A nice way to get in the miles. Remember when the weather was this warm? If you start cycling with a very low level of general fitness. It is highly advisable to break yourself in gently. For a few weeks, if not months, you should concentrate on base level (aerobic) fitness. This is essentially cycling […]
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Cheltenham and County CC Time Trial 2010
After Sunday’s ride, I was down for a 23 mile hilly time trial in the Cotswolds. It was cold early on (for a change). It was two laps around Temple Guiting near Stow on the Wold. It probably makes a nice place for tourist rides. It was quite picturesque. It would have been idyllic if […]
Be Bold – Don’t Be Timid
Sometimes when we get on a bicycle and cycle on the roads, we feel (either consciously or unconsciously) that we are impinging on road space meant for motorists. Although the highway code states bikes have an equal right to be on the road it often doesn’t feel like that. Often you can see many cyclists […]
Spares for A Puncture
A tandem from race on Saturday. You never feel a puncture is a lucky one – especially when it’s a £50 Vittoria Eso CX tub. It’s done 2 races or about 30 miles. – So a fairly expensive 30 miles – even accounting for prize money of about £20 for the two races. (BTW: I […]
May in Oxford
It’s still pretty chilly. I’m training with gloves and legwarmers, but, the days are getting longer. These pictures are taken on Queens Lane, Oxford. All Souls is in the background. More pics of Oxford in May Glad election is over and good to see the Yorkshire Independence Party has swept to power!
Best Size Cycle Lane
One of the best episodes of Top Gear was seeing Jeremy Clarkson (6ft 6) fit into the world’s smallest car (P50) and drive around the BBC studio and even getting into the lift. This small car, gave everyone, including old Motormouth Clarkson – lots of joy. I particularly love how it gives the motorist the […]
BMX Bikes Photos from York
My first bike was a bmx. It spent about seven years hidden away in a garage, rarely been used except for my Sunday paper round. I never really got any joy from a bmx. I never saw any attraction in learning to do tricks – either that or I fell off at my first attempt […]
Shap Hill Climb 2010
Not Shap hill Climb – a more traditional Lake District 15% climb. This weekend was a long drive up north, to take part in the Shap Hill Climb from Kendal towards Shap (Penrith) on the A6. It is 9.1 miles long and climbs from 55 metres to 425 metres at the top. There are also […]
The Cyclists’ Manifesto
“1.1 Cycle paths should be restricted in width to the distance between the two parallel yellow parking lines. This will ensure a higher standard of bike handling skills from all those pesky, untaxed, undisciplined and most importantly uninsured leaches on two wheels (- UK Ignorant Party) When not training on my bike, I am looking […]
Cycling in the Wrong Direction
Parked cars are always in the way. Cycling past the pink house. Cycling along St Clement’s oxford.
Tips for Cycling On Holiday
Expect the unexpected when cycling on holiday. Here a herd of cows blocks the road in rural Ireland. After an eventful couple of weeks in New York, I feel inspired to offer a few tips for cycling when on holiday. Apart from the very obvious lessons of avoiding the centennial eruptions of Icelandic Volcanoes, these […]
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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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