Cycling
Free System Check Up For Hybrid E-Bikes
Sat, 2014-07-26 00:06 — Jamie GarciaOwners of electric bikes in London and Hertfordshire received a welcomed boost for the upkeep of their electric bikes from an unlikely source.
KiniSys Electric Bikes today announced that they will be offering free servicing to owners of electric bicycles. What makes this offer so appealing is the fact that the offer is not strictly limited or reserved for regular customers of the online dealer and custom E-bike manufacturer. The offer of free servicing extends to anyone who owns a hybrid bicycle.
Quintana Wins Fourth Stage of the Tour of the Basque Country, but Henao Keeps Lead
Tue, 2013-04-23 10:36 — jamiestreeterDespite rainy conditions in Eibar, Colombian Nairo Quintana managed to win the fourth stage of the Tour of the Basque Country two seconds ahead of his countryman Sergio Luis Henao.
Manxman Mark Cavendish Leads His Belgian Team Omega Pharma-Quick Step During the Tirreno-Adriatico Opening
Mon, 2013-03-11 03:54 — jamiestreeterThe Manxman Mark Cavendish led his team Omega Pharma-Quick Step to the finish line with a time of only 19 minutes and 24 seconds, despite unfavourable weather conditions. Their team -- which must have been using powerful bicycle tyres - consisted of Niki Terpstra, Michal Kwiatkowski, Zdenek Stybar, Tony Martin, and of course, Cavendish himself. However, it was to Martin that Cavendish credited some of the glory for the win. Cavendish said when the team arrived at the finish line, "Two words, one name - Tony Martin. He did the majority [of the work] today.
Team Sky Riders Wiggins and Froome Fight for Lead Role
Wed, 2013-02-13 07:27 — jamiestreeterThe Oman Tour seems to be the first of 2013 that will showcase cycling's racing royalty with three of the last Tours de France winners in attendance. The tour, which runs from February 12 to 16, will supposedly highlight the performance of Cadel Evans, Alberto Contador, and Bradley Wiggins.
The thoughts of Team Sky supporters, however, remains to be the duel between team mates Wiggins and Chris Froome.
On the Beaten Track: A Prominent Female Australian Cycling Athlete Gears Up for 2013
Fri, 2013-02-01 04:25 — jamiestreeterWomen's cycling continues to garner more attention and recognition as key athletes in the field are poised to dominate the sport as much as their testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Case in point: Tiffany Cromwell. The sprightly 24-year-old Australian road biker has competed in major cycling events hosted in her homeland and is now eyeing a bigger prize to add under her decorated belt.
Schleck Is Back but Fears Over Cyclist's Fitness Raised
Wed, 2013-01-30 10:19 — clarencebehmAndy Schleck, the 27-year-old cyclist from Luxembourg, struggled in the Adelaide heat while participating in the 15th Santos Tour Down Under held in South Australia.
Schleck abruptly returned to his hotel after experiencing a mechanical problem during the tour's final stage this Sunday surrendering the title to Dutch cyclist, Tom-Jelte Slagter, also known as the Flying Dutchman.
Former Tour de France Champ, Greg LeMond, to Run for International Cycling Union Presidency
Fri, 2012-12-07 06:42 — jamiestreeterIn an interview, the 51-year old American rider said, "I'm ready. I was asked and I accepted". He was also quick to point out that it is his desire to restore the confidence and reputation back to the sport of cycling. "It is now or never to act".
He also added, "Riders do not understand that if we continue like this there will soon be no money in cycling."
NIHR PHR Funds Research to Review Cyclist Safety on Public Roads
Mon, 2012-11-19 04:58 — jamiestreeterThe National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research (NIHR PHR) Programme has funded a research study to examine the cycling infrastructure and the street engineering practices in the UK to improve cyclist safety and increase the levels of cycling among the British public.
This study, to be conducted with the Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and a team of public health researchers, will check examine road layouts, which includes the shared use of road space among motor vehicles and cyclists.