Getting the right bike size and build is essential for a comfortable ride and enjoyable riding experience. Sometimes when taking photos of people in Oxford, I cringe at how bad the position looks. (The other thing which causes consternation is seeing how many people pedal with the balls of the feet rather than just below […]
Managing Our Time
One of the difficulties facing any cyclist is finding enough time to train, prepare and ride. In today’s hectic lifestyle it is pretty tough to devote 15 hours a week to cycling. Cycling can be a time intensive sport. In winter it can take a good 30 minutes to get all the winter clothes on, […]
Space Taken By Cars and Bikes
If I was a car this is how much space I would take You don’t have to look far to see people arguing over small bits of land. In city centre, especially, space is at a premium. Yet local road traffic policies often seek to encourage cars at the expense of bikes and pedestrians. I’m […]
3 Weeks off the Bike
It’s not me and it’s not snowing. But it felt as cold as this on returning to England after being in Malaysia (average 25 degrees C) After a lengthy period off the bike, it is always a great feeling to get back on the bike. Today, the weather was cold, damp and grey. I was […]
Cycling in Malaysia
I’m currently on holiday in Malaysia. I did not bring my bike nor have I hired one. I have done no exercise for the past two weeks. I was going to try and so some swimming but never got round to it. I am staying in the city of Kuching. Push bikes are a pretty […]
Cycling, Class and The Social Divide
Fortunately or unfortunately, I studied PPE (politics, philosophy, Economics) at university which involved a course in social history and class politics. I have always been fascinated by concepts of class, especially within the UK. For example in Cutteslowe, Oxford, the residents of a private road built a wall to divide themselves from the new ‘council […]
Oxford in Winter Photos
Santa and Cyclists Wrapping up against the cold 3 cyclists by Long Wall Street
Photos Tandem Cycling
A couple riding a tandem. As taking their photography I couldn’t help hear part of their conversation. “compared to your daughter you…..” And they cycled off into the distance, leaving us uncertain whether the tandem is an extension of marital bliss or an extension of a nagging wife. Tandems are great fun. They can be […]
Car vs Bike
On average I cycle 7,000 miles a year; I also probably drive on average 7,000 miles a year. – Which is the best form of transport – in my opinion? Cost – Bike is the clear winner. Bikes are cheaper to buy and cheaper to run (cost per mile cycling) Tax. – Bikes only have […]
Winter Cycling Photos from Yorkshire
I’ve been riding up in Yorkshire. The minor roads are pretty dirty with mud from tractors, but, when the sun comes out they are very quiet at this time of the year. It’s a great feeling to be able to cycle on roads free of cars. One day, the sun even came out so I […]
Best of Cycling Info 2008
I started the blog, cycling info, about14 months ago, so 2008 was its first year. Thanks to all the readers and especially those who have left comments on articles. For next year, I have plans to write more cycling tips articles; I will also be doing more interviews with people from across the different aspects […]
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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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I only post new blogs at cyclinguphill.com
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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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