Matthew Parris on Cycling

By on December 30, 2007 in articles

If you’ve had a nice Christmas holidays and don’t want it spoiling, I would avoid reading this article by Matthew Paris on why cyclists are deserving of a bit of decapitation article here. – note link is nofollow – which means the Times don’t get any benefit from the link

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Tips for Mending a Puncture

By on December 29, 2007 in equipment

Getting a puncture is one of the most irritating things of cycling. Sometimes when you get a puncture, you then seem to get several punctures in quick succession. There are a few things you can do to prevent punctures and mending them with least difficulty. 1. Carry Inner Tube, pump and tyre Leavers During a […]

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Cycling in the Wind

By on December 29, 2007 in training

When I’m reduced to cycling at 10kmph on a flat piece of road, I know the wind is pretty strong. Today, I was up on Bingley Moor (Near Ilkley and Keighley, West Yorkshire) the wind was pretty vicious. If it had been much stronger it would have been quite dangerous. Here are some tips for […]

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Paris – Roubaix – The Queen of the Classics

By on December 14, 2007 in classics

“cycling’s last folly” – Jacques Goddet former organiser of Paris Roubaix Paris Roubaix is cycling’s most prestigious classic, with a rich history of great victories and painful defeats. It is probably the most grueling race in the pro cycling calendar and for this reason is venerated as the ‘Queen of the classics’ History of Paris […]

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Cycling Holidays in Mallorca

By on December 11, 2007 in holidays

Cycling in Mallorca Mallorca is the largest island of Spain. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Balearic Islands (Catalan: Illes Balears, Spanish: Islas Baleares). Like the other Balearic Islands it is noted for its good climate and is a popular tourist destination, throughout the year. It is particularly popular with […]

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Liege Bastogne Liege: Cycling Classic

By on December 9, 2007 in classics

Liege Bastogne Liege is one of Cycling’s monuments – the big 5 classic races. It has been run since 1892 and is set in the Ardennes (Wallonia), the French speaking region of Belgium. The region of Wallonia is not traditionally Belgium’s most fanatical cycling base. But, at the turn of the century Wallonia was more […]

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Functions of Heart Rate Monitors

Functions of Heart Rate Monitors

By on December 9, 2007 in equipment

Heart rate monitors can be useful aid to training. They can show how hard you are training and what kind of progress you are making. Your resting heart rate can also gives signs of illness or over training (a high heart rate in the morning means the body is working harder to deal with recovery) […]

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Best Lights for Cycling

By on December 7, 2007 in equipment

A good pair of lights are essential for cycling safety. If you are wondering about the desirability of a good set of lights (or even 2nd back up) See this post – How dangerous is cycling at night? Most powerful set of LED lights Cateye EL530 And LD600 The front light uses one ultra bright […]

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List of Cycling World Cup Winners

By on December 7, 2007 in procycling

The World Cup has been held in many different guises since the turn of the century. Officially introduced in 1989, it is a way of rewarding the most consistent one day classic winners. 1989 Sean Kelly (Irl) 1990 Gianni Bugno (Ita) 1991 Maurizio Fondriest (Ita) 1992 Olaf Ludwig (Ger) 1993 Maurizio Fondriest (Ita) 1994 Gianluca […]

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UCI Rankings 1984 – 2007

By on December 7, 2007 in procycling

1984 Seán Kelly 1985 Seán Kelly 1986 Seán Kelly 1987 Seán Kelly 1988 Seán Kelly 1989 Laurent Fignon System U 1990 Gianni Bugno Chateau D’Ax 1991 Gianni Bugno Gatorade 1992 Miguel Indurain Banesto 1993 Miguel Indurain Banesto 1994 Tony Rominger Mapei

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Giro Di Lombardia: Cycling Classic

By on December 6, 2007 in classics

The Giro Di Lombardia is better known as ‘The Race of the Falling Leaves’ It marks the close of the professional cycling season and comes one week after the World Championships. Originally run in 1905, it is not Italy’s oldest race (that privilege goes to Milan-Turin) however, along with Milan San Remo, the Giro di […]

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