Monthly Archives: March 2017
A little hero worship, a little fun on a bike with Eki Ekimov
This was the event everybody was waiting for when Katyusha came to Brussels to launch their clothing range. A chance to ride with Viatcheslav Ekimov… Eki. This is part of the Kring strategy, to bring some of the names in cycling to Continue reading
Katusha clothing launch gives a glimpse into pro peloton economics
Katusha made a special appearance in Brussels today with Olympic cycling legend Viatcheslav Ekimov as the company was rolling out their new cycling Continue reading
Have guitar, will travel
“I am 50 and I always go by bike. I teach music so I ride everywhere and the guitar is never a problem. I have a yellow safety gillet that Continue reading
Just one day of the year, accept a little applause for being a cyclist
A springtime ritual – Applause For Cyclists. Around Brussels, at key travel spots for cyclists, cycling organisations set up applause corridors so the everyday Continue reading
Cyclo is selling out, again
Brace yourself. Cyclo is having their Velo Bourse today. One of three planned for the year and a chance for people to get a decent bike at a more than decent price. People can Continue reading
A window to celebrate a bicycle’s time
CYCLO, the community driven cycling ASBL in Brussels, has launched a new initiative, last night, celebrating the vintage bikes that are seen so often on the capital’s streets. Every month, they are Continue reading
If health were the only reason
“I am always on the bike. I live outside Brussels but every time I come here, I bring the bike and ride. I am here to visit a doctor. I am 62, so it is just for my health. What you Continue reading
Dressed in yellow and still invisible
“I ride back and forth to work. About half an hour. The yellow is very bright but still they do not see you. I was at an intersection near work and a truck just drove through the red light. I had to stop quickly to avoid him hitting me. Being in yellow does not Continue reading
Time to register for 30 Days of Biking in April
An annual event, 30 Days of Biking, opens registration today. An international initiative that allows riders to simply promise to ride every day for the month of April. No distance required. Just ride every day. If you miss a day, OK. Just ride the next day. It its an effort to get people onto their bikes and try som,thing new, expand their Continue reading