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    Britons first TDF stage winner

    Britons first TDF stage winner Brian Robinson said on ITV4 interview he can't go up the hills like he used to and now has an electric bike which he thinks is great. Now if that isn't an endorsement then nothing is.
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    Thinking about getting an E-Bike

    Before I got my Powabyke a few years ago I hadn't really ridden a bike any distance. The Powabyke Euro got me into riding up to 30 miles or so. I wasn't overweight or unhealthy but I wasn't fit either. I then wanted to ride further so I got a Kalkhof Agattu which allowed me to ride to about 50...
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    Your Views

    In my quest to raise as much money as I can by doing a London to Paris charity ride in aid of Children with Cancer UK I a wondered would people be interested in being in with a chance of winning a Garmin 500 edge, new, boxed with a receipt worth £160 for a donation of £2. £2 would give you 1...
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    London to Paris cycle ride

    Hi All, I have decided to do the London to Paris charity cycle ride in july 2014. I will not be using electric power on this occasion, hopefully I should be fit enough to complete the ride on my roadbike. All monies raised will go to Children with Cancer UK. All you have to do is click the...
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    a step back in time

    I have decided to take the plunge and buy a Btwin tribal 3 road bike. It will be a big test to see how much fitter my Agattu has made me and whether I can complete some of the 20/30 mile rides in similar times. I intend to pick it up tonight. I doubt whether my Agattu will be up for sale though...
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    Anybody afte a trailer ?

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skiiddii-Single-Yellow-Trailer-Delivery/dp/B007D34WHO/ref=sr_1_18?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1360068957&sr=1-18 Bargain given the previous price.
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    2014 tour de france

    Just seen stage maps for 2014 tour and the first two days are within 25 miles of where i live,so i might be on my bike to Skipton.......great news
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    Brad hits the deck

    Bradley Wiggins has been knocked off his bike and suffered broken ribs .If this doesn't show there is a need for safe cycle routes in the north then nothing will. Its not a great advert for others to get on their bike.
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    how much longer tyre life ?

    My rear tyre looks like it has warn down to the lighter,inner rubber. How much life can i expect from now or is as welll to change immediatly. Its done approx 6100 miles and the rest of the tyre is perfect..Can i expect to get a couple of hundred miles or not ?
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    Powabyke 6 speed Euro

    Black Powabyke 6 speed Euro for sale, excellent condition, gel seat and orgiinal seat. Two spare battery cases. 4 chargers. Needs new battery but enough power ti show it works. RRP over £600. Bargain £200 collect only
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    More Ebikes

    After seeing very few if any ebikes in past years this year there are definitely more about. On one ride to Lytham earlier in the year i saw 5 folders make unkown on one ride. Since i have seen another in Blackburn and also a chap on a Bionx a few times. There are also a couple of what look like...
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    cvovered by warranty ?

    After almost 3 years and 6000 miles the plastic protective cover on my power control has almost peeled off. Am i entitled to a new bike ? Will it be covered under warranty ? Will i have to buy another at my own expense ? The worry is affecting my health. what do i do now ?:D
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    Kalkhoff Agattu 5000 miles review

    Last night i finally managed to hit 5000 miles after a week of lousy weather and ill health delayed it slightly. Broken gear shifter 500 miles. Broken chain link 1000 miles. Approx 8 punctures. 5 gear adjustments. 1 loose rear spoke 4200 230,000 ft climbing. Average speed 15.5 mph...
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    What is the future of E-bikes ?

    In the last 3 years the number of E-bike manufacturers has increased significantly. With that,existing bikes have changed significantly as well. Hub gears,disc brakes,suspension,lighter batteries with range increases from 30 to 100 miles with the 25a Panasonic battery. So what next ...
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    New York

    Just got back from a few days in New York. The photo is central park with its cycle track,ignore the road as there were no cars on it. If i had more time i was going to hire a bike and get a few laps in. I saw about 5/6 pedelecs in 5 days,the first passed the taxi on the way from the airport...
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    1st bike crash

    Just after setting off on a bike ride last night i came to a mini roundabout and turned right,the next thing i knew is that i was in the middle of the road with my bike on top of me.One chap stopped his car and helped me to the side where i was greeted by another cyclist apologising because he...
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    light.bargain

    Just managed to win bid on ebay from a cycle shop for a brand new boxed Hope 1 LED light....£56.....big saving on cheapest price i could find from £72 to £90 ! One very happy cyclist.
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    this mornings ride

    Just finished a nice ride this morning. 3300 ft of climbing and 37.5 mile round trip. I am off to do another 20 miles when my lunch has settled.......must be mad !:D salmesbury-around pendle hill-mellor by carpetbagger1 at Garmin Connect - Details
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    bike ride video

    Ignore the date,this ride was 2 weeks ago. Some bad driving at the end of the video. Recorded on mini dv cam bar mounted. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTF2D85I2cI
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    check this out

    this is what you call a push up the backside ! eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace :eek: