They're all on drugs

News just in that Alberto Contador has tested positive to a "banned substance"! Sounds rather dramatic since he won this years Tour de France however, Contador denies he is on drugs and says it was contaminated food. Either way it should make an interesting investigation, I'll see what comes out of it in the end. I'll be I know what Andy Schleck is hoping for.

Two brakes for hipsters

In the news this week from BV. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission(ACCC) is cracking down on the fixie craze, warning of serious safety issues and threatening bike shops with fines of more than $1M.

The main point they raise is this one:
"At least two brakes are fitted, one on the front wheel and the other on the back."

You can read the rest of the article here and it's well worth the read if you're thinking of removing brakes.

My next helmet

Another cycle related blog to promote, this time with a pretty awesome custom helmet job. I want one, or at least to know how it was done. Check out The New Cafe Racer Society for more.

Convoy and Love Your Bike

A few links to post today, first of all Love Your Bike Portsmouth. Another bicycle inspired blog with a flickr well worth looking at.

The second is just a tumblr called Convoy and while not necessarily bicycle specific it has some great photos to trawl through and waste an afternoon on ;)

This is how we roll

I wish!