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A Dutch Cycling Problem

By on June 12, 2012 in cycling

This video from the Netherlands was made because some cyclists were not happy at this rather awkward obstacle placed on a cycle path. It was implemented because local residents were fed up with scooters speeding on this cycle path. Some Observations from Video. I wish my biggest concern about cycling in Oxford was a few […]

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Processed Sugar in the Diet

By on June 12, 2012 in nutrition

I came across two interesting articles on processed sugar. The first one is a Sun interview with Mark Cavendish. As you might expect Mark Cavendish is doing everything possible to be in peak shape for the Olympic road race on July 28th. Usually Cavendish takes an ‘unscientific’ approach to diet and training. But, this year […]

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Registering Your Bicycle

By on June 11, 2012 in bikes, cycling

In central Oxford, the police recently had a street stand encouraging people to register their bicycle. Unfortunately a high % of bikes recovered by the police never make it back to their owners. This is a shame as a quick registering of the bike would make it much easier to reunite owners with bicycles. The […]

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Mongoose Maurice Review

By on June 11, 2012 in bikes

The Moongoose Maurice is an entry level single speed which can be adapted for freestyle riding. The colour scheme and make up of the bike mean it is clearly aimed at the younger segment of the urban bike market. It is likely to appeal to someone looking for a single speed bike with something a […]

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Reading CC 50 Mile TT

By on June 10, 2012 in cycling, tejvan, timetrials

With tabloid newspapers talking of Britain being swamped in a mini tropical storm, I was surprised to wake up this morning to a dry, perfectly still day. A little on the cool side for my liking, but hardly a drop of wind and only a drop of rain. That’s how it goes sometime. People kept […]

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National Championship 25 Mile TT 2012

By on June 10, 2012 in timetrials

The National 25 mile TT championship is the blue ribband event of British time trialling. It has been won by many of the greats over the years. This year was a close race between Sky Pro (Alex Dowsett) who won (TT stage in Tour of Britain 2011) and Michael Hutchinson. Hutchinson pipped him by 7 […]

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Reclaiming the Streets

By on June 8, 2012 in articles, cycling

I have often felt it is a shame that there is a lack of community spirit in our neighbourhood. In the modern age, we don’t tend to know our neighbours, apart from the odd hello as we dash into our cars to drive over to the part of the city. In the ‘good old days’ […]

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30 Mile Time Trial

By on June 5, 2012 in timetrials

Last Saturday was a 30 mile time trial on the A31 at Bentley. Bentley is a sleepy little village which was getting ready for the Jubilee celebrations in a typical English village kind of way. I’m not sure what they make of so many cyclists descending on their village every weekend. But, I guess we […]

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Cycling in Sunny Weather Photos

By on June 1, 2012 in cycling photos

Some recent photos from sunny Oxford. Sheldonian Theatre in the background. Nearly no hands, but socks don’t match the postbox. A nice place to cycle. big wheel, unicycle style I think he is smoking a pipe! A Big basket for different bags. Are foldups allowed on the pavement? Off to school in Mum’s taxi. Off […]

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Raleigh Flyer Review

By on May 31, 2012 in bikes, cycling

The Raleigh Flyer is a budget single speed town bike. From a distance it looks quite impressive and with a £230 price tag, it definitely gains your attention.  Raleigh flyer – not bad looking. Raleigh are producing a lot of different bikes at a very low cost. These cheap bikes are quite popular in Oxford […]

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Good Value Water Bottle and Energy

By on May 30, 2012 in nutrition

I got this water bottle and bundle of energy powder / gels from Wiggle – High 5 Bottle bundle. Only £3.49 for 750ml water bottle 1 x EnergyGel Sacket 1 x IsoGel Sachet 1 x Isotonic Sachet 1 x EnergySource Sachet 1 x Zero sample packs (not pictured) Considering most water bottles cost £3.49 it’s […]

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