Sit up and begs are very popular in Europe, and increasingly popular over here. They give a very different feel to a more sporty bike. This looks a classic Dutch style frame, in a rather nifty blue and gold style sit up and beg. Almost looks like you’re standing with this set up. Winter has […]
Fiji To Host Tour de France
In a move that has surprised many in the world of cycling, the UCI have announced that Fiji is to host the 2013 version of the Tour de France. Though Fiji don’t have much of a reputation for cycling, the event is seen as a unique opportunity for Fiji to invest in Alpine passes, a […]
Cycling in The Cold (or Not Cycling in the Cold)
Cold weather gives a chance to see the variety of winter hats worn by cyclists. My last post was over last week. It was entitled ‘Grey Weather‘. Well this post could be titled ‘white weather’. Actually Oxford has escaped the worst of the snow but it is still very cold. So I’m not doing much […]
Grey Weather
It’s a cold, damp day, late in November, but, quite a few people seemed to be happy cycling around town. These photos were taken on St Giles. It is a relatively pleasant place to cycle because the road is wide, traffic speed low and there is room for cycle paths. There is a potentially dangerous […]
Causes of Cycle Accidents
Junctions are dangerous An Interesting study from Australis which suggests in majority of cases motorists were at fault from collisions or near misses. It found in 83% of occasions of dangerous driving, drivers were unaware or least didn’t show any reaction for the dangers they had put cyclists in. In 88.9% of cases, the cyclist […]
Base Level Training
My main plan for training at the moment, is to get as many miles in as possible before the weather keeps me indoors. Often professional cyclists take a 3 week break in November, but, I’d rather keep riding whilst weather is above freezing. Last winter, we had many days of snow and icey temperatures, I […]
Bike Handicap
After racing season, I don’t feel like racing up hills for a while, but, for this time of the season, I’m feeling quite fit and sometimes I get a burst of adrenalin to cycle quickly around town. I was cycling to work the other day, when I kept overtaking another cyclist. He was paying no […]
UK Guide to Cycle Lanes
Cycling plays a crucial role in the local transport system. It is environmentally sustainable, cheap and efficient, widely available and promotes health. Cycling facilities include: CYCLE LANES – These are areas of carriageway designated and marked for use by pedal cycles. They can be either advisory or mandatory. Cycle lanes alert drivers to the presence […]
Bike Photos from Bristol
Autumn cycling Junction Cycling around fountain. Obstacle course on Thames towpath (not actually Bristol) Related Cycling Bristol
Continental Gatorskin
Since I keep getting punctures, I can’t help think about best winter training tyres. After throwing away my split Continental 4000, I will be replacing it with a Continental Gatorskin tyre. I have been pleased with the performance of this tyre since using it over three years. It’s puncture protection is pretty good, and there […]
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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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