A narrow residential road in Oxford with traffic calming measures, gets narrower further up. Wide enough for three cars (two parked) in theory slows cars down. Can be a tight squeeze at times. A much nicer place to cycle – along the Thames cycle path. An overhead shot Bike by South Parks and St Clements
A Tough Day in Saddle
Sunday was a 100 Mile Time trial organised by West D.C, I think a lot were from Severn R.C. It’s a good course, and well marshalled. There was also an excellent free drinks service. So you could shout your number and pick up your bottle 100 metres down the road. Thanks very much to those […]
Spot The Cyclist
Nice fixed bike. BTW: Prize for first person to Spot the cyclist in this picture photo Cycling into town Many stony eyed spectators look on. The Pleasures and sorrows of Cycling. Cycling along. Cycling Oxford
Cycling in Dark Clothes
blending in with surroundings is not entirely the best strategy for cycling in busy cities, but, it does often seem to be the most popular. I was stuck in Marston getting an Ipod adapter fitted to my car, so I was taking a few photos. Not too many cyclists about, probably because it was raining […]
Why Does It Always Rain When I Do Intervals?
This week has been fairly light in terms of training volume, but, high in terms of intensity. Just two rides so far – Tuesday and Thursday. Each day was heading off to ride up a few hills as fast as I can. I have timed myself up many hills with cycling distance of Oxford. Tuesday […]
Record Fines for Speeding
Oxford has recently switched off speed cameras (on the grounds that we can’t afford it or something pathetic like that). Maybe we should take a leaf out of Switzerland who fined someone £650,000 for speeding! None of this £30 and don’t do it again. A few of those speeding fines, and suddenly even the UK […]
Speed Cameras Switch Off
Speed Cameras have their drawbacks. One notable problem is that drivers will be speeding along, see a speed camera, and at last moment slam on brakes to about 25mph. It can be pretty dangerous when you’re doing a time trail at 30mph. But, overall speed cameras, in the correct place, can help reduce speed and […]
Cycling for Softies
Don’t fancy rolling around in the mud of cyclo cross or tackling Kirkstone Pass the steep way? Are you bemused by lycra clad, out of breath, shaven legs cyclists speeding past? Is your idea of a good cycle ride, two miles around a lake? Would you like a cycle hire scheme which enables the you […]
Cycling Facts
The iconic Penny Farthing. “When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the human race.” – H.G. Wells. When Was the Bike Invented? 1817 – The Running Machine. Invented by German Baron Karl von Drais, this had no pedals no chains, but two wheels. It was propelled by pushing feet […]
A Mixed Weekend
Saturday was a round of the Rudy Project Time Trial series. 33 Lumpy miles near Worcester, well organised by Wye Valley CC. I was pleased to finish 4th senior men in a time of 1.17:11. Just behind Jeff Jones in 3rd Place. It is a shame these ‘sporting courses’ are less popular than fast dual […]
At Top of Hill
Cycling up hill by South Parks. Leaves dropping early because of dry summer. Evening over Magdalen Bridge. Good solid socks to keep trousers oil free. That tricky business of getting in right hand lane. Related Cycling Oxford
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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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