Different methods for knowing when you need to change the chain on your bike. 1. Finger Test A simple test is to use your finger and try to lift the chain away from the chainring. If the chain can be pushed quite a bit away from the chainring (like above), this is a sign […]
Racing as Training
We’ve had a period of good weather, but, still managed to have a race cancelled due to rain last Saturday. It can be dangerous with spray from cars making it more difficult to see cyclists. The previous week, I won a 25 mile TT organised by Middlesex RC on the old Aldermarston Course in a […]
The Competitive Cyclist Spirit
I don’t think the Brompton was invented for racing, but, it doesn’t stop the Brompton World championships from taking place. Almost as soon as bikes were invented, people were racing Penny Farthing around country parks, much to the bemusement of many (and fury of motorists who had to stick to 7mph speed limits). There is […]
Biking into Town
Magdalen Bridge Oxford High Street Radcliffe Camera at dusk Looking ahead. Looking over shoulder Upright posture Buses squeezing past
Turning Right on Bike
(tentatively getting into position for right hand lane.) Taking photos of cyclists at Magdalen Bridge, I was observing how people were cycling. Also many cyclists need to move across into the right hand lane in order to be able to turn right. It is potentially tricky because you can have buses and vans going straight […]
Speed and Accidents
This article in the Independent (The Day I hit a child at 20mph) reminded me of an incident a while back. I was cycling along some back street in Cowley. A little kid aged about 4 years ran straight out of the (unprotected) drive behind a parked car and into my front wheel. He fell […]
Oxford Photos
Red carnation means last exam. These photos were taken around 9.00am to 9.10am on Oxford High Street, mostly close to Magdalen Bridge. It’s a busy time with many students walking or cycling towards the examination hall on the High Street for exams starting at 9.30am. It was nice to see a spot of road where […]
Questions on Long Distance Racing
From: Riding 100 Mile TT Question: will you stop for a comfort break? or can you last for 4 hours? It all depends on how much you drink! I remember one old guy telling me he did a 12 hour time trial without getting off his bike once! I don’t advise that as you risk […]
Cycling to Exams
It’s that time of the year. Carnations and concentration The happy commuter I love Cycling
Training for 100 Mile Time Trial
The last time I did a 100 mile time trial was in 2005. I finished 4th in the National championships on a hilly course with a time of 3:55. I quite enjoyed the race, but, not enough to do another one. Since this year, I’ve been able to train well, I am going to enter […]
Cycling Doping Scandal Shock
The good old days of procycling – no EPO or growth hormones in sight. Professional Cycling is a funny business, especially when the negative dope tests come through. There is almost comic value in the earnestness with which pro-cyclists will deny all knowledge or try to pass the blame onto their wives, grandmothers, or how […]
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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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