I don’t know how the older generation of cyclists managed without being able to visit cycling forums to gain all the latest news, endless discussion, criticism et.c. They probably spent more time training… There was a time when I spent quite a bit of time reading and posting on a few cycling forums. But, when […]

An interesting site by Yvon Le Caer. In his earlier days Yvon Le Caer raced on the continent as a pro. Later he retired to America and took up the challenge of cycling on water. One challenge he successfully completed was to cycle across the English Channel from Cherbourg To Poole (75 miles as crow […]

A freebie at the National 50. Kind of makes it all worth while really…. At the National 50, each rider got a free box of ZipVit energy bars, vitamins and water bottle. If you want a box for just £3.95 P&P. You can order it here It includes Energy drink * 2 Energy Gel with […]

My sister, Lynne, is not a cyclist, but she is a great photographer (as well as being a best selling author of The sociology of work – well best selling in the niche market of the sociology of work…) I’ve been told it’s a good read Anyway, my sister went to see a city centre […]

Near Britwell Hell, Stadhampton. I love these photos. Simon and his wife are raising money for Action Medical Research, a  charity that funds pioneering medical research. You can find out more about their ride and how to sponsor them by visiting their site I Need a lift.co.uk. They will be riding from London to Paris […]

In Oxfordshire, roads have become obstacle courses, with many roads narrowed to allow just one car past at a time. These are really irritating, as they could have been easily designed to allow bikes to go along a path on the left. It means someone has to wait – either I wait for car or […]

Don’t Drink and Cycle, you may spill your coffee A car free road. Cycling along A Dawes Classic

There are some things that are supposed to put you off cycling, but have never put me off. See also: Reasons people don’t cycle These are things that are not as bad as they seem Punctures. Getting punctures has never really bothered me. Once I learnt how to put in a new inner tube, it’s […]

To stop cars speeding, Oxford council often narrow the road, which means when I cycle down this hill at 30mph I have to come to a complete stop to let the cars through this ridiculous road narrowing barrier.. Allegedly there is a cycle path to the left (it is hidden by overgrown bushes and might […]

I often like to look at my statistics and see what key words people are searching to come to the site. These are some of the keyword searches for Cyclinginfo.co.uk that people have been googling… Why do cricketers shave their legs? – A good question. As cyclists we can put together a few reasons, and […]

Norman Maggs tries to smokes a pipe during a rainy 24 hour time trial.(photo) On Friday, the heavens opened in a training ride 20 minutes from home. I was surprised: How wet I got (despite a seemingly flimsy, rain jacket) How cold mid June can be in England Forgive me for stating the obvious that […]