It’s not all racing up hills. Several cyclists go about their business of commuting into town. ~ Just to prove an electric bike doesn’t give a good sense of direction. It’s a great joy cycling past the traffic jams. This makes me a great supporter of segregated bike lanes in cities. small bike ~ Quite […]

Within the world of cycling, it’s possible to get involved in endless debates. Sometimes you can’t go out on a ride without feeling part of a philosophical and existential discussion. Should I wear a helmet? If I don’t, wear a helmet will I be liable if I get knocked over? Where in the road should […]

Bike theft is a major problem in the UK. Unfortunately, the police often lack the resources to follow up these ‘minor’ thefts. If you lose your bike, you will only  have a small chance of getting it back. Stolen bikes are one of the biggest factors putting people of cycling. These are my top ten […]

The idea of a training periods is to vary the intensity and duration of your training in weekly and monthly intervals. For example, in a week one, you may have your highest mileage week of the month. Then a relatively light week, before increasing mileage for the next two months. Then at the start of […]