Last Thursday was 1 degree, with the temperature forecast to fall below freezing before the end of the afternoon. Something snapped, and I thought why not avoid the cold and dig out the turbo from the shed? For some reason, I hadn’t thought of using the turbo since warming up for the hill climb championship […]
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Shutt VR Bib Shorts Review
A review of Shutt Velo Rapide club Shorts. I won this pair of these shorts back in October during the Otley Hill Climb. I’ve worn them for many hours over winter and have finally got around to giving a review. Basically, they are excellent. Out of my collection of shorts, they are often the first […]
Snow and Training on the Turbo
The coldest week of the year was a pretty good excuse to have a low mileage week. I don’t stick rigidly to a four week training cycle. But, a low mileage week after 1,000 miles in January seems a good idea. Unfortunately, with freezing temperatures predicted for next seven day, another low mileage week looks […]
Save Our Cyclists – Cities Fit for Cyclists
Yesterday, the front page of the Times carried a headline ‘Save Our Cyclists’ It is partly motivated by a young Times journalist, Mary Bowers, being involved in a very serious accident on her way to work in 2011. It was quite a surprise to see a major newspaper give their front page to improving cycle […]
French Cycling Terms
It is not often the British feel proud and happy to imitate and revere our French brothers across the channel. But, cycling is one of those rare situations when we can happily pay homage to the influence of France and the French on our great sport of cycling. For example, many good cycling clubs add […]
Energy Bars for Cycling
Selection of best energy bars for cycling. Reviews of energy bars I’ve used and found good for cycling
The Coldest Time Trial
I’m not sure why, but on one of coldest days of the year, I thought it would be good to get the time trial bike down from loft and have a quick ride. My ski gloves are bigger than those. I wanted to go on the time trial bike, because I’m conscious I’ve entered my […]
Winter Training Bikes
A winter training bike is a great luxury to have. You can ride it into the ground and not worry (too much) about your expensive groupset rusting away on salty roads. If things go well, you might spend many hours on your winter training bike, getting in all those winter miles. Make sure it is […]
What to Wear on the Bike
There is a saying that you are what you are wear. A cyclist faces quite a few choices. You can try all kinds of different looks. The strict Italian roadie classic look. Immaculate looking lycra with matching sunglasses. Socks at right height (Armstrong’s knee high white socks are definitely out – even if aerodynamic benefits. […]
Some Cold Miles in the Legs
Another good week just managing to keep the cold at bay. Two hard rides to add to the endurance. Looking forward to first race on Feb 12th. Sun 22nd – 35 miles @ 15.5 mph – 2.15.00 – A recovery ride after previous days 85 miles. Slow and cold. Not the best combination. But, a […]
Cycling Accessories for Winter
Hot Pads These are an excellent accessory. For me they are a necessity to get through winter. I buy a pack of 40 in October. When temperature is cold, I open a pack and put the hot pad in between 2 layers of socks. The heat generated keeps feet nice and warm! If […]
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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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