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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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It’s All Uphill from Here

It’s All Uphill from Here

By on September 26, 2011 in tejvan, timetrials

  Saturday was my last time trial of the year. 21.17 on a hilly 10 mile course on H10/3a. It wasn’t a bad time. I was just 3 seconds behind winner and 2 seconds behind second place. Sean Yates (ex tour de france riders) was also riding with his son. I think something happened to […]

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Cycle Touring in Yorkshire Dales

Cycle Touring in Yorkshire Dales

By on August 5, 2011 in tejvan, training

A steep hill in Swaledale Great Places to Cycle in the Yorkshire Dales Littondale Between Kilnsey Cragg and Kettlewell, there is a quiet valley called Littondale. This is rolling, but quiet and not too steep. It goes all the way to Halton Gill before climbing South West towards Pen Y Ghent. From Halton Gill, the […]

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Cycling This Week

Cycling This Week

By on June 12, 2011 in blog, cycling, tejvan

Great to see Bradley Wiggins win this year’s Critérium du Dauphiné. It is his biggest professional win and he joins a very prestigious list of former winners. 2010 was in some ways a hard year for Bradley Wiggns, finishing only 24th in the Tour, after 4th place in 2009 – (mind you I wouldn’t mind […]

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Training and Racing This Week

Training and Racing This Week

By on June 4, 2011 in blog, cycling, tejvan, timetrials

A 20 mile time trial in the village of Old was highlight of week’s riding. Like village sign ‘Old’ please drive slowly. A fairly good week for training, plus two races. Sunday was 60 miles to Lambourn very windy, with long hill out of Lambourn Monday Rest Tuesday 30 miles steady Wed 10 mile time […]

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Kent Valley Hill Climb

Kent Valley Hill Climb

By on May 3, 2011 in hill climbs, tejvan

Coniston Water by Mr Ush. My first race of the year was a nine mile hill climb on the A6 from Kendal towards Shap. There was a strong sideways wind, which at times felt like a headwind. I managed to go one minute quicker than last year and finished in first place out of 45. […]

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Dealing with Knee Problems Cycling

By on April 24, 2011 in tejvan

Knee injuries seem quite common in cycling. I’ve had a few problems with knees, but hopefully have got over latest knee injury. Things I suggest for Knee Problems Check Saddle Height. – Also be careful about changing your saddle height by more than a few mm at a time. Check cleat position. This is especially […]

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Physiotherapy for Cycling

By on April 2, 2011 in tejvan

After four weeks off the bike, my knee was clearing up. A few gentle rides were fine. But, when the intensity increased the discomfort returned. A chance meeting with Mark Jones (Oxford City) galvanised me into ringing up a physiotherapist for an appointment. (Mark was also giving me a lot of excellent tips for saving […]

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Slow Recovery

By on March 22, 2011 in tejvan

After four weeks my knee eased off a little over weekend. Today, I managed a timid 12 miles, not placing much pressure on right leg. After four weeks off, it felt good to get out on racing bike. I’m hopeful this is it. The weather is very good at moment so I’m really keen to […]

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Stop Start Training

Stop Start Training

By on January 26, 2011 in tejvan, training

Not a recent photo!. As a reader mentioned, sometimes it’s just nice to see photos from the height of summer, when we can ride in short sleeves and shorts. This winter, my training has been a bit stop-start. I’ve rarely managed two consecutive days of training, mostly managing to get out three times a week. […]

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Tough Cycle Rides

Tough Cycle Rides

By on December 6, 2010 in tejvan, training

Sometimes, you are just really relieved to get back from a bike ride. You start counting off every junction and hilltop, reducing distance to home. With the temperature rarely rising above freezing in past few weeks, I went out on Saturday, when I saw temp rise to a heady 2 degrees. I had hot pads […]

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