Archives - Page 432

Racing News

San Marco Zoncolan Racing Team saddle

Zoncolan Racing Team saddle £94.99 The Zoncolan is the latest saddle to emerge from San Marco, the Italian saddle specialist. The boldly branded saddle adopts a...

San Marco Zoncolan Racing Team saddle
Rides News

London Phoenix Easter Classic

Following on from the success of last year’s dramatic inaugural event, the ride will take place on Easter Monday, 13 April 2009. There are two routes...

London Phoenix Easter Classic
Gear

Louis Garneau debuts Superleggera helmet

The Louis Garneau Superleggera helmet debuts at the Tour of California upon the noggins of the Team Type 1 and Rock Racing riders, and is...

Louis Garneau debuts Superleggera helmet
Rides News

Gore Bike Wear Sportive Series 2009

Photo © Jon Brooke After a successful debut in 2008, the Gore Bike Wear Sportive Series is back for 2009 with three dates in Wales and...

Gore Bike Wear Sportive Series 2009
Gear

New Lynskey titanium seatpost

Latest news from Lynskey Performance Designs is the release of this beautiful titanium seatpost. Made from 3al/2.5v titanium to the same high standards that their...

New Lynskey titanium seatpost
Other

Weight Training for Cyclists book

For some cyclists lifting weights forms part of the yearly training plan, being a useful method of increasing muscular strength particularly in the off-season. Weight Training...

Weight Training for Cyclists book
Gear

Gaerne G.Myst shoes First Look

Gaerne has been hand making shoes in its Italian factory since 1962 and are worn by such high profile riders as last years Tour de...

Gaerne G.Myst shoes First Look
Rides News

Lance Armstrong’s time trial bike stolen

The Tour of California started last weekend but was marred by the theft of Lance Armstrong’s very unique Trek TTX time trial bike, plus three...

Lance Armstrong’s time trial bike stolen
Gear

Fizik Antares first impressions

Joining the Arione and Aliante, the new Antares is the third way from saddle specialist Fizik. Sharing many of the genes present in the Arione,...

Fizik Antares first impressions
Event News

Cheam and Morden Hilly 50 postponed

This announcement from the organisers: “Due to black ice on much of the course and the current forecast of snow and sub-zero temperatures over the next...

Cheam and Morden Hilly 50 postponed
Other

Kona Paddy Wagon

Kona Paddy Wagon £537.32 www.konaworld.com Stylish fixed wheel bike Kona, traditionally better known for its heritage of top-notch mountain bikes, has been offering the affordable Paddy Wagon for several...

Kona Paddy Wagon
Event News

Giro Semi glasses

Giro Semi glasses £88.08 Giro’s foray into eyewear several years ago has heralded impressive results already, with Alberto Contador riding to Tour de France victory wearing...

Giro Semi glasses
Racing News

VC In-Gear ‘have-a-go’ time trials return for 2009

VC In-Gear will be running its popular ‘have-a-go’ time trial series again in 2009 – and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. As in...

VC In-Gear ‘have-a-go’ time trials return for 2009
Racing News

My First Time Trial

Pic by www.fotolia.com Six painfully thin men stand huddled against a wall shivering against a cold rain, clapping their thighs and bobbing on the spot to...

My First Time Trial
Racing News

Schlamm clothing tested WIP

Wetzikon jacket £125 Lanarvily leg warmers £30 British brand Schlamm focuses on cyclo-cross specific clothing for the growing ‘cross racing community, and they sent us a few...

Schlamm clothing tested WIP
Gear

FSA Integrated Seat Posts

Integrated seat masts are rapidly becoming the norm on top-end carbon fibre bicycles, but there are drawbacks. Aside from the inherent problem with resale prospects,...

FSA Integrated Seat Posts
Gear

Lance Armstrong's custom Madone

Threatening to become the most talked about bike of 2009, Lance Armstrong’s custom liveried Trek Madone 6.9 Pro has been creating quite a stir. It...

Lance Armstrong's custom Madone
Rides News

ViewRanger now on touch now on touch screen phones

ViewRanger, navigation software that turns your mobile phone into a GPS unit, is now available for the latest breed of touch screen mobile phones. Available on...

ViewRanger now on touch now on touch screen phones
Gear

Focus Mares First Look

Focus Mares £809.10 www.wiggle.co.uk Entry-level ‘cross race bike A policy of offering good quality products at very competitive prices has propelled Wiggle’s Focus bike brand to a very popular...

Focus Mares First Look
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
production