A disappointing thing about returning to Leeds, is the lack of cyclists. Living in Oxford you get used to seeing hundreds of cyclists. But, for cities in the UK, Oxford is probably one of the exceptions rather than the rule. I’m sure there are many reasons behind this. It was good to see they have […]
Chain Length for Bike
I don’t treat chain length as an exact science. The simplest way to find best chain length is to use the largest sprocket technique. Simply take a new chain and put it in the largest front chainring (e.g the 50 or 52 tooth outer chain ring. Then put it on the largest cassette sprocket at […]
A few Cycling Pics
Off to work A struggle this. A bike for a few kids or a few teddies The future is bright, the future is orange with Tesco bags
Summer of Cycling
So England are out of world cup – so much hope, expectation, excuses, and disappointment (and that unmistakable feeling of deja vu) . I don’t know why we get so worked up about football, it always ends in tears. We should forget about football, tennis, cricket (and any sport that really matters) It’s time for […]
High 5 Energy Drinks
Once you have found an energy drink which works well for you, it is advisable to stick with it. Sometimes, I will test others, like recently Science in Sport. Variety is good too. But, I have always enjoyed the neutral flavour High 5 Energy Drinks. My favourite drink is water, which explains why I prefer […]
Bikes Under £100
Only £100 – well in 1938. Being the kind of cyclist who spends £50 on a tubular, and £500 on a wheel, it’s hard to get my head around the idea of buying a bike for £100. If you bought the parts separately, they would certainly add up to more than £100. There are bikes […]
How Can I Go 30 mph in Time trials?
Another title found from keyword searches. Firstly, it is difficult to maintain an average speed of 30mph for 10 or 25 miles. The world hour record which stipulates you have to use a road bike is just above 30mph, 49.700 km (30.882 mi) . This means on a track, with road bike, the best rider in the […]
Quick Tip on Road Signals
Last week I was training in the Cotswolds. I was waiting to turn right, a car was signalling left. So you expect the car to turn left at your junction. The temptation is to move out and turn right. But, when cars signal, they may not always turn where they are going. I noticed the […]
Taking Photos of Cycling
The first thing with taking photos of cyclists. It’s much easier to take photos than it is to edit, upload and put into blog post. Usually, I make use of Flickr uploader. But, if you want better photos, I find it quicker to do a bit of photoshop than to change all settings on camera. […]
Sore After Long Cycle
An aerodynamic position, but likely to leave you feeling some soreness for anything over 25 miles. On Monday, I often check my web stats to see the keywords people are searching to come to site. One which stood out was ‘sore bits after long cycle ride’ – I notice that search often comes on a […]
Great Moments of Cycling – Beryl Burton
Beryl Burton was a remarkable athlete, gaining perhaps one of the most impressive list of national championships acquired in any sport. Over a period spanning more than a quarter of a century, Beryl Burton won 74 National Championships, 50 Competition Records and 25 consecutive BBAR (Best British allrounder – 50, 100 miles and 12 hour). […]
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Cycling in Oxford Photos
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Classic Time Trial Photos
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Best Puncture Proof Tyres
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Hill Climbs
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Cycling Rates by Country
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I only post new blogs at cyclinguphill.com
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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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