Yesterday, the front page of the Times carried a headline ‘Save Our Cyclists’ It is partly motivated by a young Times journalist, Mary Bowers, being involved in a very serious accident on her way to work in 2011. It was quite a surprise to see a major newspaper give their front page to improving cycle [...]
French Cycling Terms
It is not often the British feel proud and happy to imitate and revere our French brothers across the channel. But, cycling is one of those rare situations when we can happily pay homage to the influence of France and the French on our great sport of cycling. For example, many good cycling clubs add [...]
Energy Bars for Cycling
Selection of best energy bars for cycling. Reviews of energy bars I’ve used and found good for cycling
The Coldest Time Trial
I’m not sure why, but on one of coldest days of the year, I thought it would be good to get the time trial bike down from loft and have a quick ride. My ski gloves are bigger than those. I wanted to go on the time trial bike, because I’m conscious I’ve entered my [...]
Winter Training Bikes
A winter training bike is a great luxury to have. You can ride it into the ground and not worry (too much) about your expensive groupset rusting away on salty roads. If things go well, you might spend many hours on your winter training bike, getting in all those winter miles. Make sure it is [...]
What to Wear on the Bike
There is a saying that you are what you are wear. A cyclist faces quite a few choices. You can try all kinds of different looks. The strict Italian roadie classic look. Immaculate looking lycra with matching sunglasses. Socks at right height (Armstrong’s knee high white socks are definitely out – even if aerodynamic benefits. [...]
Some Cold Miles in the Legs
Another good week just managing to keep the cold at bay. Two hard rides to add to the endurance. Looking forward to first race on Feb 12th. Sun 22nd – 35 miles @ 15.5 mph – 2.15.00 – A recovery ride after previous days 85 miles. Slow and cold. Not the best combination. But, a [...]
Cycling Accessories for Winter
Hot Pads These are an excellent accessory. For me they are a necessity to get through winter. I buy a pack of 40 in October. When temperature is cold, I open a pack and put the hot pad in between 2 layers of socks. The heat generated keeps feet nice and warm! If [...]
VO2 Max Intervals
VO2 Max is the term given to your maximum aerobic capacity. VO2 Max is effectively the amount of oxygen that you can take in and use. It is your maximal aerobic capacity. It is expressed as litres (ml) of oxygen / weight Kg / per min. Some of the top athletes have recorded figures as high [...]
10 Tips for Avoiding Punctures
This Continental 4000- split and punctured on a ride- I had to put new inner tube and ride home like this! If I had been clever, I would have founded strong leaf to improvise some protection between tyre and inner tube. But, I only thought of that after I luckily got home. If I listed [...]
