Sometimes as a newcomer to the sport, it’s easy to ignore aspects of fuelling and eating. When you get into cycling finding the lightest carbon fibre component seems much more interesting than discovering the right combination of energy drinks. But, whearas light weight components may save a couple of seconds, making mistakes in eating and […]
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Best Time Trial Aerobars
I recently spent considerable time researching the ‘best’ time trial aerobars. I wanted some bars which were: optimal aerodynamics low weight maximum flexibility to try different positions internal cabling Comfortable to use look good and aero. (i.e. vanity, but nothing wrong with that ) Good value UCI compliant for British Time Trial Championship.. i.e needs […]
Cheap Cycle Helmet
I wanted to buy the cheapest helmet I could (I got fed up of riding with my time trial helmet on gentle rides around the beautiful Yorkshire Dales). Apart from junior helmets, the cheapest I could find in my local cycle store was the Specialized Align for £29.99. I had hoped to get something cheaper. […]
Interview with Simon Warren
I like all aspects of cycling, but it’s climbing up hills which is probably my favourite aspect. Because I’ve climbed so many hills around the UK, I really enjoyed reading 100 Greatest hill climbs by Simon Warren- about some of the most testing hills for cycling in the UK. I asked the author, Simon […]
2:1 Glucose Fructose Energy Drinks
Recent research claims that if you take a 2:1 glucose-fructose mix, you increase the rate at which you can take up carbohydrates. Studies have shown that if two carbohydrates (Maltodextrin and Fructose) are blended in a 2:1 ratio, an athlete is capable of using 1.3 to 1.4 grams of carbohydrate per Kg of bodyweight per […]
Cycling on Country Lanes
Up here in Yorkshire there is a wonderful myriad of quiet country lanes to cycle on. Generally, I try to seek out these smaller country lanes because they give you time to enjoy the scenery without the distraction of hearing cars whiz past. At some times of the year, these small country lanes are almost […]
Tour de France – Love and Hate
I don’t think I’m the only one to have a love-hate relationship with the Tour de France. Under the stewardship of Henri Desgrange, the early tours were supposed to test riders to their absolute limits. For years Desgrange prevented the use of dérailleur gears on the basis it would make it easier for the riders. […]
Trek 2nd District Review
The Trek 2nd District review – A single speed commuter which offers racing bike style speed. Firstly, this bike reminded me quite a bit about my current commute a Trek 1.2. It is a similar frame size and I felt quite at home on the drop handlebars. The main difference is a lack of gears, […]
Sporting Courses in Yorkshire
This weekend was a change of scene. Up in sunny Yorkshire, I was also down to ride two ‘sporting courses’. A sporting course is generally defined as one which has a few hills and not on a flat dual carriageway with loads of cars going past. Clifton CC 13 Mile TT. I finished 1st out […]
Silly Helmets
Caption competition I have a theory that the time getting ready for a bike ride is roughly inversely proportional to the time you spend on the bike. Go out for a 30min recovery ride, and you can guarantee you will have to spend 30 mins looking for your glasses, helmet, shoes, and then fixing […]
Subrosa Letum Fixed Review
The Subrosa Letum is a fixed wheel bike which takes inspiration from both a classic fixed whell commuter bike and also bmx style components, hoping to give an enjoyable riding experience for those who want to pound away around a city centre. I would have to start my review by saying I really could never […]
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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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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...
