Non UCI Compliant position on bike Like any sport, cycling has more than its fair share of regulations, some common sense, some bordering on the ridiculous. In the modern sport, the UCI have introduced strict regulations about the angle, size, width and weight of frames and bikes; this was to prevent cycling becoming dominated […]
Heroes, Villains & Velodromes
- Chris Hoy and Britain’s Track Cycling Revolution. Heroes, villains and velodromes is a fascinating insight into Chris Hoy and the emergence of Britain as a great track cycling nation. Considering his Olympic medals and success at World Championships, Chris Hoy has a relatively low profile in British sport. The book helps to portray the […]
Cycling through Red Lights.
Last Friday, I stood in the middle of Oxford and took many shots of cyclists and the different kinds of people riding bikes. It was quite fascinating. One of the best places to take photos was by the Bodleian library opposite the Kings Arms on broad street. Here there is a crossroads with traffic lights. […]
Cycling Event at Blenheim Palace
There looks to be an interesting day of cycling at Blenheim Palace on Sunday September 28th. Using the 6.5km loop there will be a 20 Km time trial and elite road race (1 hour plus 1 lap). You can download entry forms here at Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace is just outside Woodstock, Oxford (and is […]
25 Mile TT – Farnham R.C.
On Saturday I rode a 25 mile time trial on the Bentley bypass (H25/8). It is mostly dual carriageway and so is a relatively fast course. It is not particularly flat, the drags are just long enough to break your rhythm. There was also a slight wind. My speed varied between 35 Kmph and 62kmph. […]
Cycling on TV – A Sign of the Times
Research carried out in 2007, found that bikes are rarely seen on modern TV programmes. Researchers working for Cycling England found that of 95 characters appearing in the UK’s main soap operas only 2 characters – Mickey from Eastenders and Amy from Coronation street were shown to own bikes. Lead characters were shown only four […]
Recovery Ride in the Cotswolds
Bourton on the Water in Cotswolds So far this year I have been training about 3 – 4 times a week. With this kind of training schedule, I wasn’t really doing many recovery rides because, the recovery was on the day off (when I would just have to cycle 2 miles to work) However, now […]
Photo of Cycling in the Lake District
This photo is evocative of an off road trail, high in the Lake District. I like the contrast between the light and the shadows. The original caption says ‘into the shadows’ Photo by: Mr Ush flickr
Unusual Bikes – Cycling Sideways
I’ve never seen or heard of a sideways bike before. My first impression is that it looks rather unwieldy; at least, I can’t see it winning the Tour de France. Apparently it has the capacity to ‘veer to the left or right’ Sideways bike says : “The original bicycle has been around for 200 years. […]
First Race of Year – Westerley CC 25 mile TT
I completed my first race of the year today. It was a 25 mile time trial based on the A4 around Marlow (H25/2). Looking at the results board I think I came about 6 or 7th out of 68. My time was 54.24, which I was pleased with (I think average speed about 27.5mph) It’s […]
Cycling in Amsterdam
Some Features of Cycling in Amsterdam Nobody wears helmets. Often more than one person on a bike. Many bikes have been converted to trailers for children, dogs and equipment Bikes colourful but generally low tech, simple gear mechanisms for essentially flat roads. There are an estimated 800,000 bikes in Amsterdam. Huge range of people […]
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Cycling Rates by Country
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