Often Short cycle paths are the butt of jokes – see this ridiculous example. They look like they have been painted into the road in order to meet some imaginary government target for increasing the number of bike lanes. Often these bike lanes are so short, it is doubtful whether you could actually get a […]
World Harmony Run
Today, the World Harmony Run came through Oxford. Some of the runners were staying at my house last night so I went to take a few photos as they ran through Oxford. The Global Harmony Run will be completing 56,000 Kilometres during 2010 as it passes through over 100 countries. The European leg, started in […]
Riding No Hands
All Souls and Bikes Look No Hands Riding no hands is a good way to tell if your frame is wobbly. It’s actually easier to ride without hands if you are doing a decent speed. A bike is more stable at higher speeds than very slow speeds. Once you’ve mastered riding with no hands try […]
Old Men on Bikes
I hope when I’m an old man, (in roughly 65 years or so….) I hope that I won’t be a grumpy old man I’ll still be riding my bike. I will still be racing a bike. Many people who do time trials are ‘Vets’ – people over 40. In fact I know of many riders […]
Middlesex R.C. 10 Mile TT
Returning from Race This was a good weekend for cycling. Firstly, the temperature crept into double figures (10 degrees) in the first time for what seems like ages. Double digit temperatures mean racing in shorts, and the annual ritual of shaving the legs the night before. The course was shortened from 10 miles to about […]
Cycling in Pace line ‘Chaingang’
A chain gang is a common term for a fast training ride with riders riding in close proximity – in either a single pace line or double pace line. Riders try to remain close to rider in front to maximise benefit of aerodynamic drag. Riders take it in turns to work on the front before […]
Cycling Through Town
~ Three helmeted riders Warm Ears in style Also warm ears but can he see where he’s going?
Banbury Star CC Hardriders 2010
(Why do I do these early season races again?) Last Sunday morning was my second race of the season – Banbury Star CC 23 mile hard rider event. The course was undulating with a sharp 16% twisty climb in the middle. On the way out, you descend the rather tricky descent and on the way […]
Photos Cycling in California
Just a few photos courtesy of One Happy Cog, on Flickr A fixed tourer by Nicasso reservoir. Nice shiny silver mudguards. Bike looks in great shape. Obviously, they musn’t have 1 in 5 (20%) climbs in California A misty California morning
10 Best Cycling Clothes
Some of the best cycling clothers I have bought: Assos F1 Mile Padded Cycling Shorts. These are the most comfortable pair of cycling shorts I’ve tested. If you find sitting on a saddle for several hours painful, I definitely recommend these padded cycling shorts which will help make the ride less painful on the old […]
Training Hard
Spring is here, – well actually not reallly, this was taken from this time last year. Since the worst of the weather, in the middle of January, I’ve been training quite hard. In February I completed about 850 miles. I have also started training at race intensity. Last year, I didn’t start until March or […]
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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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