Cycling Yorkshire Dales

By on July 9, 2008 in cycling, cycling photos, training

Looking towards Burnsall I spent a few days In Yorkshire. Fortunately, first day was fine. I cycle 95 miles from Menston to Burnsall, Buckden, Fleet Moss,  Hawes, Asygarth and back down through the Wharfe Valley. I averaged 18.5mph and really enjoyed it. The first 60 miles I did as training; but, then after a tea […]

Read full story • Comments { 11 }

Tour de France Commentators and Quotes

By on July 8, 2008 in tour de france

As mentioned, I have spent several summers glued to the Tour on tele. One of the real attractions was listening to the fascinating commentary of David Duffield. He really could talk and his passion for cycling was self evident. It was this passion that made you forgive many of his eccentricities. I’ll never forget the […]

Read full story • Comments { 10 }
Things People Say about Cycling

Things People Say about Cycling

By on July 7, 2008 in cycling

These are some of the classic quotes people say regarding to cycling. They become a little predictable after a while. Maybe you recognise some of these quotes or perhaps can add your own tired phrases people often use regarding cycling. ‘So When Are You Going to Do the Tour De France?’ I don’t know why, […]

Read full story • Comments { 8 }

Tour de France 2008 Video of Stage 1

By on July 6, 2008 in cycling

The first stage of the Tour de France An excellent move by Alejandra Valverde, who has to be one of the main favourites for the overall title, raced to the first stage win of the Tour. He timed his move to perfection and had the power to make it work. I don’t know why the […]

Read full story • Comments { 1 }

Cycling into Old Age

By on July 4, 2008 in cycling

John Woodburn still racing aged 71 I often race against John Woodburn (b.1937), John was National 25 mile time trial champion in 1961. He is still racing, 47 years later at the age of 71. John is one example of many who are able to keep cycling into old age. He regularly breaks the hour […]

Read full story • Comments { 5 }

Women Cyclists May Risk Death by Obeying Red Lights

By on July 3, 2008 in commuting

It is sometimes possible to make too much of statistics, especially when the sample size is small. However, in the UK, a disproportionate number of cyclists killed are female. One theory for this is that women place themselves in danger by, ironically, obeying red lights. [Women cyclists at risk from obeying red lights] One of […]

Read full story • Comments { 7 }

Tour De France 2008

By on July 1, 2008 in procycling

For several years, I watched large sections of the tour on Europsport. Last year, 2007, was the first year that I stopped ‘wasting time’ watching hours of the Tour on telly. This year I have made a pact not to get Eurosport as well. (Alas, watching the Tour on telly, doesn’t get you fit… ) […]

Read full story • Comments { 4 }

2 Races 2 Days – 10 and 25 Mile Time Trial

By on June 30, 2008 in tejvan, timetrials

At the weekend, I was racing on both Saturday and Sunday Saturday 10 miles 21:12 average speed 28.5mph 3rd / 70 Sunday 25 miles 56:57. average speed 26.2 mph (6th /60) Saturday felt good. On Sunday I was quite a bit slower probably because: Tiredness from previous day Body not as responsive early in morning […]

Read full story • Comments { 2 }

Doping and the Future of Cycling

By on June 30, 2008 in procycling

Paul Kimmage writing in the Times produces some devastating statistics about doping in the peloton, collected by the journalist Ballester: “Would you believe that 85% of the winners since 1968 have, at one point or other, contravened the antidoping rules? Would you believe that 72.5% of those who stood on the podium have cheated? What […]

Read full story • Comments { 8 }

Training Schedule for Last Week

By on June 28, 2008 in cycling

Me wearing my new Bell Aero Helmet (self photo) I thought I would share my training schedule for last week. Now that I have broken up for the summer holidays I have a little bit more free time. Sunday – rest day. In Glasgow Monday – 45 miles. 2:20:00. Included private time trial around a […]

Read full story • Comments { 1 }

Turning Left Through A Red Light

By on June 27, 2008 in cycling

Thanks to the thoughtful comments from readers on my recent post – cycling through red lights. A few months ago, I was training when I came to a set of red lights. onto a main road. Since there was no traffic on the road I filtered left onto the road. I saw no harm in […]

Read full story • Comments { 6 }