Bike theft is one of the most demoralising aspects of cycling. There is a real epidemic of bike theft in the UK. It is estimated a bicycle is stolen every minute and less than 5% of those are returned to their owners. There is a total of around 500,000 bike thefts a year – a figure [...]
Cycling: A Question of Perspective
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Is the glass half full or half-empty? Is cycling a status symbol or old fashioned means of transport It all depends on the beholder. You can look at any situation, and come to so many different conclusions. I found this first picture on flickr, which got me [...]
Back on Bike
After four weeks off the bike, I finally got on the old lycra shorts and went out for a proper ride. Just 15 miles or so to start off with. It wasn’t too much fun, because the left leg is still weak – not painful, but doesn’t feel quite right. I will have to take [...]
Graeme Obree’s World Speed Record
Graeme Obree will be soon attempting to break the World human powered speed record on a home built bike. After a break from the sport where he become world champion (4Km pursuit), Obree talks about his motivation for coming back and attempting to go for this unique record and new challenge: “So I thought to [...]
People Hitting Cyclists
At some time or other, any cyclist will have experienced some abuse from passing motorists. This may take form of being shouted at, things thrown at or even worse, pushed off the bike. There’s not much to do about it, and unfortunately in the ‘happy slapping culture’, people feel it is something that is funny, [...]
The Bicycle Book – Bella Bathurst | Review
One challenge with writing a book on cycling, is finding something new to say. There really isn’t much mileage in writing a new guide to cycling in a straight line, wear a helmet and don’t forget to pump up your tyres. When I buy a new book on cycling, I’m always looking for a new [...]
Cycling through the Floods
With a drought just around the corner, parts of England are still flooded. The quite deep water didn’t stop these intrepid cyclists using this cycle path. Cycling is one way of not getting feet wet. kind of enjoying the experience. making a splash
The Olympic Spirit
It’s hard to pick up a newspaper without glancing at some well meaning article about the Olympics being overly expensive, overly commercial, the UK already has enough debt, I’m leaving the country to avoid this over-hyped, fiasco…. e.t.c. et.c. Even a great sporting fan like me, has reasons to be disappointed at some [...]
Cycling Tips for Long Rides
Things to consider for a long ride. Preparation / training Things to bring Food / Hydration Pacing Equipment What are objectives of ride? How far is a long ride? Many would consider a long ride to be over 100km or over 100 miles. But, it is all relatively on your state of fitness. If you [...]
Oxford Cyclists and Morris Men
A few recent photos of Oxford cyclists. I was moving web-servers yesterday, when this blog got temporarily mixed up with my blog of Oxford photos. People searching for ‘cycling in the rain’, were probably confused when they got redirected to images of Oxford spires at Sunset. Thanks to those who pointed it out. Also, sorry, [...]
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Organising a Cycle Race
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Red Lights and the Lemming Effect
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Mavic Ksyrium SL Review
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Stats on Cycling Through Red Lights
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95% of Cyclists Fail to Break Speed Limit
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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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Single Speed Bicycles
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steve: Interesting essay there, though I'd disagree with...
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Tim: At a couple of traffic-light-controlled-junctions ...
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Danny A: The lemming effect is an interesting one. However ...
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Hortoris: Fascinating photos. Why do cyclists always move ...
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David Arditti: I disagree with Matt that cyclists would "gain mo...
