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Obree Breathing Technique

In Graeme Obree’s training manual, he devotes a chapter to his own breathing technique he developed. If it had been anyone else, it would have been tempting to brush it off. But, given Obree’s success, I was motivated to give it a go and see how it affects my performance / cycling. We tend to […]

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Best Cycling Waterproof Jackets

Over the years, I have tried innumerable combinations of waterproofing in the hope of finding that perfect rain jacket. I have found that the perfect jacket doesn’t really exist. The best jacket really depends on the purpose of what kind of cycling you have done. I’m always tempted by cheap, light, easy to pack, ‘waterproof […]

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New Year Cycling

Over Christmas, I took quite a break from blogging. I would like to say, I spent  the saved time training and going to the gym, but it wasn’t quite like that. I did manage to keep ‘ticking over’ which probably means I did about 700 miles in December. One thing, I really noticed was the […]

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Training for a 10 Mile Time Trial

Bradley Wiggins, (who has a time of 17.58 for a 10 mile TT)   A Ten Mile time trial can taken anything between 17.57 minutes (over 33mph) and 40 minutes. The current fastest time for a ten mile time trial is: Michael Hutchinson – 17.57 – Course: V718 – 24/07/2010 A good target for a […]

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Dealing With Stagnant Performance

I remember in my first season of racing, I made tremendous progress. There was one patch where every time I raced, I seemed to set a personal best. I imagined this upward trend continuing and at this rate, I reckoned I would be in the Tour de France by about 2008. Well, of course, I’m […]

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Best Rear Lights

One thing that stuck in my mind when cycling to the recent 100 mile Time trial was driving there. It was about 5 am, and still dark. I was on a dual carriageway, I was pretty alert and driving at around 60mph. I then saw a fairly dim flashing light and the brief outline of […]

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Obree Book on Sale

  I believe the Obree book is now on sale. It will set you back £30, which is really quite expensive for  its length. However, if you are a keen time-triallist or racer, I would say it is still worth it. It is a shame that it’s £30, as I think it would be of […]

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SKS Product Review

SKS Product Review

Recently, I received a few products from SKS, a German company specialising in high quality bicycle accessories. The product which impressed me most was the SKS Race blades, which I have on my road bike. They are really good and I have been making good use on my winter training.  You can read a review […]

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Cyclists

Some christmas gifts good for a cyclist. It’s that time of the year when I start asking people what they would like for Christmas, most of my family say ‘don’t know’ and struggle to think of something. But, I can always have a Christmas list, as long as excuses for avoiding a winter turbo training […]

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A Double-Dip Cold

At the end of the hill climb season, I was quite motivated to keep cycling. Instead of short intervals, I went out for longer steady rides. In November I did 800 miles (including 200 miles commuting). I really enjoyed the cycling, there was no real structure to the training apart from to enjoy getting some […]

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Hot Pads for Cold Feet

Hot Pads for Cold Feet – pack of 40 for £21 Hand Warmers – pack of 10 for £12 Personally, I find these hotpads are an essential extra at this time of the year. They keep feet and hands warm, whatever the weather. I have poor circulation in both hands and feet. I feel the […]

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