No ordinary tyre guarantees to be absolute puncture free, but improvements in technology have gone a long way to reducing your chances of puncturing. For the average rider and commuter, buying a puncture resistant tyre is probably one of best upgrades to make. Highly puncture resistant tyres usually have a trade off of greater weight […]
About Tejvan
Choosing Your Road Bike
Road bikes have advanced a lot in recent years, but, the essential aspects of a good road bike remain the same. These are some of the most important things to bear in mind when choosing a road bike. Frame It is easy to upgrade components, but, more difficult to upgrade a frame. Therefore, buy the […]
Chris Boardman
Chris Boardman is one of Britain’s most successful cyclist of all time. Chris broke 3 World Hour Records, won an Olympic Gold and was holder of the prestigious yellow jersey in the Tour De France. During his peak Chris was virtually unbeatable in time trials. His number of professional victories has since been beaten by […]
How Much To Spend on A Bike?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is – how much should I spend on a bike? You can spend as much or as little as you want. But, this is rough guide to what you will get for your money. Bear in mind, if your budget is really tight, you may be […]
Tubulars v Tyres?
Both tubulars and ordinary tyres (with separate inner tubes) have advantages and disadvantages. I use both. When racing (time trials, hill climbs) I use tubulars (tubs) for races. On my commuting and training bikes I use the more conventional inner tube /tyre combination for training. Advantages of Tubulars. More Puncture Resistant. Tubulars seem to […]
UK Guide to Cycle Lanes
Cycling plays a crucial role in the local transport system. It is environmentally sustainable, cheap and efficient, widely available and promotes health. Cycling facilities include: CYCLE LANES – These are areas of carriageway designated and marked for use by pedal cycles. They can be either advisory or mandatory. Cycle lanes alert drivers to the presence […]
Cycling up Kirkstone Pass
Kirkstone pass is a very tough hill climb in the Lake District. There are three different routes to the top of Kirkstone Pass, each offering there own challenges. Kirkstone pass is 1,489 feet (454 m) above sea level. It is the highest pass (for motor vehicles) in the Lake District. Height Gain 396 metres from […]
The Dangers of Cycle Paths
Most cyclists would like to see greater provision of sensible cycle routes to help commuting around town. The problem is that council planners often assume that any kind of cycling path must be good. But, in reality I often try avoiding many cycle paths because they are very badly designed / kept up and often […]
Cycle Training with Heart Rate Monitor
Advantages of Heart Rate Monitor for Cycle Training You can work out your maximum heart rate and use this as a guide to your different training zones. You can know when you are overtraining. When you are overtraining you will notice your resting heart rate will be either higher than average, or you are unable […]
What Size Chain Ring To Use?
Now, that’s what I call a decent size chain ring. In road races, riders will typically use a 53 outer chain ring. With an 11 sprocket this can enable speeds of up to 45-50mph, as long as you can pedal at a very high cadence. For Time trialls, some riders prefer a much bigger […]
First Race Ends in Puncture
I started my first time trial in about 6 months today. It was raining and pretty windy, and I have to say I was a little tempted to stay at home and watch Team GB win more Gold medals on the track, but I thought it’s about time I started racing (I seem to make […]
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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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