A key part of the driving proficiency test is the emergency stop. An emergency stop can often be an important part of cycling. The difficulty is that if you slam on the brakes, the back wheel will start to skid and you could lose control. Therefore, a good technique is to know how hard you […]
Urban Bikers’ Tricks and Tips
I was looking through Waterstones at the various cycling books. Many cycling books are really quite similar. They give the same basic articles on training, eating, how to mend a puncture e.t.c. The problem is that there’s no reason to buy books like this because I have read all about it before. I must have […]
Chris Hoy – Sports Personality of the Year
Just a brief note to say congratulations to Chris Hoy for winning sports personality of the year. He faced stiff competition from many other Olympians such as Rebecca Adlington and World F1 Champion – Lewis Hamilton. I was pleased Chris won the award – not just because he is a cyclist (though of course that […]
Graeme Obree Video
In this video, Graeme Obree explains some of his attitudes to cycling and life. He is one of the great characters in cycling – becoming World Champion despite being something of an outsider and eccentric. Interesting observations from others like Chris Boardman, but, it is most interesting to hear Graeme speak candidly and openly about […]
David Lloyd Interview
David Lloyd racing in British Time Trial David Lloyd began racing at the end of 1969 after taking up the bike to stop a 40 cigarettes a day habit he had at that time Three years later in 1972, David had finished 7th in the Milk Race – one of the top amateur races of […]
Optimal Position on a Bike
Finding the best position on a bike will depend on the type of cycling you wish to do. However, whatever type of cycling you intend to do. It is important to protect against injury and provide a position that is comfortable, and doesn’t place unnecessary stress on parts of the body. Optimal Saddle Position. It […]
Cycling Photos of the Year
In no particular order, these are some great photos from this year. Most of them I found on Flickr searching creative commons licences. If you have any photos you would like to include let me know. Some of the photos at the end are taking by me! Aerial view of Carlos Sastre on his lone […]
Getting the Miles In
It’s the end of December and it’s getting pretty close to the shortest day of the year. Actually it’s still about 4 weeks a way, but, it feels pretty grim even down south here in Oxford. Sometimes I finish work at 3pm, but, it’s already starting to get dark. Cycling is taking a bit of […]
Cycling as Business
I cycle for fun or to race. But, for many the bike is an intrinsic part of their job / business. This is a few examples of how people use bikes for business / jobs Policemen on bikes. The police uses bikes quite a lot to patrol areas of Oxford. Police on Bikes Ambulance Bike. […]
Critical Mass Bike Rides
Many cycling bloggers have written about critical mass rides – either for or against. I feel I should write something, though to be honest for some reason the issue has always left me somewhat indifferent. Maybe 10 years ago, I was involved in one critical mass cycle ride in Oxford. I was cycling home when […]
Compulsory Cycling Bells
This isn’t to start a debate about whether bells should be compulsory but, just to relate a few humorous tales from when cycling bells where compulsory in British Time Trials. In the 1950s, and 60s, British Time Trialling dominated British cycling, it also had a curious legacy of rules and regulations. One of these was […]
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Best Puncture Proof Tyres
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Cycling Rates by Country
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Cycling uphill
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