Grame Obree on Humans Invent Part 2.

Nothing for me to say really.
As you know I am kinda obsessed about this right now.



After watching the video head over to Humans Invent to see the full article.

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Chris Hoy's Mum.

I am not going to promote a certain parent company's Olympic tie in campaign becuase even though it celebrates Mums, a certain parent company also pushes baby formula as opposed to breast milk and has some strange views on motherhood and parenting ( I know this is not the place)......

I am all for celebrating Mum's though so here we are:

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Graeme Obree's new HPV design becoming clearer

Well I read into his interview correctly, he is going to be lying on his stomach headfirst.  How's that for Superman position.  Last time there was too much talk of washing machines, this time it will be saucepans and kitchens.  He is a stunning genius and win or lose we all know he is so commited and so wonderful he will always be a winner.

Humpy Horsie Bicycles

From the same eccentric artist who brought you the 10mph Ferrari look-a-bike.

There is no explanation on his site - maybe is none is possible or even needed...

Investigate here:  Humpy Horsies

Sketchbooks 2012

Above - Rear view of the Museum Science and Industry - 20 minutes.
Below - Selection from the Cycling Sketchbook 2012

Giro wise I am beginning to wonder that Rodriguez, who I would love to see win the Giro, might be destined not too.  Great to see him fighting to lead but all it takes is one big escape, one big collapse and of course a TT - guess that what makes bike racing great eh!

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Pozzivivo celebrations

He has been having some great rides and seriously making a mark for himself this year.
I did notice his victory celebration a few weeks ago and asked if anyone knew what it signified.  No answers though.

I found this though, on the Inner Ring a commenter suggested that Pozzivivo was sharing the celebratory antics of Italian footballer Sebastian Giovinco.  The Juventus midfielder considers himself short at 5'4, I mean seriously!... So this hand action has something to do with being small of stature, he says it makes him seem taller (www.sebastian-giovinco.com).

Seems a little doubtful.  Pozzivivo has a definite extra ring finger extension, an extra flourish on his behalf or laziness from Giovinco.  He's also not particularly short in cycling surely?  Maybe I am should just get on with something else.  


Fun Giro right now isn't it. Still seems fairly open.  Great to see Hesjedal up there.
Not too sure about the Tour of California though.  I guess it's similar to Paris Nice, one decisive climbing stage and one TT, the rest for the sprinters.  Sagan was great, would love to see him and Cavendish head to head in the Tour and had we forgotten his chances at the Olympics?


Oh and AG2R, they of the brown shorts and kit.  Firstly I have to admit to have been won over by the kit, it certainly stands out and actually looks kind of classy next to the garish advertising or boring black bands of others.  If I would be seen dead in team kit it would be this one.  Also Nicolas Roche has won me over too, from his famous Dad to his honest book 'Inside the Peleton'.  Great to see him and the team fighting for the win and attention.  Nicolas was up there in the lead group on the important days but alas his TT let him down again.  I think he admits his head just can't get into them.




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'Pendleton' - Ride Beautifully.

Victoria Pendleton has been working with the British chain of auto stores 'Halfords' to create a range  of bicycles for women.

These bikes though are primarily aimed at women who haven't been on a bike in years or who are just starting to consider longer rides. The price range from £299.99 to £349.99 is fairly modest, as is the spec, with the absence of features deemed unnecessary at entry level, such as disc brakes or too many gears that will most likely remain unused and rusting.
"Extra components were ditched as they aren't what starter riders are after. And it helps to keep the weight down as there is nothing worse than trying to get a heavy uncomfortable bike up a hill,"  from Bike Radar story

 Certainly the name 'Pendleton' seems to carry a certain Empirical cachet similar to 'Pashley'.  Having just seen a launch display in a Halfords store they do catch the eye especially the Somerby and if thay can get more women riding then mission accomplished.  Hopefully those women will then move onto a 'Pashley'.

"I'm so excited about the new range. I really want to encourage women to just get out and about and enjoy riding them!" - Victoria Pendleton

See the range here on the Halfords site.
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New Ferrari FXX bicycle tops out at 10mph - sort of.

But I reckon Obree could get it going faster.

Hannes Langeder is an Austrian artist having a bit of fun at the expense of millionaires and motorheads.

This is his Ferrari FFX look a like called the Fahrradi Farfall FFX.

The high-performance supercar clone is custom-made and comes with the smooth, red finish that matches the Ferrari FXX. The Fahrradi Farfall FFX also happens to be the world's most expensive bicycle with a price tag of a stunning £1 million.
The vehicle features over 200 ultra-bright LED lights which allow it to be driven at night as well which makes it road legal in Austria. Thanks to a steel chassis and a plastic tubed body, the lightweight vehicle still weighs around 100kg. At the moment, the Fahrradi Farfall FFX is on display as part of an automotive exhibition at Linz, Austria-based LENTOS Museum of Art. - www.auttomotto.com

Watch the promotional video here.