Stephen Roche’s 1987 Tour de France Battaglin gave me goosebumps – so I bought one. And they’re still making it these days.
Vini Zabu rider’s bike goes all gyroscope, the team was suspended for 30 days for 2 +ve dope tests, they’ve had 9 +ves in 12 years. Does 1+2+9 = Sorry We Don’t Believe You?
I was a die-hard Adidas kid for years, then they lost it, and I lost them. Can their cycling shoe range fire up the embers of our relationship once again?
If you like bicycles, and books, you’ll love The Stolen Bicycle. An enchanting tale of a man’s search for his father, and his bike.
Early US bicycle advertising made up a huge chunk of the market and has been credited as having a crucial role in the Art Nouveau movement in the States. Looks gorgeous too!
A mini trip (and an awesome ride) to check out a mini velo, Stijn Cycles’ innovative PRE Road bike.
Youtube video from my channel Crank Punk Rides. Featuring cycling in Taipei, Tamsui and Yangmingshan, Taiwan.
His ride through the ranks to the top of the sport was meteoric. His death happened almost in the blink of an eye. He died on Ventoux, he died on the bike. This is the tale of Major Tom.
Beneath the boyish looks lurked a cunning bike rider with criminal instincts. From Olympic champion to outlaw and assassin, this is a tale almost too big to believe.
Huge natural talent, death threats and drug abuse, this ‘angel’ soared above his peers and then descended into obscurity. This is the tale of Charly Gaul.