Monthly Archives: July 2011

Hell on Two Wheels

Posted on 31/07/2011 by Editor

Ever looked at those crazy two-legged fools tackling one of the growing number of HellRunner events (trudging up the “Hills of Hell” and through the “Bog of Doom”) and thought, “If only I could do that! But on a bike…” … Continue reading →

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Briggs wins in Beverly

Posted on 30/07/2011 by Editor

Graham Briggs completed Rapha Condor Sharp’s dream criterium season yesterday (Friday July 29) with a hugely popular win in the National Criterium Championships in Beverly, East Yorkshire. The race took place over a 1.25km circuit thorough the market town’s centre, … Continue reading →

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Boris Bikes’ Birthday

Posted on 29/07/2011 by Editor
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With the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme in London celebrating its first birthday (happy birthday from Cyclo) the Mayor, Boris Johnson, has announced the sponsor’s additional £25million pledge to expand the massively successful initiative westwards. Speaking at celebrations in the Westfield’s … Continue reading →

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The Ken Laidlaw Scottish Borders Sportive. August 21

Posted on 28/07/2011 by Editor

A Scottish Boarders sportive of some repute, named in honour of former Hawick Cycling Club member Ken Laidlaw (who represented team GB at the 1960 Olympic and was, in 1961, the first Scot to ride in the Tour de France) … Continue reading →

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CompresSport F-Like Full Legs

Posted on 27/07/2011 by Editor

Compression kit seems to be everywhere these days. At it’s most basic compression wear is simply close, actually very close, fitting socks, shorts, leggings or tops with a high lycra (or similar elasticated material) content for which manufacturers make some … Continue reading →

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