Dan Martin amongst the favourites for today’s Trofeo Laigueglia

Dan Martin (Cannondale Garmin) is amongst the favourites lining up in the UCI 1.HC Trofeo Laigueglia today. It follows on from a training camp in Mallorca, where he also made his season debut in Challenge Ciclista Mallorca. Amongst others who may be in contention are Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R La Mondiale), Thomas Voeckler (Team Europcar), Damiano Cunego (Nippo Vini Fantini) and...

More onboard footage from Jeremy Roy of bunch crashes

The first stage of the Vuelta a Andalucia today was marred by some big crashes, including a massive bunch spill towards the end of the stage. Jeremy Roy (FDJ.fr) has posted onboard footage of a couple of crashes from the stage. The Frenchman recently posted footage he filmed at the Tour Down Under of some near misses, and once again,...

Brussels Bike Jungle

Brussels has said it will double it's current investment of 6 million euros per year in the upgrade of its cycling infrastructure. This video highlights some of the dangers currently facing cyclists with trees, signs, barriers and many other obstacles found to be blocking the lanes. The video itself slightly exaggerates the impact of the obstacles to...

The world leader in hand brazed steel frames

Here is an interesting video showing the production of steel frames from the worlds leading manufactur of hand brazed frames. Based in Taiwan, Maxway Cycles build frames for some of the leading suppliers of steel bikes in the world including Jamis, DMR, Ritchey, Surly, Salsa, Dawes, Greenspeed, Rans and VooDoo. Founded in 1987 and originally skateboard manufacturers they...

Inventor of World’s loudest bike horn set for incredible sales after Dragon’s Den rejection

A cyclist who invented the World's loudest bike horn is set to reach incredible sales figures this year, despite having been rejected on Britain's version of Dragon's Den. The episode was screened earlier this week. Tom de Pelet thought of the idea after being involved in a series of near misses on his cycle to law school and his job...

What’s this? Steve Peat on a Cyclocross bike?

Check out this awesome video showcasing the Santa Cruz Stigmata cross bike. It stars Scott Chapin who works at the Santa Cruz Factory and races cyclocross bikes and the main who needs no introduction Mr. Steve Peat. The video really captures how versatile cross bikes are.

Nicolas Roche set to make Team Sky debut in the Vuelta a Andalucia today

Following on from his from Tinkoff Saxo over the winter, Nicolas Roche will line up in his first race for Team Sky at the Vuelta a Andalucia (February 18-22) today. Roche will be working for team leader Chris Froome who is also making his 2015 debut, and it could make for a very interesting race with the Briton taking on...

Hopes for Dundalk velodrome receive a significant boost

Talkofthetown.ie have reported that Louth County Council have approved the use of land at Muirhevnamor Park for a planned velodrome in Dundalk at their monthly meeting The local club, Cuchulainn Cycling Club came up with the original idea back in 2010, where the plans included a 250m velodrome and a BMX track at Muirhevnamor Park. It was expected to cost...

A look at one of Africa’s top races, the Tropicale Amissa Bongo

One of Africa's biggest races has started this week in Gabon, with the first stage of the Tropicale Amissa Bongo being won by Tunisia's Rafaa Chtioui of the Sky Dive Dubai team. The race was first organised in 2006 with Jussi Veikanen of Francaise des Jeux taking the first win. Members of the French team would take victory in the...

The Col Collective take on the Hautacam

The latest video from The Col Collective sees Mike Cotty tackle the Hautacam in the Pyrenees. Below is their description of the climb. Deep in the heart of the Midi-Pyrénées, Hautacam may not have the length, height or prestige of the Col du Tourmalet but that’s exactly the deceptive nature it uses to lull you into a false sense of...

Former World Champion Claude Criquielion hospitalised after stroke

Former World Champion Claude Criquielion has been hospitalised after suffering a severe stroke. The Belgian is said to be a critical condition and fighting for his life after being transferred to Aalst hospital. Criquielion had numerous big wins during his career which lasted from 1979 to 1991. Amongst his big wins were Fleche Wallonne in 1985 and 1989, the Tour...

Very hard crash at Milton Velodrome

The rider looks as though he got a nudge and went down quite heavy but to make matters worse he collided with the opening of the barrier which separates the bikes from the center of the track. Racing continued and first aid did get to him and he apparently got up and walked away from this one. Original video updated...