Monthly Archives: February 2009 - Page 3

Rides News

Brian Robinson Cycle Challenge

A popular charity cycle challenge held annually in the Pennines around Huddersfield has received the endorsement of Brian Robinson, one of Britain’s most respected cycling...

Brian Robinson Cycle Challenge
Gear

Scicon launches new saddlebags

Scicon, makers of cycle bags and accessories, has launched a new line of saddlebags that boast ‘enhanced aerodynamic integration for superior performance’, says the blurb...

Scicon launches new saddlebags
Gear

Selle Italia Flite saddle

Selle Italia Flite saddle £91.99 Saddle choice is such a tricky subject that it’s best approached with caution. Where do you start is the problem. There’s...

Selle Italia Flite saddle
Gear

Trek XO 2

Trek XO 2 £1,600 www.trekbikes.com Top-end ‘cross race bike Within moments of lining up for a local ‘cross race, a voice in the bunch called over; “New bike?” Looking...

Trek XO 2
Event News

Bike Week 2009 launched

Bike Week (13-21 June), the UK’s biggest mass participation cycling event, has launched with a new mission for 2009 – to challenge families to get...

Bike Week 2009 launched
Rides News

Prologo Scratch saddle

Prologo Scratch saddle £179.99 Italian brand Prologo may not be the most established in its field, but due to riders of Fabian Cancellara and Chris Hoy’s...

Prologo Scratch saddle
Event News

Eroica 2009 returns to roots

The Eroica, one of the toughest events on the cyclosportive calendar, is to return to its original concept for the 2009 edition, which will take...

Eroica 2009 returns to roots
Event News

A Dog in a Hat

It’s 1987 and Joe Parkin has packed his belongings and bike and made the trip from America to the heart of cycling, Belgium, to pursue...

A Dog in a Hat
Rides News

Dragon Ride 2009 filling fast

Across the Brecon Beacons Pic by Phil O’Connor www.sportivephoto.com Just 6 weeks after online entries opened for the 6th Dragon Ride Wales, over 2/3rds of the allotted...

Dragon Ride 2009 filling fast
Rides News

British Cycling shreds Olympic skinsuits

Team GB’s incredible haul of gold medals at last summer’s Beijing Olympics can’t be attributed to just one element of the team’s preparation, but was...

British Cycling shreds Olympic skinsuits
Riding

Charge Plug Racer First Look

Somerset-based Charge has tapped into the every-expanding ‘fixie’ scene so prevalent across London and the Plug Racer is the latest offering from the company...

Charge Plug Racer First Look
Gear

LAS Squalo Helmet First Look

This, the Squalo helmet, has just arrived from LAS. The Italian helmet manufacturer’s full range is now available from Chicken Cycles. The Squalo is a lightweight...

LAS Squalo Helmet First Look
Gear

Kinesis UK Decade

Last week we gave you a sneak peek at the latest from Kinesis UK, as the company celebrates its 10 year anniversary by launching the...

Kinesis UK Decade
Gear

Rouleur subscription offer

This February, the Rouleur team is running a very special offer on four-issue subscriptions. In addition to four excellent magazines – one every three...

Rouleur subscription offer
Gear

Science inSport goes Organic

The world’s first fully-certified organic energy and hydration drinks have been launched by Blackburn-based sports nutrition company Science in Sport. Organic variants of the products...

Science inSport goes Organic
Racing News

Hoy and Tournant in final contest at Revolution

Arnaud Tournant will make his final competitive appearance at Revolution 24 on 21 February as the French sprint legend retires from competition after over a...

Hoy and Tournant in final contest at Revolution
Rides News

Cycling and Snow

Traffic-free at last… Rail lines lie unused Supersonics – fast but not grippy Heavy snow disrupts cycling? Not as much as some other forms of transport. With some...

Cycling and Snow
Rides News

Online entry for Pendle Pedal

Entry to The Pendle Pedal in Lancashire, 2 August 2009, and The Liverpool-Chester-Liverpool Bike Ride, 5 July 2009, can now be done online. Mark Sandamas, Director...

Online entry for Pendle Pedal
Rides News

CNP Professional Pro Energy Bars tested

CNP Professional Pro Energy Bars £26.16 (box of 30 bars) CNP Professional is a specialist nutrition company set up by professional athletes and scientists to provide...

CNP Professional Pro Energy Bars tested
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