MET Crossover, a helmet for everyone?

As the name suggests, this is described by the Italian manufacturer as a unisex helmet suitable for both road bike and mountain bike use, and has some features that would appeal to commuters too, but is it a case of ‘Jack of all trades, Master of none’ ?   I have owned this helmet for 6 months, and wear it on my daily commute and on my longer weekend rides. Features: Light weight, it is the lightest helmet I have owned so far, weighing only... Read More

The Revolution Continues…. The Manx Missile returns to the Track

  Rob Hayles Retirement Presentation - Image ©Copyright Ben Dando @ Cycling Shorts. Saturday night saw the arrival of the much anticipated second Revolution of the season and the return of Mark Cavendish to the track after more than 2 years. Mark’s last outing was at the World Championships in 2009 and as a former World Madison Champion it was great to see him back at the track reunited (if only for a manly hug) with his former partner... Read More

Mexican Track Nationals Finished!

  Nancy Back in Mexico for the Nationals My sister had a little break from her training camp in Mallorca to do the Mexican Track Nationals. I was so excited because the last time I saw her was back in March at the Track Worlds in the Netherlands. Our schedules are so different I hardly get to see her. We had some catch up time, we went to all our favorite restaurants (Mexican food of course!) and had a really good time before going to Aguascalientes... Read More

My Sister Sofi

Sofi & Nancy   My Sister Sofi by Nancy Arreola Sofi and her papa Rolando in Apeldoorn for the World Championships Sofi Arreola is a young successful rider from Mexico (she also happens to be my sister) and she’s aiming for a place to ride for her country at the London Olympic Games in 2012. Sofi has won 6 gold medals in the Jr. PanAm champs, 4th place in the Junior Worlds in Moscow 2009 and she’s finished within the top 10 in almost... Read More