scott Addict R2 £3,499.00 Stiff and light are two very desirable attributes in a racing cycle; light...

Scott Addict R2 road test
Rides News

The Roses Round Cyclosportif

Route is on the ride website The Roses Round ride takes place on Sunday July 20th, starting from Tosside village hall near Clitheroe, Lancashire. There are two...

The Roses Round Cyclosportif
Gear

Rudy Project Exowind

New Rudy Project Exowind’s for the Cobra… Riccardo Riccò has been causing a stir in the Tour de France with his explosive climbing, his attack to...

Rudy Project Exowind
Gear

Wilier Cento Uno - More photos

RCUK revealed news of Wilier’s new top end race bike recently, the Cento Uno. The new frame brings about some significant developments, most notably the...

Wilier Cento Uno - More photos
Rides News

Aftermarket for Revolution

Face, the London-based owners of Revolution, have employed the services of Aftermarket to manage the expansion of brand concessions at the super-successful series hosted in...

Aftermarket for Revolution
Gear

Charge Knife

Charge, our favourite Somerset based bicycle company, has released the Knife, a new saddle to complement its popular Spoon series. The Knife is a lighter version...

Charge Knife
Gear

Eric Zabel's Colnago Extreme Power

Though a win has eluded the sprint star thus far, Eric Zabel’s 14th Tour de France is sure to yield a stage win once the...

Eric Zabel's Colnago Extreme Power
Riding

The 50 Best Bicycles

Making ‘Best Of’ lists is always going to be a subjective matter, and it’s nearly impossible that everyone will agree on the conclusions when...

The 50 Best Bicycles
Gear

Mark Cavendish's Giant

Mark Cavendish (Team Columbia) has been setting the professional road race scene alight with his blazing sprints, racking up an impressive number of...

Mark Cavendish's Giant
Gear

KMC X9 SL chain first ride

KMC X9 SL Gold Chain £49.99 It’s a bicycle chain, and a very expensive one at that. However, this time the gold-coloured coating is no bling...

KMC X9 SL chain first ride
Gear

Condor Leggero Team Issue

The bike you’re looking at is the choice of the Rapha/Condor/Recycling.co.uk professional cycling team. And aside from the obvious items (saddle, pedals) that the riders...

Condor Leggero Team Issue
Gear

Alejandro Valverde's Pinarello Prince

Top Tour riders are used to getting custom painted bikes and kit, but whereas we normally need to wait till the final stage before...

Alejandro Valverde's Pinarello Prince
Gear

Sugoi 2009

Equipment is all about performance The summer of 2008 is hardly out of the way but that hasn’t stopped Sugoi announcing details of its 2009 spring/summer...

Sugoi 2009
Gear

Slingbox the Tour

Watch live TV anywhere in the world with Slingbox Slingbox allows you to watch live television such as the current Tour de France anywhere in the...

Slingbox the Tour
Gear

David Millar’s Felt DA

David Millar gets a standout bike for the time trial (photo © www.theroaddiaries.com) David Millar (Team Garmin) rode a strong individual time trial on stage four...

David Millar’s Felt DA
Gear

Wilier Cento Uno

Wilier’s top end race bike has a new label. The Cento Uno, as it has been named, heralds several changes to the old...

Wilier Cento Uno
Gear

Gore Bike Wear Sportive: Builth Wells

Included in the route was the Devils’ Staircase… (photos © www.rightplacerighttime.co.uk) In his book, ‘Cycle Tours: South Wales’, Nick Cotton recommends that only “extreme enthusiasts should try...

Gore Bike Wear Sportive: Builth Wells
Gear

Speedplay Nanogram bottle cage

You just can’t beat a good bottlecage [ my thoughts exactly – ed.], one that is light, allows easy access to water bottles and above,...

Speedplay Nanogram bottle cage
Gear

Ridley launches new bikes

Robbie McEwen, Cadel Evans and the rest of the Silence-Lotto team will find no excuses in their machinery for the 2008 Tour de France, as...

Ridley launches new bikes
Gear

Bell Volt helmet

The new Bell Volt helmet boasts 22 carbon-reinforced vents Established in 1954, Bell has continued to be a leading name in protecting heads and all that...

Bell Volt helmet
production