Book Review: Racing Through the Dark – The Fall and Rise of David Millar

  Racing Through the Dark The Fall and Rise of David Millar by David Millar I have read many autobiographies about cyclists over the years, but none of them can be compared to this magnificent book by David Millar. The story can be read on two levels. The first is the most obvious one: a review of one of the most important and decisive periods in contemporary cycling: the end of the nineties and the beginning of the 21st century (the controversial... Read More

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

Lavazza Coffee Competition

NOW CLOSED! Winners…. Guy Calveley C. Wright Sam Baker Calling all coffee loving cyclists! Lavazza, Italy’s favourite coffee and the official coffee of Wimbledon is giving three lucky Cycling Shorts. readers the opportunity to win the ultimate coffee lover’s dream: a year’s supply of authentically Italian coffee, a Moka Stove Pot and a limited edition 2012 Lavazza Calendar worth approximately £130 in total. Lavazza’s ground coffee... Read More