http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/ All you need to know about cycling with James Maloney en Copyright 2008 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:37:13 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss DESPITE the pouring rain, a good crowd of riders and spectators turned out to watch Liverpool Century's Jamie Shirlaw sprint across the finish line first after 52mins 52secs during Race Two of his club's Circuit Criterium at Litherland Sports Park on Wednesday, August 6, starting at 7.15pm.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/08/liverpool_century_circuit_crit.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/08/liverpool_century_circuit_crit.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:37:13 +0000 MORE than 250 turned up at Thornton Crematroium last Friday afternoon to pay their last respects to Merseyside cycling legend, Ken Matthews.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/08/more_than_250_mourn_cycling_le.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/08/more_than_250_mourn_cycling_le.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:18:39 +0000 LITHERLAND'S Go-Ride cycling scheme for children has gone from strength-to-strength since its initial conception in 2006 - thanks mainly to the dedication of volunteer coaches from Liverpool Mercury.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/liverpool_mercury_gorides_a_bi.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/liverpool_mercury_gorides_a_bi.html Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:32:04 +0000 MORE than 250 turned up at Thornton Crematorium last Friday afternoon to pay their last respects to Merseyside cycling legend, Ken Matthews.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/death_of_a_local_legend_ken_ma.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/death_of_a_local_legend_ken_ma.html Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:32:23 +0000 ORGANISERS of the Tour of Britain have got something special up their sleeves when the final stage reaches Liverpool, the European Capital of Culture for 2008, on Sunday, September 14 - the chance for club riders to race on the circuit before the Pros.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/amateurs_to_race_final_tour_of.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/amateurs_to_race_final_tour_of.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:01:53 +0000 Boardman inside British Cycling's 'Secret Squirrel Store', where they keep all of their equipment SIXTEEN years have passed since Chris Boardman rode his way into the record books with his stunning performance at the Olympic Games in Barcelona, writes James Pearce.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/boardman_and_co_on_track_for_g.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/boardman_and_co_on_track_for_g.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:27:08 +0000 Andy Grice will be aiming to turn up the heat on clubmate Dave Hilton THE RACE for Southport’s 10-mile championship is gathering pace as riders scramble for valuable points, writes Paul Mayor.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/heat_is_on_for_grice_in_southp.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/07/heat_is_on_for_grice_in_southp.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:21:10 +0000 BIKENUT has teamed up with Liverpool City Council to help improve cycling to and from the city centre as part of Liverpool's Cycle Strategy. Use the link below, fill in the questionaire and help make Liverpool an even more cycling-friendly city.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/have_your_say_to_help_improve_1.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/have_your_say_to_help_improve_1.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:24:13 +0000 WEST Lancashire’s adopted son Bradley Wiggins will enjoy a homecoming of sorts after his High Road team confirmed they will take place in this year’s Tour of Britain.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/wiggins_to_take_high_road_to_t.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/wiggins_to_take_high_road_to_t.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:57:45 +0000 Kit Gilham, centre, wearing his pink King of the Mountains jersey together with the rest of his Kinesis UK team-mates and manager, Chris Truett, far left SOUTHPORT’S Kinesis UK cycling team were given a huge boost when one of their riders climbed to mountain glory, writes Philip Kirkbride.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/kinesis_boss_truett_praises_hi.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/kinesis_boss_truett_praises_hi.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:18:32 +0000 MORE than 200 children are expected to take part in the first-ever North West Three-day Youth Stage Race next weekend in Southport, Preston and Litherland.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/north_west_to_host_firstever_t.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/06/north_west_to_host_firstever_t.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:09:20 +0000 Radio and TV presenter Simon O’Brien got together with fellow cyclist this week to help launch the TravelWise Summer Cycle campaign this week. From left to right: Karen Stevens, Liverpool City Council's cycling officer; Claudia Stuerk, Liverpool City Council; Jane Moore, TravelWise officer; City Talk’s Simon O'Brien and Victoria Naylor, events co-ordinator at Café Sports England; Gordon Ross, programme director of Music, Liverpool Culture Company RADIO & TV presenter Simon O’Brien set the wheels in motion to help launch the TravelWise Summer Cycle campaign. The initiative is designed to encourage people in Sefton and across Merseyside to cycle, whether as a way to enjoy fresh air, fitness and fun or as a sensible commuting option.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/roll_on_cycling_in_liverpool_a.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/roll_on_cycling_in_liverpool_a.html Fri, 30 May 2008 10:08:13 +0000 MATT CRONSHAW has extended his lead at the top of the Liverpool Echo Star Trophy standings.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/kinesis_uks_cronshow_tops_tabl.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/kinesis_uks_cronshow_tops_tabl.html Tue, 27 May 2008 17:23:01 +0000 STEPHEN BAILLIE from Withington Wheelers took the honours in the John Cull Memorial Road Race at Bickerstaffe, in 1 hour 58 minutes 37 seconds, writes Linda Tully.]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/baillie_breaks_the_tape_first.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/baillie_breaks_the_tape_first.html Tue, 20 May 2008 08:59:42 +0000 SOUTHPORT based Kinesis UK’s impact of the British racing scene has been so great this year that they have been hand-picked to take part in two top UCI ranked foreign events in 2008. ]]> http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/kinesis_uk_invited_to_uci_rank.html http://www.bikenut.merseyblogs.co.uk/2008/05/kinesis_uk_invited_to_uci_rank.html Thu, 15 May 2008 16:51:47 +0000