I really urge you to watch this through, it’s absolutely insane (and I do not use the word insane lightly). From huge drops to dogs running in front of the bike mid course, this is urban downhill at it’s craziest. Viewed as first person footage from a helmet cam, experience what it’s like to do [...]

I’ve discovered Hill Climbing Competitions. Following on from my experience of the Oldest Continuing Bike Race in the world which is a hill climb sprint up Yorks Hill, I’ve come across the Cobble Wobble. I initially came across the posters below which I thought were beautifully designed. Held in September/October each year, the Cobble Wobble [...]

Looks absolutely epic. The Best Mountain Bike riders in the world battled it out at Red Bull Rampage in Utah in October 2010. via moredirt

It’s that time of year again, the Cycle Show is here! I’m not completely sure why it’s held at this time of year as winter draws in and people start hiding their bikes in the back of their sheds, but I digress. I’m looking forward to it either way, it’s basically bicycle porn whichever way [...]

I’ve come across a rather noble and fun initiative called Unite Bike. What is Unite Bike I hear you ask? Well, let me just cut and paste a quote in here to enlighten you. The idea behind Unite Bike is simple. It is about promoting and supporting a community of individual people who make the [...]

This is so late. I’m so behind the times I know. I’m sorry. I don’t know how I did it, but I managed to drag the girlfriend to 2, yes 2 bike related events this past weekend. I must have commented favorably on some or other outfit, thereby unknowingly racking up some massive brownie points. [...]

Lots of mountain biking coming your way at the moment. Take a look at the teaser video for the 2010 Red Bull Rampage. From the site: WHAT IS RED BULL RAMPAGE? Launched in 2001 and held annually through 2004, Red Bull Rampage brought the creative, unrestricted ethos of freeride mountain biking to the contest arena [...]

I went mountain biking in Afan Forest, Wales a few weekends ago and there are a few reasons why the weekend now counts as one of my favourite rides so far this year. If had a penny for the amount of times I’ve been told how good the trails are in Wales, I’d probably be [...]

I’m not nocturnal. Never will be. I prefer to sleep when I can’t see anything outside. So it was unsurprising that I started questioning my decision to be on my bike and still pedalling as I watched the sun drop below the horizon. With 160km still to go. My  (soon to be ex-riding) mate had [...]

Cavendish in must-win situation for Tour’s green jersey Check out Bradley Wiggins custom saddle Tour de France stage 10 – Paulinho gives Radioshack something to celebrate

Campag for Paul Smith by James Straffon - Coinciding with the 97th Tour de France’s snaking journey across French mountains and vineyards, Paul Smith has again opened up his ‘art wall’ to cycling-inspired art. (velorution) Petacchi wins in Brussels as bunch is left in tatters – Alessandro Petacchi won stage one of the Tour de [...]

Well, widish. I think it’s Contador’s to lose, but with seven sectors of cobblestone to negotiate (Cancellara is probably rubbing his hands together with glee), this year’s route may throw up a few surprises for the favourites, not too mention crashes! Here’s my prediction: Yellow Jersey 1) Alberto Contador 2) Ivan Basso (I’m supporting Basso [...]

Video: Bicycle Film Festival – from bicyclefilmfestival.com: “In 2001, Brendt Barbur, Founder and Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. Instead of being deterred by this experience, it inspired him to create a festival that celebrates the bicycle through [...]

And you thought there wasn’t any link between cycling and the 2010 Football World Cup! See what I’ve done there? Well, in the spirit of this year’s biggest sporting event, and in order to give something to waste your time on this Friday before it kicks off, I bring you some of the best bicycle [...]

I’m in the market for a new mountain bike and picked up the latest WhatMountainBike UK. They tested 25 bikes and then came up with a top 10, then a top 5 and finally the winner.  And this year’s bike of the year is…the Trek Fuel EX8. Their top 5 (in particular order except the [...]