A very Happy Christmas to all our readers. We hope Santa brought you something bike related! We are taking a break for the festive period but will be back shortly.  Its not a total break though as we are taking the opportunity for some intensive testing of some new test gear which we will be [...]

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Ever had a problem with motorists?  Thought so.  Now a company from the States has set up with a series of jerseys designed to let drivers know what you think of their driving.

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More from Faty at the team Radioshack camp…

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Last week we told you of an unusual challenge laid down by Johan Bruyneel to the Fat Cyclist Elden Nelson to raise money for charity in exchange for riding with the team.  The full story is in the video clip below but suffice to say that the goal was smashed with USD$125,000 raised in a [...]

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The route for the 2010 Vuelta was announced yesterday with a few surprises! Starting in the South of the country in Sevilla on August 28th, the opening time trial is unusually at night presenting the riders (and TV crews) with an unusual challenge.

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Following on from the Wet White Ritchey WCS road components we showed you last month, Ritchey have followed up with these neat MTB XC ones. New: WCS wet white bar ends

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This video of Irish International Downhiller Ben Reid shows how to ride a bike fast.  Watch the pop turns in particular!  Filmed by Alex Rankin.

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Merino is our favourite fabric so we were thrilled to see it in a glove but a little dubious to whether it would really be waterproof.  Suffice to say we were pleasantly surprised. 100% waterproof yet not sweaty (gotta love that Merino wool) these are great.  The wool keeps you warm in the bitter cold [...]

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The Offroad Commission need your help with testing their new Online Event Registration utility. They are looking to use this system in 2010 for as many offroad events (NPS, Nationals etc) as appropriate, the system can be used for registering XC, CX, 4X, DH etc…  On an aside, ,note the 4X section.  A series is [...]

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British rider Bradley Wiggins has just confirmed a move to the new UK Team Sky squad on a four year contract which will take him to 2013.

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This photo was released this morning of the new Radioshack team Trek Madone for 2010. It is interesting to see a lot of influence from Lance Armstrong’s custom painted ’09 bikes which featured similar graphics, particularly the wheels.

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It has now been confirmed that young Belfast cyclist Connor McConvey has made the switch from International Mountain biking, leaving the De- Brink ten tusscher squad, to International Road Racing and is now part of the An Post Grant Thornton Sean Kelly team.

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As 2009 draws to a close lots has been happening in the Pro road scene as teams confirm their lineups for the coming season.  First of the bunch is the new Team Radioshack of Lance Armstrong who released a photo today of how the provisional Radioshack jersey will look.

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29ers are huge with our friends on the other side of the Atlantic but have yet (!) to catch on in Europe.  The new 29er from Giant could be the first brand to achieve mainstream success over here with their offering which is receiving a lot of interest.  We took one for a test drive [...]

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Cannondale, has announced a new partnership with TF Tuned to be an exclusive servicer for its industry-leading HeadShok and Lefty Forks.  Based in Westbury, TF Tuned will provide comprehensive after sales customer support including routine servicing and custom cartridge/telescope tuning for all HeadShok and Lefty forks.

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After that bespoke look for your road steed?  Ritchey have launched a complete set of white kit to distinguish your bike.  White stem, bars, seat posts and bar tape are now available after market.

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Shimano have instituted a voluntary recall for their PRO Hi-Comp road stem based on a fatigue problem.  The full recall is detailed below in the release from Shimano.  If you have one of these stems return it to your dealer for a full refund.

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