What a waste! Danny takes Ranger to task: More than £2m per mile to paint parking places blue? Please don’t forget the photograph above, come election time in May.
“50 Ways the new bike can change your life” On Bicycles is a great little book of short essays about Bike culture, gear and hints and tips from a wide cast of cycling writers. With subjects as diverse as safety, how to park your bike, choosing a style, cargo biking, E-bikes , hand made frames , choosing a bag , route planning, health, economics, attitude, bike culture and sub-cultures and political activism it has a little something for everyone. It’s easy to dip in to [...]
EVERYTHING NEW is at least 10% off, including bikes. Many items at 20% and 30% off. It will end on 21.1.12. It does not apply to online orders. Image by Romie Stanley, on 500px
Olympic champion, adventurer and columnist for the Telegraph James Cracknell bought a Christiania from us – and wrote about it in the Telegraph’s Motoring section. Back in 2010 Cracknell was struck by a lorry whilst cycling across the United States. He has told the tale a number of times and here again, this time explaining how, from the assault and through having his driving licence taken away, he arrived at the decision to go Christiania. Ironically, it’s the short journeys that cause the most [...]
We have three wonderful new posters by Neil Wyatt. They are visually well crafted and intellectually stimulating: The Alpe d’Huez and its winners The nicknames of the Peloton The Classification of Riders
The ultimate winter tyre available today would have to be Continental’s ‘Top Contact Winter II, which was designed for our northern winters. With tread that extends well into the shoulder area and a Safety System Guarantee which covers the tyre against punctures for one year from date of purchase. This means that If you receive a puncture during this period, you can return the tyre to us for a free replacement. The tyre also includes a FREE INNER TUBE! £50.00 If punctures are troubling you [...]
The Fashion Highway Code – A Tweed Run Educational Film, by Pencil. The ride is this Saturday, 26th November. From Rubbish‘s website: Team Rubbish has been v busy prepping for the upcoming Rugby Ralph Lauren Tweed Run. For those of you who haven’t a clue about this tweedtastic event, it’s a ten-mile bicycle ride around the Capital, taking place Saturday November 26th. Lots of our pals are taking part, so we thought we’d do the right thing and create a short film providing top tips [...]
Our workshop is offering 10% off basic and general services until the end of the year, parts included. Call 020 7636 6535 to book. Here are our standard (pre-discount) rates. We would be happy to issue gift vouchers redeemable at the workshop: perfect for your friend who already has all the gadgets. A voucher puchased now will attract the discount even if used in 2012. Image via Trackosaurus Rex
Ben Watts shoots for the 2nd issue of treats! magazine. Via BiCyCle Store
Nice shot of Garance by the Sartorialist.
What seemed so far-fetched when we opened in 2005, can now be called realistic: 35% modal share for bicycles in London. See more here. Above the £5 coin designed by Pippa Sanderson
Cyclabet was shown at ArtCrank, London. Also alphabet-inspired are these removable tattoos by Matthew Sutter, produced by Tattly:
