Latest articles by nrearden
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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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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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Going Dutch
1st July 2010 Britain needs to think Dutch and increase cycle parking at rail stations to five per cent of passenger use, says CTC, the national cyclists’ organisation. What’s that in real figures?
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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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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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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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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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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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Join Cycling Active at Cycle Show 2010
21st September 2010 Only two more weeks to the Cycle Show at Earl's Court and it's going to be fun. There's every kind of bike and a great deal to get in, too.
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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: Dress to impress
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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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Focus Izalco Pro 1.0 road bike review
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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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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bike we like: Specialized Langster £450
1st May 2010 Built around an A1 aluminium compact frame although for a £50 surcharge you could get yourself a far more retro, classic track-frame-shaped steel model.
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Rims for crims
5th October 2010 2010 The Daily Mail reports that Suffolk Police has handed out stolen bikes to repeat criminals in the hope that they would use them to go and find work.
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F1 driver Mark Webber opens 170-mile Chilterns Cycleway
13th September 2010 Red Bull racer Mark Webber is a closet cyclist: "I have lots of friends from overseas who love riding in the local area and say it’s as lovely as anywhere in the world."
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Women’s riding: cycle chic in Cambridge
29th April 2010 A fashion event was held in Cambridge in March, inspired by the website Copenhagen Cycle Chic. There were stylish hats and high heels and that was just the men.
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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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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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Boris launches hire bike scheme
15th August 2010 Following in the footsteps of the enormously successful Paris Vélib, London’s Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme has opened with great fanfare.
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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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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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New cycling species identified: meet the MAMIL
12th September 2010 The numbers of men aged 35-44 buying carbon-framed bicycles has rocketed in the last three years. “Is this a 21st-century mid-life crisis?" asks BBC.
