A mini pump is an essential thing to carry on any ride. I have a sign by my front door – ‘Don’t forget pump’. So often I have started a cycle ride only to realise I forgot pump and rather than risk being stranded in the middle of Oxfordshire have returned to pick up a […]
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Brompton Folding Bike Reviews
Determined to get a foldup bike, I thought there was no better start than trying out a Brompton. It came highly recommended by a few readers; some Brompton owners I know speak of their foldups in almost hushed reverent tones. There is great pride and loyalty amongst Brompton owners, somewhat reminiscent of a proud Pashley […]
Wheelsucking and Road Racing
I was cycling into town this morning with tired legs after a hilly ride in the Chilterns the previous day. I was recovering nicely on the smooth newly tarmaced Iffley Road. A commuter in lycra shorts came storming past me on a hybrid bike. I couldn’t resist jumping on his back wheel and following him […]
Newbury RC 10 Mile TT – First Race Since April
Saturday afternoon was the Newbury RC 10 mile Time trial. The last race I did was back in April, that was a 33 very hilly time trial run amidst snow drifts, rain and cold (see: Buxton Mountain TT). Saturday couldn’t have been more different. 25 degrees, a bit windy, but very warm in the sun. Rather […]
Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs
After the surprising popularity of the first book – 100 Greatest Cycling climbs, the author Simon Warren has brought out a second edition. It is in the same format with another 100 climbs from around Great Britain. Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs at Amazon There are some new hills which look pretty inviting to the […]
Benefits of Foldup Bike
A look at some of the benefits of a fold up bike. (Or in my case a justification to buy another bike – see: Do I need to buy a new bike?) My last bicycle purchase involved spending a four figure sum on some ‘light as paper’ carbon fibre wheels. They would probably dissolve if […]
Bradley Wiggins Preparation for Tour de France
Good article and video about Bradley Wiggins here at Guardian. – See: Video and interview. Bradley Wiggins is in form of his life and his preparation has the seal of great professionalism. Team Sky seem to leave nothing unturned. Already this year, he has won two major stage races 1st Overall Paris-Nice including 1st Stage […]
Halfords Tour Series 2012 Oxford Photos
Tues evening was the first edition of the Halfords Tour Series to be held in Oxford. It was based around a twisty circuit on St Giles with several sharp hairpins, and two long straights up and down St Giles. It was quite a scenic criterium circuit with St John’s and some other colleges […]
Best Place to Buy a Bike
There are quite a few different options for buying a bike. Bike Shop Bike Zone Oxford. A good place to buy a bike. Not all local bike shops are the same. Some will specialise in selling cheap hybrid bicycles and have little knowledge of road bikes. It is harder to find a shop which specialises […]
Organising a Cycle Race
Sunday was a different kind of cycle event for me. Rather than rolling up and riding around as usual, I was organising a 10 mile Time Trial on the H10/181. (Witney bypass in normal language) How much cake to buy? is one of the great dilemma’s of being a race organiser. I bought too many […]
Red Lights and the Lemming Effect
There were 15 cyclists waiting for this light change. Not one jumped through red-light- if nothing else you would have to weave through a lot of other cyclists to go ahead. But, if no-one else is around, the % going through red is higher. With too much time on my hands, I thought I’d […]
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results from today
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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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Lars: I don't see how forcing cars to spend more time i...
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Carlo: There is a messenger bag that's also a pannier ba...
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Graham Wilkinson: Thanks for the article. I have cycled for many...
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Laura: Agreed: slow down! Having fallen off my bike sever...
