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Win Free Tickets to see World Cup Track Cycling in Manchester

CITY LIFE Magazine are offering you the chance to wi Free Tickest to watch World Cup Track Cycling at the Manchester Velodrome.

http://www.citylife.co.uk/competitions/701/win_tickets_to_the_track_cycling_world_cup

TRACK WORLD CUP WEBSITE 18th to 20th February Manchester

http://www.trackworldcup.co.uk/

Tip of the day (Free Cycle Route Planner APP)

FREE CYCLE ROUTE PLANNER APP

Cycle Hub Bike Route Planner App for your iphone or android phone.

The Bike Hub journey planner finds the quickest or quietest cycle routes.

A car satnav uses roads only, the Bike Hub cycle satnav uses roads *and* cycle paths, including Sustrans routes. Bike Hub app also uses bike-friendly cut-throughs and short-cuts.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bikehub.journeyplanner

Tip of the day (free cycling videos)

Want to watch the worlds best cycling events check out Cycling TV an internet cyling channel.

Although this is a subscription based channel. If you click on VIDEOS then click FREE 2 VIEW there are loads of races to watch for free.

http://www.cycling.tv

Scalextric

Iconic toy brand unveils Olympic collection

Scalextric has released details of its first-ever cycling set ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

The firm has produced a set based on the Velodrome, and to be backed by a major TV marketing campaign.

The set was seen in the flesh for the first time last week at Toy Fair, at Olympia, London.

Scalextric brand owner Hornby revealed it had been granted the licence to produce official London 2012 merchandise for its Corgy, Hornby, Scalextric and Airfix brands in July 2009.

Tip of the day (mosquitoes)

Not so much a problem here in the UK but if your riding abroad they can be a nuisence.
Make sure you rub insect repellant over any exposed areas. Don't just do it once and think you'll be protected all day. Apply it at regular intervals during the day.
The other thing you can do it to dink Tonic water. Tonic water contains quinine which mosquitoes don't like. The other thing is to eat food containing hot chilli's it also wards them off.

Tip of the day (touring)

If you fancy something a little slower than a sportive Touring mught just be the answer. The cyclist Touring Club have branches all over the country. A lot of top cyclists started off riding with ctc then moved onto racing. Its probably the best ways to get your basic fitness during the off season.


http://www.ctc.org.uk/