‘Against stupidity the Gods themselves strive in vain.” – Ancient Greek Saying A while back, I was watching a TV programme about the Road traffic police in the south of England. It was somewhat macabrely fascinating, if not particularly enjoyable. It seemed the police came across everything – Motorcyclists who risked everything for a few […]
The Dream Bike
I enjoyed watching a TV programme about cycling journalist, Robert Penn because of the infectious enthusiasm he obviously had for his dream bike. It felt like watching a young child opening presents on Christmas Day. – Picking up a handmade leather saddle from Brooks, a groupset from Campagnolo in Vicensa – all gave Robert great […]
Training Schedule 2010
This weekend I am away in New York, so will have no races. Then there are just three weeks until the last race of the season. Already, I’ve reduced the training load. More by accident than design. Last week, I didn’t spend too long on the bike. Monday was a rest day (bad back) Tuesday […]
Cycling Two Abreast
The Highway code states: 66 You Should: “never ride more than two abreast, and ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends” (Direct Gov) So it is legal to ride two abreast. Also note , the highway code states ‘you should’ rather than ‘you must’. This means it is […]
Autumn Cycling by River
It’s still pretty mild, though increasingly very wet. When it is warm and dry, October can be a very good month for cycling. This is a popular commute into centre of Oxford I think that’s a Liverpool scarf. Hazy days Related Oxford Cycling November cycling
Jubilee Tower Hill Climb 2010
Sunday was another hill climb, after the two the day before. The course ( L820) is about 1.8 miles of varying gradient. I was really determined to arrive in plenty of time for a change. But, my satnav went awol and took me on the most ridiculous circuitous route. Luckily I half know these areas […]
Otley CC Hill Climb 2010
photo by Claire on Guise Hill (flickr set of Race) Saturday, was the Otley twin hill climb. I always have a fondness for this race. Because many years ago, it was my first ever race, aged 15, on an old Reynolds 501 steel frame. There was a bigger field in those days and I remember […]
Some Attractive Spots for Cycling
An attractive bike parking in centre of Oxford I never tested positive for clenbuterol A bike parked in Iffley Village Cycling by the river An inviting new bike path by the River Thames, recently improved by the council. Related Cycling Oxford Good cycle path
Contador Tests Positive
It has been reported Alberto Contador tested positive for the banned stimulant clenbuterol. A World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited lab in Cologne, Germany, found a “very small concentration” of clenbuterol in Contador’s urine sample on July 21 at the Tour, according to a statement from the UCI. Rather confusingly, the cycling organisation reported that: ” the amount […]
Crud Road Racer Mudguards II
I’ve been using some simple clip on mudguards for quite a few years. But, was intrigued to see the design of these crud Road racer mudguards which have a much more extensive coverage around the wheel. Important if you are on a club run with lots of riding close to other riders. In theory, fitting […]
The Ideal Bike
A good old Pashley. Looks like a leather Brooks saddle, though pointing a direction, not ideally suited to optimal comfort. A good friend suggested his ideal type bike for when he visits me in Oxford would be: 1) Women-type frame 2) Utmost simplicity, for example, no more than 3 gears: plain, uphill, downhill. Only one […]
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