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Posted by SilentOtto on 26th June 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments (Add)

An open letter to David Cameron

Below is a letter I have sent to Tory leader David Cameron. 20th June 200 Dear Mr Cameron, I am encouraged to hear that the Conservative party supports efforts to improve provision for the growing number of cyclists in the UK. News that the new Mayor and Tfl plan to invest £55 million in cycling in the next year and set up more cycle parking facilities, education, events and cycle promotion is a real boon for those who share my love of two wheels. As a fellow cyclist, I would like to invite… Continue

Posted by Ben Ayers on 21st June 2008 at 8:01am — 1 Comment (Add)

An open letter to Boris Johnson

Below is an open letter to London Mayor (and fellow cyclist) Boris Johnson which has also been sent to his office and that of his PR boss Gito Harri. 18th June 2008 Dear Mr Johnson, Firstly may I congratulate you on your appointment as Mayor of London. As a fellow cyclist in the capital I am particularly interested to hear what you have planned for our growing number. I was encouraged to hear that your office and Tfl plan to invest £55 million into cycling in the next year and set up more cy… Continue

Posted by Ben Ayers on 19th June 2008 at 7:47am — 3 Comments (Add)

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Cyling on ITV

I work for ITV and we've got some great Tour coverage lined up. We've also just snapped up the rights to show the Tour of Ireland and Tour of Britain on ITV. Details below: ITV TO BROADCAST TOUR O...

Tagged: racing, ITV, ITV4, road, cycling

Started by Ben Ayers in Road racing 22 hours ago .

Cycle policy 3 Replies 

There's lots of talk about better provision for cyclists, investment in cycle training, even a scheme like the Velob one in Paris whereby bikes will be for hire all over the city, but there doesn't...

Tagged: investment, Paris, Velob, policy, cycling

Started by Ben Ayers in The law of the land. Last reply by Jack 1 day ago.

Go the wrong way up one-way streets 4 Replies 

There is an article in The Guardian today reporting that The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is to test two-way access for cyclists on six residential roads. Kensington & Chelsea int...

Tagged: one, law, way

Started by Mike Grenville in The law of the land. Last reply by Mike Grenville 2 Jul.

Mororbikes in bus lanes. Crazy!!

From the LCC website: LCC has written to London Mayor Boris Johnson asking him not to make a snap decision to allow motorbikes to use bus lanes, a move that could endanger the lives of cyclists an...

Tagged: motorbikes, LCC, lanes, cycle, Johnson

Started by Ben Ayers in The law of the land 13 Jun.

Bikebiz

UCI is "dead in the water"

Vittel, naturally. The world governing body for cycling is not welcome at the Tour de France and could soon be sidelined totally

Shimano carbon crankset compatible with Dura-Ace 7900/7800

Alternate chain ring set to become available for 7800 usage

Mavic announce '09 soft goods

Major progression in soft goods technology

Consumer confidence on the slide

Two reports released today highlight increasing unease among consumers

Tredz blog

Le Tour with aplomb?

We were all pretty disillusioned with le Tour, weren’t we? Personally I didn’t care if the whole thing imploded on itself – but now it’s a whole new year and I am ready to forgive. I’ve picked out my afternoon...

Olympic MTB course

A couple of months ago the International Cycling Union decided that the proposed course at Weald Park in Essex was too flat for the Olympic mountain bike discipline. Well, duh. The suggestion, that they should think about popping up the...

End 2 End

Scott Sports head honcho (UK branch), Ian Hughes recently sent us details on his charity ride and all being well it should've finished by the time you read this. End 2 End 2008 involved several guys (including a World Rally...
 
 

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Map My Tracks turns your mobile phone into your personal real-time GPS tracking device. Using a mobile phone with built-in GPS or an external GPS receiver you can map and track your location in ... Continue

Created by Ben Ayers Apr 20, 2008 at 11:01pm. Last updated by Ben Ayers 25 Apr.

New features on meandmybicycle!

meandmybicycle has two new features - one is 'Notes' in which this, er, note is written. The other, which in my opinion is much more exciting, is 'events'. Lots of you have asked if such a feature ... Continue

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How To Descend On A Mountain Bike

Let World Champion and Bikeskills instructor, Greg Minnaar help you become a better, safer descender on your mountain bike. Always wear appropriate safety gear when riding, especially when learning or applying a new skill.

How To Do Switchback Turns On A Bike

This brief instructional video from Bikeskills.com will help you master Switchback turns. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear any time you ride a bike and especially when you are learning a new and/or applying a new skill.

How To Trackstand On A Bike

This brief video from www.Bikeskills.com will help you learn a basic but important cycling skill. Always wear a helmet and protective gear any time you ride a bicycle and especially when you are learning new skills.

How To Bike Steep Terrain

This brief instructional video from Bikeskills.com will help you master steep terrain. Always wear a helmet and appropriate safety gear any time you ride a bike and especially when you are learning a new and/or applying a new skill.

 

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