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New World Record for GB Team

By on August 19, 2008 in Olympics

GB pursuit team won Gold in 4km Pursuit in a time of 3 minutes 53 seconds, beating Denmark by over 6 seconds. It beat their old world record by 2 seconds. A very impressive ride. Bradley Wiggins Paul Manning Gerraint Thomas Ed Clancy

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Cyclox – Local Cycling Campaign

Cyclox – Local Cycling Campaign

By on August 19, 2008 in commuting

Cyclox is a local cycling campaign for Oxford, probably similar to many local cycling campaigns. As a general rule I don’t join any political parties or pressure groups, but, decided to join Cyclox for a few reasons. There leaflet has many good common sense ways to improve cycling in Oxford – better facilities, safer roads, […]

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Pendleton and Hoy In Olympic Sprint

By on August 18, 2008 in Olympics

Bos and Hoy in Track Sprint This morning was the start of the 500 metre track sprint for men and women. After the qualifying time trial, riders go through to the quarters, semi and then final. The sprint takes place over 3 days. Victoria Pendleton, is a strong favourite for the women’s title. I hope […]

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Reading CC 25 Mile TT

By on August 17, 2008 in tejvan, timetrials

Danny Axford Away from the glamour of the Olympics and British track cycling Golds, I was racing in the only slightly less prestigious Clive Pugh Memorial 25 Mile TT on the famous A4 Bath Road near Aldermarston, organised by Reading CC. The event was won by Danny Axford, Arctic Shorter in 52 mins. I did […]

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Greatest Olympians of All Time

By on August 17, 2008 in Olympics

A reader left  a comment asking me what I thought about Chris Boardman’s choice of greatest Olympians of all time at the Independent Boardman’s Choice was Steve Redgrace Michael Phelps Carl Lewis Mark Spitz A British cyclist (in a few years time) Choosing the best Olympian or best Cyclist of all time, is the surest […]

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4Km Pursuit

By on August 16, 2008 in cycling

The 4Km Pursuit The 4Km pursuit is one of the blue rib band events of track cycling. It has been in the programme for many years. I will never forget the excitement of Chris Boardman winning Olympic gold in Barcelona in 1992. In those days a track gold was a bit of a rarity. A […]

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Tapering for A Race

Tapering for A Race

By on August 16, 2008 in training

When you have been training very hard, it can seem counter intuitive to hold back and train less. But, scientific and empirical evidence suggests the correct tapering is the most effective way to get the best performance on the day. I believe Chris Boardman made effective use of this tapering principle, at a time when […]

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Beijing 2008 Olympic Games – Review so Far

By on August 14, 2008 in Olympics

A review of the opening days of the Olympics: Beijing Olympics – The Good so Far Spectacular Opening Ceremony. Michael Phelps becoming most successful Olympic athlete of all time. The procession of  World Records set in the Swimming pool. (Of course, If it was cycling people wouldn’t be explaining these fast times on a new […]

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Post Race Interviews

By on August 14, 2008 in Olympics

As much as I have loved watching the Olympics, I’ve come to dread the post race interviews. I guess when you’ve just finished a race, the last thing you want to do is to have to give a coherent, well thought out interview. At the end of a race, all the emotions come to the […]

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Olympic Time Trial

Olympic Time Trial

By on August 13, 2008 in Olympics

A recent reader to this blog, shared a great comment: ‘Riding a time trial is a bit like banging your head against a brick wall – you’re really happy when it ends’ The Olympics is a far cry from the domestic time trial scene I compete in. But, it’s still a thrill to see your […]

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Olympic Track Cycling

By on August 12, 2008 in cycling

List of Track Cycling Events Men Track Cycling Individual Pursuit 4Km 4km Pursuit. Winning time around 4 minutes. Race also won if the other rider is caught during the 4Km. Keirin Men 2Km race. Riders race behind motorised bike for 1.4km, before being released for last 600 meters sprint. Madison 50Km race. Involves a team […]

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