Santa’s Little Cycling Helpers 2012

Cycling Shorts unleashes Santa’s (last minute) Little Helpers. We’re up to our eyes in bicycle shaped packages badly wrapped and covered in sticky tape, it’s all got a bit manic, so much to get organised and so little time, so we’ve got together to give you a list of gift ideas that won’t disappoint even [...]

(Mis)Adventure

Episode 1: Adventures of a Would-Be Cyclist…..or How I Ended Up Getting a New Bike How does a calm “fun ride” on a hot humid day turn into a meeting of steel and skin on the road? Well, I found out yesterday when I rode in our local Fourth of July bike ride. It started [...]

Book Review: Stephen Roche “Born to Ride”

Have you ever dreamt about sitting down with a relaxing glass of wine and spending an evening just chatting cycling with a former World Champion?  What if you could spend time with a Triple Crown winner?  Well, that’s how reading the new book by Stephen Roche ‘Born to Ride’ felt to me.  It gave me [...]

Book Review – Ride: Short Fiction About Bicycles

We got our hands on some digital pre release copies of “Ride” a new collection of short stories (not to be confused with British publication “Ride Journal”). Below are our collective thoughts on the Kindle and iPad versions. Darryl: I have to say that I was pretty stoked when I was asked to review the [...]

Santa’s Little Helpers

Cycling Shorts unleashes Santa’s Little Helpers. Yes the panic is setting in, so much to get organised and so little time, so we’ve got together to give you a list of gift ideas that won’t disappoint the fussiest cyclist in your life. We’ve split our choices into three perfect price parcels. Let us know what [...]

Bike Travels: California – Levi’s GranFondo October 2011

    Imagine a ride over the rolling hills of California, nestled between the vineyards of Sonoma County and along steep cliffs, as you ride your way towards the waves of the Pacific Ocean. On the first weekend of October, avid cyclists did just that, as over 7,500 riders descended on the town of Santa [...]

From Sea to Shore: Pure Black Racing sails onto the Pro-Cycling world stage

  Conversation with Mark Langlands of Pure Black Racing National pride is a powerful motivator and now, as ‘Le Tour de France’ takes center stage, there are many-fans and athletes alike, who wonder what the future of cycling will look like. But there are also those who continue to believe in the beauty of cycling and [...]

An Insider Look Into What It Means To Be Teammates on BMC Racing

  This month at CyclingShorts.uk.com I’m bringing you an exclusive, we’re excited to feature a great article by my friend Fitzalan Gorman from www.usprocyclingnews.com She caught up with the riders of BMC Racing to get their thoughts on teammates and how that will play a part in their continued success on the world circuits of the UCI Pro-Tour. Cristi.   [...]

Teamwork versus Domestiques: Ben Day talks about FlyVAustralia and Pegasus Racing

  I caught up with Ben Day of Pegasus Racing and Fly V Australia to get his take on just how “mateship” and teammates played a part in their successful 2010 season. As the team is in the process of applying for a UCI ProTour license, I also wanted to know how that philosophy will [...]

A Quick Peek at the Ultimate Domestique

    Who are these riders who give their all in support of the team and its superstar cyclists? Who are the domestiques? Let’s make no mistake here, all pro-peloton domestiques are super talented riders. They’ve won races throughout their careers and show great promise. Of course, they have to be that good. If they [...]