Monthly Archives: August 2011
Contador Gets His Day
At last, a date for your diary. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has, after interminable delays and innumerable procrastination, finally set a date for the hearing into Alberto Contador’s positive testing for a banned substance at the 2010 … Continue reading
Camelbak Extras
Hydration systems and packs, such as those produced by market leaders CamelBak, can be an excellent investment on a long ride. Not only do they allow you to carry more water (or sports drink) than a regular bottle, but the … Continue reading
Martin Wins as Wiggins Climbs
The ninth stage of the Vuelta a España (which runs August 20 – September 11) was won yesterday, August 28, by Garmin-Cervelo’s Dan Martin who moved clear of Dutch rider Bauke Mollema (Rabobank) for a sprint finish in the closing … Continue reading
Giants Causeway Coast Sportive – September 17
This is the chance to cycle Northern Ireland’s most spectacular coastline on a choice of three courses: the 57km Causeway Coaster, 126km Glens & Coast Route or the breathtaking 182km Giant Killer. Event entry is £35 but in addition to … Continue reading
Andrei Burton Interview
Andrei Burton is one of the world’s top elite trials riders. He competes for the Great Britain Cycling Team in the UCI Trials World Cup, World Championship and European Championships and runs a successful team events company showcasing a breathtaking … Continue reading