Review – Kreis Clothing Range
Kreis is a relatively new brand to the UK market and comes at it with the angle of offering limited run Club orders. Their designs are very modern and striking and give an opportunity to have a coordinated wardrobe for not too much money. The clothing is made for them...
The Cycle Show 2014 NEC Birmingham
This years show runs from 26th – 28th September 2014 and has exhibits from just about every brand you have heard of in the Cycling World and then some. There are many highlights and there has been a push this year to get some of the fresh new equipment on show for the...
Review – The Accidental Death of a Cyclist By James Erskine
Winning and losing in sport is often portrayed sensationally as a matter of life and death. In the case of Italian cyclist Marco Pantani he lost, and sport arguably took his life. Casting aside the rumours, the conjecture, the very Italian polemic surrounding the...
Girona Gran Fondo – A Grand Affair
Stepping out into the heart of the Catalan town in the northern region of Spain after a 2 hour direct flight from a London airport, it’s not hard to see why Girona is considered home and chosen training ground to a number of professional cyclists. Hidden in the maze...
Review – The Armstrong Lie by Alex Gibney
I, like many of you I am sure, were brought into the sport of cycling due to the seductive story of Lance Armstrong. A man returning from his deathbed to win the hardest endurance event in the world - WOW what a story. Arguably there is little that can be added to...
Review – Hiplok-D Bike Lock
Hiplok are an award winning lock company who strive to balance ergonomic design and security. Newest to a growing portfolio of security products is the Hiplok-D. Designed on the classic, sturdy D lock that many will find heavy and bulky to carry, the Hiplok-D has been...
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist Review
Marco Pantani was like many other cyclists: he loved cycling, he was passionate, fearless and more than anything, he wanted to win. But, he was also like no other cyclist, putting the combination of passion and determination into practice to make him the only winner...
Review – The Pain and the Glory
The Pain and the Glory The official team sky diary of the Giro campaign and Tour victoryIntroduction by... Sir Dave Brailsford & Chris Froome Words by Sarah Edworthy, Photography by Scott Mitchell Cast your mind back to Team Sky's annus mirabilis. Its 2012...
Review – Racing Weight Cookbook
Racing Weight Cookbook Lean, Light Recipes for Athletesby Matt Fitzgerald & Georgie Fear Matt Fitzgerald and Georgie Fear have come together to produce ‘The Racing Weight Cookbook for Athletes’. This book is aimed at endurance athletes, giving you the...
Review – One Man And His Bike by Mike Carter
One Man And His Bike A life-changing journey all the way around the coast of Britainby Mike Carter I must confess, I didn’t pick up this book with a great degree of enthusiasm – I’ve read motorcycle-based travel books before and found some can go on long...
Review – Purple Harry Bike Wash & Polish Mitt
Following my high scoring reviews of the Bike Floss (90%) and the Bike Polish & Frame Protector (100%) from UK Company Purple Harry, I now turn to their Wash & Polish Mitt. It is made from good quality microfibre material and shaped into a three fingered...
Review – Purple Harry Bike Polish & Frame Protector
With the constant rain that has become the norm here in the UK lately, it has become more important than ever to regularly clean your bike. This will not only reduce corrosion, but also limit the wear from those little bits of grit and muck that stick to the frame and...