Cycling News

Wiggins to Attempt Cycling Challenge

Sir Bradley Wiggins is to attempt to win a first cycling time trial title at the Road World Championships today. Now 34, Wiggins came second in 2011 and 2013, beaten by the same German Tony Martin, who he beat to get Olympic gold in 2012. Wiggins told BBC Sport that he’s in better physical shape than last year. “It’s quite mountainous and suits me more than Tony. Every year I think this might be the year but you never know. That’s why I like it.” Bradley Wiggins helped Team Sky take fourth in Sunday’s team time trial, despite team mates… Read more

24th September 2014 0

Cycling to Work Improves Well-being

Commuters who are more active i.e. cycling to work, tend to be able to concentrate better and felt under less strain than when they travel to work via car a study by University of East Anglia found. Travelling by public transport was even found more preferable than driving according to data gathered from 18,000 commuters over the past decade. Researches suggest that policies encouraging people to leave their cars at home could have a large impact on general well-being. The physical benefits of exercise are already well known and documented and this study has shown that there are also positive… Read more

18th September 2014 0

London’s Cycle Superhighway Plans

Two new Cycle Superhighways were unveiled in London yesterday which includes an 18 mile continuous East to West cycle route nicknamed the “Crossrail for Bikes”. The new routes will run East – West from Tower Hill to Westbourne Terrace and then North – South from Kings Cross to Elephant and Castle. The new routes will be substantially segregated and road space will be reallocated to those on bikes including one whole lane of the Westway flyover. The London Cycling Campaign (LCC) labelled the plans as a ‘major step forward in creating streets that are safe and inviting’ for cyclists. The… Read more

4th September 2014 0

Thousands Attend Sky Ride Event

Leicester’s annual Sky Ride event was held this weekend with thousands of people turning up to take part. The event consisted of a 5 mile traffic free route through some of Leicester’s top attractions starting at Bede Park then on to King Power Stadium, Town Hall, Cathedral Gardens and the Cultural Quarter. Along side the cycling there was also attractions and free bike check ups. Olympic Gold medallist pursuit rider Steven Burke and BMX champion Keelan Phillips were there to show off their skills and support those joining the day’s festivities. Solo riders, couples and families all took part in… Read more

27th August 2014 0