Tag Archive: cycling

Tour of Britain: Cycling event to visit Hampshire

One of the world’s favourite and most famous free-to-view cycling events in Britain is destined for Hampshire. Organisers of the Tour of Britain have confirmed that they are bidding to route the race through the county. The city’s main attractions are its iconic landscapes, quaint towns and bustling cities. If successful, it will be the second time Hampshire has been visited in the event.  Famous cyclists such as Sir Bradley Wiggins and Dani King are rumoured to be among those battling it out through the competition. Dani King, an Olympic champion said “I think it would be a really cool… Read more

27th May 2014 0

Women’s Tour 2014: Cycle breakthrough

Marianne Vos victory in the inaugural Women’s Tour was predicted by many with some even hailing her as the best female cyclist of this era and perhaps of all time. Vos has accumulated many world and Olympic titles in cycling both on the track and on the road. She has also won medals seven times in cyclo-cross. Vos would be assumed to be a fiercely competitive woman however she has been noted to be a ‘gentle soul’ who takes her cat along to her races. However, when on two wheels Vos is an unstoppable force of nature, she outsprinted her… Read more

12th May 2014 0

2014 Grand Départ to Start in Yorkshire!

Yorkshire Cycling

Cycling is planting its ‘routes’ in Yorkshire for the 2014 Tour de France The 101st Tour de France is to begin in England, scheduled to start in Leeds, West Yorkshire on the 5th July. The event is said to bring opportunities to young people and schools across the country, with the aim of increasing the number of people who cycle in Britain. Just recently pupils from a secondary school in Yorkshire have been taking part in cycling events, introducing cycling to their PE curriculum. This year’s Grand Départ has been marked a step in the right direction towards creating a… Read more

7th April 2014 0

Reasons To Cycle To Work With Cycle Shelters Direct2U:

Reasons To Cycle To Work With Cycle Shelters Direct2U: Encourage yourself and employees to cycle to work with stylish and secure cycle shelters and reap the benefits!   Now that the weather has finally decided to brighten up, more and more people are being inspired to exercise outdoors. Instead of rushing to the gym before and after work, many are choosing to cycle there and back instead. Cycling to and from work is not only a healthy choice for the body, but also for the bank balance. Not only is exercising in the morning before work beneficial for the body,… Read more

18th March 2014 0