Apr 1, 2010

This week 602nds had the opportunity to interview Norwegian Road Cyclist, Kurt Asle Arvesen. Kurt currently rides for UCI Professional Cycling Team, Team Sky. He turned Professional in 1998 and has ridden for Pro teams Asics, Riso Scotti & Team Fakta; including 6 years with Team CSC (now Team Saxo Bank). Kurt is an all rounder on the road  and the Classic...

Feb 8, 2010

Graham Watson is widely regarded as one of the world’s best cycling photographers. Graham’s photographs have appeared in almost every major cycling book and magazine around the world. He sets the standard in print quality, with breathtaking images that are available for purchase via his website. 602nds were fortunate to catch-up with Graham after the...

Feb 3, 2010

Continuing on with our look at compression sports apparel, we review the Male Bib Shorts by Skins. Developed in Australia in 1996, Skins has almost become a synomymous term when discussing compression garments. With a heavy investment in research and development, the Skins compression garments are favoured by many top athletes and sporting teams around the...

Jan 26, 2010

602nds had the opportunity to catch up with Drew Johnson – National Product Manager from Shimano Australia at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, South Australia to have a close look at the new Dura-Ace DI2 shifting system. Leading in innovation and design, Shimano introduced the Dura-Ace with Di2 electronic road components in 2009. As an addition to the...

Jan 11, 2010

Prior to Christmas I was given the opportunity to check out the 2XU compression cycle short (MC1407b) and to be honest I am not one for trying something on a 2 hour ride then scribbling a review. I committed to wearing the shorts over a 3 week period and in total a tad under 500kms of summer cycling. We all know that compression wear is all the rage these days....