‘The interval method from hell‘ – that is how Stuart Dangerfield described a particular set of pyramid interval training sessions, designed by Gordon Wright. However, although very intense, it helped Stuart Dangerfield to a string of successes at domestic short distance time trialling. His achievements included lowering the competition record for 10 mile TT to […]
A R.T.T.C results sheet from the 1950s
I had a nice email from a reader Michael Merrony in Australia, Michael grew up in Surrey and was a member of the Redhill CC for a couple of years before leaving UK in 1951. Michael is now in his 80s, but still rides about 400km a week on a MTB. Michael writes: For a […]
Cycling and Triathlons
In the pecking order of cool cyclists, triathletes are generally pretty low on the ladder – An eager triathlete using tri-bars is probably put below even sportive riders racing downhill for a strava segment, whilst wearing a replica World Champion jersey. The coolest cyclists are those road racers who follow THE RULES. Time triallists chasing […]
12 Champions
12 Champions by Peter Whitfield offers 12 different chapters on the great British cyclists of the post war period. It focuses on the domestic stars of both time trialling and road racing. I really enjoyed reading it, and is one of my favourite cycling books. It captures the best of British cycling during the post […]
Mike Cuming wins tour of Korea
A few weeks ago, I was riding the Buxton Mountain time trial. After the race, I had a brief chat with Mike Cuming, asking him how his season as professional at Rapha Condor JLT was going. He replied. ‘not great. It’s been a tough year.’ It made me realise the difference between an amateur and […]
A superfast course, except when there’s a gale – F11/10 2013
At the weekend was two 10 mile time trials. The first one was the Hemel Hempstead 10 mile on the ‘super fast’ F11/10. The event had attracted a large entry, with the hope that the course would produce some fast times. The entry field look more like a national championship than a ‘fish and chipper’ […]
The crazy energy of rush hour traffic
Recently, I went on a six hour training ride starting in Oxford, passing through the Chiltern hills and returning to Oxford around rush hour. The ride had a bit of everything. Quiet idyllic country lanes with minimal traffic. Busy A roads with fast moving traffic, impatient drivers – even when the road was quiet, The […]
Cycling helps relieve stress
I recently updated a post 10 reasons to take up cycling. One of those reasons was Cycling can help relieve stress. I don’t have a scientific study to back up this claim. But, cycling can be an excellent way to relieve some stress. Any exercise can help to clear out the cobwebs in the mind […]
Beeline – Oxford bike shop review
I’ve been a customer at Beeline bicycles for the past 12 years. I see it as my local bike shop and have been a regular customer. Over the years, I’ve got to know quite a few of the workers, who have been around for several years. That in itself is a good sign, when people […]
Cycling Science – review
Cycling Science is a book with lots of data and investigation into the science behind cycling – aerodynamics, power, stability, materials. I was sent a free review copy by Frances Lincoln publishers and quite enjoyed reading it. Firstly, the cycling book market is quite crowded. It’s always hard to come up with something new, Cycling […]
Core strength for cycling
Over the years I’ve gleaned a few bits from Cycling Weekly’s training advice One thing they always seem to go on about is ‘core strength’ i.e making the lower and middle body stronger to hold a good position when cycling. I’ve never paid too much attention to this aspect of cycling. I’ve always leaned to […]
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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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