Thursday: Mission Malawi 2012 launch at Look Mum No Hands
19th April 2011 Calling Londoners; there's a party for Mission Malawi 2012 this coming Thursday evening. Sign up for May 2012 and help raise money for HIV and AIDS.
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2011 Tweed Run announced
21st February 2011 Better get your skates on Saturday; entries open at noon for the Tweed Run on April 9th and there are only 500 places.
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Italian clothing company Santini sponsors two big rides
17th February 2011 The prospects for sportivists this coming summer are looking rosier by the minute as new sponsors and events join the growing fixture list.
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First Ride: Racing thoroughbred - Focus Izalco Pro 1.0 £2,500
28th January 2011 Neil Webb on the Focus Izalco: "The high modulus carbon frame of the Izalco 1.0 is the same as was used by Milram’s ProTour level racers only two years ago."
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Boardman bikes announce new flagship range
26th January 2011 Previously only sold in the UK through Halfords stores, Chris Boardman's new Elite bikes are due to be sold all over the world. Luke Evans got a peep yesterday.
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Britain’s bike trade keeps on booming
23rd January 2011 Research company Allegra publishes its Project Vélo document and shows that UK average bike sale values are on the rise.
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cycle to work scheme: Four is the magic number
23rd January 2010 Rebecca Charlton says that, despite first fears, there are still significant savings to be made from the UK government's Cycle To Work Scheme.
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Do you do VooDoo?
22nd January 2011 Legendary mountain bike elder statesman Joe Murray is the designer behind the USA brand VooDoo. The 2011 bikes will be in Halfords from March.
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CTC goes sportive crazy
18th January 2011 The Cyclists' Touring Club used to be all about the touring. Now it's cyclosportives as well with two of the largest taken under its wing for 2011
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Forme-idable!
17th January 2011 Adam Biggs is the designer behind the new Forme brand. After a strong debut, it looks like he not only gets to keep his job; there's big growth coming in 2011.
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UK style gurus go cycling
16th January 2011 Cycling is officially cool with designers and artists although, in the case of Sir Paul Smith and James Straffon, some of them have always loved two-wheeled sport.
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Great Weston Ride returns next July 17th
11th December 2010 The Great Weston Ride is the kind of event we like; at 56 miles not too taxing and across some of the loveliest countryside imaginable. There's a 'but', of course.
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how to: Tyre-some troubles
22nd November 2010 Before it's too late, let our Derri guide you through the minefield of removing and refitting your own tyres. You'll thank her when you're miles from home.
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how to: Dress to impress
18th November 2010 Sitting in a pool of sweat at your desk is enough to put many people off cycling to work but it doesn't have to be like that. Follow the example of our three real-life commuting experts and you'll be happy riding, too.
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fitness: Drink aware
"Call it quits and you’ll be barracked for being a party-pooping lightweight; carry on and there’s no telling where or when the evening will end — or what state you’ll be in come the morning."
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Jamis bicycles back in Britain
10th November 2010 A return to the UK for Jamis, a big and well-reviewed value brand in the U.S. Now to be sold in the Evans stores and mailorder. There's two nice looking all round tourers.
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7 of the best: clip-on mudguards
7th November 2010 For November and winter riding, a timely run-down by Neil Webb of the special mudguard sets designed to quickly clip on and off your racing bike.
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fitness: Silver cyclists - it's never too late
6th November 2010 Cycling is an ideal fitness activity for older people and you shouldn't think the opportunity has passed by. Valerie and Ken both started late but are catching up fast.
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bike we like: Basso Reef Xenon £1,199
2nd November 2010 "This Basso is a real find; not only does it combine an enticing and effective mix of aluminium main frame with carbon seatstays, but it is really, genuinely made in Italy."
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dig this: Pipe insulation £2.50 for 2 metres
30th October 2010 Polyethylene foam pipe insulation is available from most big-name DIY stores. Buy the widest stuff possible then cut to length and wrap it round the tubes of your frame.
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Cycling by Royal Command
16th October 2010 Even the heir to the throne is getting on the cycling bandwagon, although in HRH's case the trips between Brompton photo ops were powered by the Royal Train.
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Vin Cox & Genesis ride into the record books
16th October 2010 Unlike previous record attempts that have tended to use purpose-built touring machines, the steel-framed Genesis Croix de Fer is a standard-spec cyclo-cross bike.
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Cobble Wobble wows Frome
15th October 2010 Continental-style passion as Frome starts the hill-climb season with a sprint through its cobbled streets.
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Back on the chaingang
14th October 2010 Doh! Two juvenile offenders on cycling proficiency training in Salford make a bid for freedom on the mountain bikes they've been given.
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tried & tested: Cycle to Work Scheme
Rebecca Charlton delves into recent changes to the UK government's Cycle to Work Scheme. Have they messed it up? Or is there still value for cyclists and employers?
