British Cycling Members to Lead Out Great Manchester Cycle

British Cycling members can look forward to getting off to a great start at the Great Manchester Cycle, with an exclusive start zone ahead of other riders. Following on from the resounding success of last year’s sell-out event, which saw 7,000 riders take to the city’s closed roads, The Great Manchester Cycle is set to [...]

Ride the London Cycle Sportive for Herne Hill Velodrome

Ride the London Cycle Sportive for Herne Hill Velodrome The Herne Hill Velodrome Trust has been given 200 places on the upcoming London Cycle Sportive, organised by Human Race Events, and they’re up for grabs on a first come first serve basis.  The event is on Sunday 30 June 2013 and you can save at least [...]

Will We Finally Witness a Cycling Revolution in London?

Last month, London Mayor Boris Johnson announced what could be very ambitious changes to London’s cycle infrastructure, pledging nearly £1 billion worth of funding to the scheme. His plans which includes a Crossrail style cycle route that would run at least 15 miles from West London to East London; a ‘tube network’ for the bike in which [...]

Build It Then Ride It

Great short film by Aran iolo Cook on his Build & Ride Project, beautifully shot. Aran: “The frame is stainless steel, and I built it at the Naked Bicycles Shop, Quadra Island BC. I must say a huge thanks to Sam and Andrea at Naked Bikes for all they have done for me.” Built, Filmed, [...]

Review: K-Edge Garmin Mount

Robust construction and a smart design combine to allow for a more comfortable and ergonomic viewing line when riding your racing bike. Two bolts secure the unit to the bars, adjacent to the stem. A single bolt clamps the adjustable head mount to the unit. All leading to a very secure and well positioned fit. [...]

Lezyne Super Drive XL Front Light – Loaded Competition

NOW CLOSED! And the winners is…  Ben Wilcox   Competition Lezyne Super Drive XL Front Light – Loaded Here is your chance to win an excellent Lezyne Super Drive XL Front Light – Loaded (RRP: £115). Loaded means it comes with an extra battery and helmet mount kit as well as the standard bike mount. [...]

London Cycling Campaign launches ‘Safer Lorries, Safer Cycling’

London Cycling Campaign aims to highlight and bring to action safer cycling conditions for those in the boroughs of London.  Today, as part of their Safer Lorries Campaign, they’ve launched a hard-hitting video demonstrating the catastrophic affect a collision between a lorry and a cyclist can have. Highlighting the significantly high incident rate compared to [...]

The London Bike Show 2013

I was delighted to receive two tickets to the London Bike Show last weekend and rather gutted to find out I couldn’t go. As an ex-pro who still cycles every day, my Dad was of course, more than happy to pop along. Here’s Tony’s account of the bike show on Saturday… ***** The moment I [...]

Jaguar Sportbrake – London Bike Show Tickets Competition

A quick competition for you to win tickets courtesy of Jaguar Sportbrake Closing Date 10th January 2013   The generous folk at Jaguar Sportbrake are very kindly giving Cycling Shorts readers the chance to win tickets to The London Bike Show taking place at Excel London on the 17th to the 20th January 2013. Jaguar [...]

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 [...]