Sunday was another hill climb, after the two the day before. The course ( L820) is about 1.8 miles of varying gradient. I was really determined to arrive in plenty of time for a change. But, my satnav went awol and took me on the most ridiculous circuitous route. Luckily I half know these areas […]
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Otley CC Hill Climb 2010
photo by Claire on Guise Hill (flickr set of Race) Saturday, was the Otley twin hill climb. I always have a fondness for this race. Because many years ago, it was my first ever race, aged 15, on an old Reynolds 501 steel frame. There was a bigger field in those days and I remember […]
Some Attractive Spots for Cycling
An attractive bike parking in centre of Oxford I never tested positive for clenbuterol A bike parked in Iffley Village Cycling by the river An inviting new bike path by the River Thames, recently improved by the council. Related Cycling Oxford Good cycle path
Contador Tests Positive
It has been reported Alberto Contador tested positive for the banned stimulant clenbuterol. A World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited lab in Cologne, Germany, found a “very small concentration” of clenbuterol in Contador’s urine sample on July 21 at the Tour, according to a statement from the UCI. Rather confusingly, the cycling organisation reported that: ” the amount […]
Crud Road Racer Mudguards II
I’ve been using some simple clip on mudguards for quite a few years. But, was intrigued to see the design of these crud Road racer mudguards which have a much more extensive coverage around the wheel. Important if you are on a club run with lots of riding close to other riders. In theory, fitting […]
The Ideal Bike
A good old Pashley. Looks like a leather Brooks saddle, though pointing a direction, not ideally suited to optimal comfort. A good friend suggested his ideal type bike for when he visits me in Oxford would be: 1) Women-type frame 2) Utmost simplicity, for example, no more than 3 gears: plain, uphill, downhill. Only one […]
Dovers Hill
Dovers Hill has been used as the national hill climb championship on a few occasions. It was where old team mate Jim Henderson (Oxford Univ CC) won his first title in 1998. It has also been used as national championships in 1963, 1968, 1973 and 1978. It will also be the venue for the 2010 […]
Bike Tool Shed
This is my collection of tools, spare parts, random clothes and other things that are vaguely to do with bikes and have been lying around for years. You can tell how long someone has been cycling for the amount of cycling junk they have accumulated. Amongst here are so many nuts and bolts I’ve completely […]
What Kind of Cyclist are You?
What Kind of Cyclist Are You? Is your idea of a chain gang something that prisoners in America do? or is it an opportunity to show off your new Carbon Fibre road bike against all the local riders? Take cycling UK’s quiz to find out what kind of rider you are. Do you Ever Wear […]
Interval Training Tips
A basic principle of cycle training is that what you focus onm you will improve Interval training is essential for increasing your speed and power. At the moment I am doing a lot of interval training for the hill climb season that is starting soon. In a perverse way, I kind of enjoy it gives […]
A Different View
A few cyclists taken from first story of Blackwells bookshop in Oxford. Broad street is quite quiet because there are restrictions on traffic flows. Standing out on a small foldup Cool dude Empty road by Hertford college Related Oxford cycling
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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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Best Puncture Proof Tyres
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Cycling Rates by Country
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