Milan San Remo has become one of Italy’s most prestigious one day classics. Originally run in 1907, Milan San Remo or La Primavera’ retains almost the same route today as it did at the turn of the last century. Beginning in the industrial town of Milan, the race crosses the Lombardy plains before travelling over […]
New Cycling Logo for Cycling Info
Thanks to Sumangali at Pure Web Designs for new logo. We hope to improve the theme in the coming months. Tejvan Pettinger, the author of this blog is currently on holiday in the Carribean. We hope to keep posting though.
Economics and Cycling
I’m both an economist and a cyclist. I don’t think there is much correlation. I rarely see an economist who is a cyclist or a cyclist who is an economist. The great Fausto Coppi was asked by a young cyclist for some advice on how to become a great cyclist. The response of Fausto Coppi […]
Bad Cyclists and Bad Motorists – Which Are Worse?
When a motorists breaks the speed limit and causes a severe accident, I never hear people come up to me and say “you motorists are so irresponsible putting people’s lives at risk” Yet, other people will frequently say to be: “You cyclists, are so irresponsible cycling through red lights.” The fact is there are responsible […]
How Dangerous is Cycling at Night?
I came across this thought provoking post at Commute by Bike. – Dangers of Cycling at Night At the moment, in the UK, it starts to get darks from 3.30pm. Most of the time I am commuting in what could be termed ‘night’ or at least reduced visibility. There are a couple of reports which […]
7 Reasons to Go Cycling in Mid Winter
Enjoyment Once you start cycling, you will enjoy it. The problem is that it is easy to think of excuses not to get started. Weight. Christmas is unfortunately an easy time to pile on the weight. More food + less exercise = Increasing weight. When the racing season comes it may not be so easy […]
T-Mobile to End Cycling Sponsorship
It was no great surprise as T Mobile had been threatening it for a few week, but, Today, T Mobile announced they were cutting there involvement in professional cycling. “We arrived at this decision to separate our brand from further exposure from doping in sport and cycling specifically.” T Mobile has been involved in professional […]
Top 10 Modern Cycling Inventions
1. Dérailleur gears. We will never know how the intrepid Tour de France pioneers climbed the col D’ Tourmalet and L’Alpe d’Huez on single speed bikes (admittedly they could turn the wheel around for a second choice). Derailleur gears have made the life of modern cyclists so much easier and more enjoyable (especially if spend […]
T. Pettinger Cycling 2007
This year was quite a quiet year. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time to race. In the early season I won a 31 mile Hilly TT organised by Oxonians CC My best 10 mile Time Trial was a 21.36. My PB. is 21.00 I finished 7th in the National Hill Climb Championship, held at Cheddar […]
Correct Saddle Height
It is important to get the correct saddle height, otherwise you will be more prone to injury. Also your cycling will be less efficient. When making adjustments to the saddle position it is best to make small adjustments at a time. When you have found the correct saddle height and you are happy with it, […]
How To Avoid Overtraining
Overtraining can seriously damage your performance. It can also reduce your motivation and inspiration to train. It is not always the case that spending more time = better results. It is important to be judicious in when we train and when we rest. 1. Start off with Base Training If you are relatively new to […]
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results from today
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Cycling uphill
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Cat & Fiddle hill climb 2013
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3 days rest works quite well
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Cycling in Oxford Photos
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Classic Time Trial Photos
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Best Puncture Proof Tyres
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Hill Climbs
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Cycling Rates by Country
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