What impact does cycling have on our state of mind, our emotions and our general sense of happiness? Firstly, the act of cycling or any physical exercise can definitely help to create a ‘feel good effect’. Medical people talk about certain chemicals, such as Serotonin, which are released when cycling. These are free mood enhancing […]
Road Wars v Road Peace
Over the years, I’ve had the odd difficult moment on the roads. But, generally my philosophy is to try and stay out of trouble, ride with common sense and consideration to others. I follow the rules of the road with the over-riding proviso being common sense and consideration, rather than a stickler for rules and […]
Cycling in the Bus Lane – (Photos)
I love bus lanes. They are a great place to cycle. It’s just about the only time you get a really solid gap between you and cars. Also the bus lane is so narrow buses can’t come past. It’s strange but bus lanes are usually much better than cycle lanes. And as this picture shows […]
Wicking Layers are really worth it when it’s cold
One of the drawbacks of being a stick-insect-type cyclist, is that the as the temperature dips, you really notice your lack of insulation. I’m not going to complain too much about it. After all, I don’t think there are too many cyclists who would ask for a few kgs of fat, just so they feel […]
Dangerous Driving Maneouvres for Cyclists
Any cyclist will have encountered various dangerous types of motoring. These are some of the worst that I have experienced from time to time. Overtaking a bike and Coming to a quick Stop. Last week, I was descending Boars Hill at about 30mph. A white van overtook, and as soon as he had overtook, he […]
Tips on Using Cycle Rollers
Previously on cyclinginfo.co.uk, I may have given the impression that indoor turbo training is a form of cruel and inhuman punishment only suited to someone with a worrying obsession with cycle fitness. I’d now like to place on record that with rollers this is completely untrue and rollers are the best cycling invention since John […]
Double Puncture Troubles + weekly mileage
I took three days off the bike to visit Paris over the weekend. When you get out of the habit of cycling, it’s tempting to take a few more days off. But, although it was windy and grey – the long-term weather forecast suggested freezing temperatures on the way, so I thought I’d take the […]
Archive black and white cycling photos
A selection of classic black and white cycling photos from collections which are in the public domain. I found many of these searching Flickr Commons. Cycling up the Col d’Aubisque – Back in the days before the invention of tarmac. Sheep Shearer on the move Which way to school? A Wheely good way to become […]
The Miraculous Powers of the Media Cycle Helmet
Have you ever observed how media reports indicate the prominence of whether the cyclist in question was wearing a helmet? I couldn’t resist quoting this short extract from Cycling Weekly this week. Small section in Dr Hutch’s column Great Cycling Inventions 2012 – The Bicycle Helmet as specified by the media. “There are two sorts […]
Cycle Bridge in Belgium shows infrastructure can make a difference
Great photos from this new cycling bridge in Belgium. It just shows, with a little vision and imagination, there’s always a way to improve transport for everyone. I bet even motorists are happy with this bridge. The EU is promoting cycling to some extent. “Cycling is an efficient way of using expensive and scarce space […]
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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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