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Single Speed Value and Single Speed Pain

By on November 11, 2011 in bikes

Earlier in the year, I reviewed the Dawes Mono – and really quite liked it. I’m tempted by Amazon.co.uk’s offer of 60% off, meaning it is only £256. Very good value. Dawes Mono Single Speed Unisex Road Bike at Amazon.co.uk Stuck in the 12 Sprocket Not such a good experience with single speed was my […]

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How To Remember the Different Parts of the Bike

By on November 10, 2011 in cycling

I’d like to make a confession. I’ve been cycling for 15 years. I’ve come 4th in the UK National hill climb and the UK National 100. I know a little about cycling, but here it is – For a long time, I could never be exactly sure where exactly on a bike are the top […]

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UK Cycling Blogs

By on November 9, 2011 in cycling

A listing of all major cycling blogs and websites in the UK. I created this mainly for my own reference, but I hope it is of interest. It is currently a work in progress, I know there will be some good blogs, I’ve missed out. If you want your blog listed, please leave comment or […]

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Freedom to Cycle

By on November 8, 2011 in cycling, training, winter

For the last couple of months I was racing. It was either one hour recovery rides or very hard hill intervals – with nothing really in between. I didn’t go out on long rides because I was always thinking about the next race. There wasn’t so much time to ‘enjoy’ the bike. The end of […]

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How Amsterdam Got Its Cycle Paths

By on November 6, 2011 in commuting, cycle lanes

Fascinating video below about how Holland became one of the top countries for cycle use in the world (and also the safest). The interesting thing is that in the post war period the Netherlands experienced many changes other countries did rise in wealth – increased numbers of cars City centres became clogged with traffic New […]

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Time Saved From Weight Loss on Bike

By on November 5, 2011 in articles, cycling, hill climbs

A look at how much time and effort we can save by losing weight from either ourselves or our bike. We all know that saving weight helps us to get up hills, but how much will we save, if we can shave off 1Kg from our bike (or lose 10KG off our tummy) ? As […]

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Winter Cycling Training

By on November 4, 2011 in training

Winter Cycling training is not the most glamorous part of the sport, but it can make a big difference to your performance in the next year. During winter it is good to have the following objectives: Gain some rest both physically and mentally (especially if it has been a very hard racing season) Build up […]

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Cycling Photos from Around the World

By on November 3, 2011 in articles, cycling photos

This is a collection of cycling photos from around the world. Thanks to all photographers who kindly granted permission to use their photos. By khalilshah Punjab, Pakistan. A misty morning and a lift to school   photo by Lomokev .Brighton, England early morning. An evocative scene.   photo by Rohit in the Punjab. No rush […]

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The Rake Hill Climb

By on November 3, 2011 in cycling, hill climbs

Preview of 2012 Championships The Rake hill climb is a short and steep ‘classic’ British hill climb through the Lancashire town of Ramsbottom. It has featured in the Tour of Britain and has been the location for two national championships (1999, 2005) and will be venue for 2012 National Hill Climb Championship. A wide variety […]

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Different Perspectives on the Race

Different Perspectives on the Race

By on November 1, 2011 in hill climbs

Thanks for all comments re: nat hill climb 2011. I like Neil’s comment about beating some good time triallists on a road bike. I don’t think there are too many people who can say they beat Michael Hutchinson on his time trial bike, when they were just riding a road bike. BTW: It’s good to […]

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National Hill Climb Championships 2011

By on October 31, 2011 in hill climbs

  The 2011 National Hill Climb Championships was held on Long Hill between Whaley Bridge and Buxton. – 4.44 miles long, 3.2% gradient. After a bit of rain in the morning it was unseasonably warm and sunny. The good weather attracted quite a lot of spectators to line the route up the climb. There was […]

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