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Pushing the Limits

By on November 21, 2011 in articles, cycling

Some of my good friends run a specialist running shop in London ‘Run and Become‘. (A very good place to get a pair of running shoes if you like a bit of running). They run a few ‘inspirational’ evenings to give informal workshops on running, fitness and related topics. They have invited me to go […]

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Review of Racing Season

By on November 16, 2011 in cycling, tejvan, timetrials

Despite a late start due to knee injury, 2011 was been a very good season with 20 wins out of 31 races. New PB’s personal bests: 10 miles 20.09 to 20.07 – only minor improvement. I didn’t ride any really fast 10s when my form (and position) were great. 25 miles 52.47 to 49.33  – […]

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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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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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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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Best Cycling Descents

By on October 27, 2011 in cycling, hill climbs

Apart from riding up hills, the next best thing in cycling is descending. I would say the ideal descent has the following qualities: Fast Scenic Long Unimpeded by slow moving cars and caravans Avoid need for excessive braking Smooth road surface Wide road with painted line. Off the top of my head the first descent […]

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Recent Cycling Photos

By on October 26, 2011 in cycling

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 […]

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National Hill Climb Champs Preview

By on October 25, 2011 in cycling, hill climbs

This Sunday is the National Hill Climb championships at Long Hill, Whaley Bridge promoted by Buxton CC. It will be the end of the season and the climax of the hill climb season. I’ve had my best year on the hill climbs. I’ve won 10 races out of the 10 I’ve entered. Yet, to use […]

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Cycling Debates

By on October 24, 2011 in cycling

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 […]

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