So last Tuesday, I write a post – bad luck with punctures. Very humorously I got a puncture that very same evening. Less funny, is getting another three separate punctures over this weekend and splitting my rear tyre. That’s four punctures in less than a week – more than I’ve had all year! I think […]
Pedal Power Exhibition
I was wandering around Bristol taking a few photos of cyclists, when I saw inside a shop preparing these bikes. Intrigued I knocked on window and spoke to the people inside working on the bikes. They are preparing for an exhibition of Pedal Power – an exhibition of cycling inspired art. It takes place at […]
Puncture Proof MTB Tyres
On Tuesday, I wrote a post about bad luck with punctures.. As I said in the post, I was rather proud to have only 1 puncture in the past two years since using Armadillo tyres. Of course, after writing such a post and singing the praises of Armadillo’s, you have to expect the inevitable puncture, […]
Cycling up Kirkstone Pass
Kirkstone pass is a very tough hill climb in the Lake District. There are three different routes to the top of Kirkstone Pass, each offering there own challenges. Kirkstone pass is 1,489 feet (454 m) above sea level. It is the highest pass (for motor vehicles) in the Lake District. Height Gain 396 metres from […]
Bad Luck with Punctures
Readers Question: hi there my partner has a kraken carrera mountain bike and has over five punctures in last three weeks and is ready to throw it out, he went to two different bike shops in south lanarkshire scotland uk and they fitted new tubing, new tire etc and still no joy and had puncture […]
That Time Of the Year
It’s that time of the year where the desire of riding a clean bike becomes slightly outweighed by lack of desire to clean off the mud. I was riding through Islip last Tuesday and a fellow cyclist came behind and said ‘Hi Tejvan, that bike is too nice for winter…” He was right. I spent […]
Cycling in Town
Cycling in Town Still warm enough for shorts At junction of High Street and Magdalen College . Related Cycling Oxford
Cycling on Towpath
On the tow path Simple Tips for Cycling on a towpath Enjoy the ride. It’s not a race. Be considerate of other users and be prepared to slow down. You know how much it means when motorists are considerate to bicycles, and how infuriating it is when cars expect you to dive out of the […]
National Hill Climb Championship 2010
Photo thanks to – The Taylor Earlier in the year I had ridden Dovers Hill, and done 4.03, so I mostly knew what to expect. After winning so many hill climbs this season I thought I had a chance of a medal; in the end it was very close, just missing out by 1.1 seconds […]
Get off the Sofa
I love this ad from Copenhagen. Sponsored by the public health department: “You won’t believe it… You’re safer on the bicycle than on the sofa!” via Copenhagenzine Lack of daily exercise is harmful to your health, while physical activity keeps your body healthy. Cycling extends your life – daily exercise for minimum 30 minutes extends […]
Training for 100KM Charity Ride
Readers Question: I’m a 16 year old teenager and i need to prepare for cycling from Manchester to Blackpool. Could you give me some suggestions to how I could train for this task; I am riding to Blackpool for charity in 2011 March – April. It looks like the ride is 100Km / 60 miles […]
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