Quick release skewers are a great invention to make it easy to change your wheel. These are some of the lightest and best performing skewers . Not the most glamorous part of a bike, but, if you become fanatical about losing weight on a bike (like me) it’s fun to look at every possible way […]
Should Astana and Contador Ride the Tour De France?
Professional cycling has more than its fair share of disputes and debates within its own ranks. The current big issue is between the UCI and the organisers of other big races like the Tour de France. ASO (Amaury Sports Organisation) who organise races like the Tour de France and Paris-Nice, want to be able to […]
Paul Kimmage and the Doping Issue
I often wonder how I would have responded, if I had ever become a professional cyclist in an era of doping. I think my response would have been a mixture of despair, anger and defiance. To be honest, I’m glad I never had a career when the majority of the competitors were trying to find […]
Het Volk – Cycle Race
s a Belgian semi classic race, with a rich tradition. Although it has suffered by not being added to the ProTour calendar, it is very important as the symbolic herald of the European racing season. Officially called Omloop Het Volk, Het Volk began in 1945 and has been sponsored by the Belgian newspaper, Het Volk […]
Cycling and Sleep – How Much Is Needed?
One fact I have noticed since I have resumed my regular cycling training schedule is that my body seems to need an extra 30-45 minutes sleep. Last week I cycled just over 200 miles, and I had difficulty getting up at 6.00am. Most days I would sleep in to 6.30 or 7.00am. This was despite […]
Greg LeMond Optimistic about Cycling’s Future
I recently read this article about Greg LeMond and his hopes for the future of procycling “Cycling is falling apart at the seams,” LeMond said. “It could take years to revive. I think it can, but only through drastic changes.” I thought it was a fair assessment. True, cycling has been through some very turbulent […]
The Future of Cycling – Velo City Toronto?
Is this the future of cycling? Velo city in Toronto The city planners are building a series of cycling tunnels above roads, creating a network of enclosed cycle paths, not unlike the tube network. The advantage of this cycle tunnels are: No Cars Protection from the rain and weather No wind so less air resistance. […]
Chiltern Hundred Cycle Challenge
I do alot of my training in the chilterns. One of my favourite hill climb training rides is one that weaves up and down the edge of the chilterns, around Wycombe, Stokenchurch, Chinnor and Bledlow Ridge. One of my favourite climbs is a 5 mile ascent of continuous climbing from Wycombe upto Stokenchurch on the […]
Mavic Ksyrium Review
I have ridden Mavic Kysrium wheel’s for a couple of years and they are a pretty versatile and reliable wheel. I once had a problem with the bearings, which needed fixing but apart from that they are quite sturdy. The advantages of the Mavic Ksyrium’s include Light enough to race. I have used them for […]
Training Plan February – Preparing for Racing Season
After 3 months of steady riding and rest, February marks the beginning of more ‘serious’ training for me. My philosophy is to take 3 months (November, December and January) off any kind of racing and interval training. In February I will be following this kind of training schedule. Medium Length ride of 50-60 miles 3 […]
This Island Race by Les Woodland
I have begun reading “This Island Race” by Les Woodland which covers the chequered but fascinating history of British cycle racing. (thanks to Ed, for lending) The history of British cycling is one of many missed opportunities. In a nutshell British cycling was never allowed to develop like continental cycling because road races were outlawed. […]
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Cat & Fiddle hill climb 2013
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Cycling in Oxford Photos
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Best Puncture Proof Tyres
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