When choosing a bike frame there are 4 main types of material. Steel, aluminium, carbon fibre, and titanium. In truth, there is a big difference between ‘cheap’ steel frames and new types of steel frames. There is greater homogeneity amongst carbon fibre frames. Nevertheless, these are some of the pros and cons of different material […]
The Cycling Cafe Culture
One thing I really loved about the Yorkshire cycling scene was the number of ‘cycling cafes’. My introduction to cycling came through Otley CC. The club was based on the old traditional style British club run; cycling all day Sunday from 9am to 5pm, with 2-3 cafe stops. These days I don’t seem to have […]
Paris Nice 2008 – The Race to the Sun?
Paris Nice is supposed to be the traditional start of the professional cycling season. In theory, it should offer grounds for optimism as symbolically riders race away from the cold north towards the mediteranean sun. However, this year there appears to be little in the way of optimism and good cheer as professional cycling faces […]
Interval Training in the Cold
On Friday afternoon, I did two hill intervals. The first was up the A40 to Stokenchurch (5.47) with tail wind. The second hill was up the 5 mile ascent from Wycombe to Stokenchurch the other way. It took about 16 minutes. The ride home from Stokenchurch is about 20 miles. I must have got cold […]
Tips for Riding in a Group
I often find myself training on my own. But, I was introduced to cycling largely through the traditional British club run, in which you would have 5-15 riders riding together as much for the social aspect as the cycling. During these formative cycling years, I picked up on a few tips and group cycling ‘etiquette’. […]
Tour de France may Return to London
After the relative success of the Tour de France visiting London, the Tour boss suggested that the Tour may return to London before, the Olympic games. In this interview, Christian Prudhomme, suggested that the Tour may return to London quite soon. Despite, the difficulties of the Tour in recent years, the Tour is receiving requests […]
Safe Cycling Clothes – wear pink
I was always under the impression that wearing a bright dayglo yellow waterproof jacket is the best way of being seen and avoiding cars running into you. However, there has been a report suggesting that motorists give less leeway to any cyclist they think ‘looks the part’. If however, you look unsuited to be on […]
Training Plan March – 1st Races Soon.
February training went reasonably well. I was able to do about 500-600 miles. Not a huge amount, but, enough to get reasonably fit. In the past couple of weeks I have started to do my first tentative interval training. Nothing at peak effort, but, a bit to get accustomed to the shock of racing. In […]
Choosing Tyres for Commuting
For commuting distances of less than 10 miles, the most important factors are getting tyres with a good tread and good puncture resistance. Grip and Tread Contrary to popular belief, cycling tyres (unlike car tyres) do not benefit from having a tread. Aqua planning does not occur on a bike; the best grip will come […]
Inspiration for Cycling
Where do you get the most inspiration for cycling, training and racing? These are seven sources of inspiration, there are probably a few more but this is what comes to mind at the moment. Riding a bike. I’m not being facetious, but, the best way to get into the mode of cycling is to actually […]
Graeme Obree’s World Hour Record
in 1993, Graeme Obree, stunned the cycling community by riding 51.596Km and breaking Francesco Moser’s World Hour Record, which had stood for 10 years. Graeme used a custom made bike and a radical new position. The amazing thing about the record is that he had attempted the record the day before and failed. Despite failing, he […]
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