Bradley Wiggins overtaking a rider on his 30mph ride. As a cycling blogger, I try to write about interesting things, so I tend not to talk about my time trial racing too much, as it’s not exactly the most exciting aspect of the sport. But, this weekend’s British Time Trial Championships is probably the highlight […]
Speed Limits in Town Centres
Since returning from a holiday in the US, the most striking thing to notice is the proliferation of 20mph signs throughout Oxford. Many minor streets have been made 20mph zone. As discussed in a previous post (20 mph speed limits) I’m generally in favour of this policy and I’d like to see it extended to […]
Heritage Cruiser Bikes Photos
Dawes Diploma. Notice the leather handlebars. Looks great in British Racing Green contrasted with black. This is the men’s version, the ladies version comes with low top tube for easy wearing of skirt. Gazelle classic black, the handlebars are much higher than the springy saddle. A classic triumph hybrid bike. Note single speed (could have […]
Cause of Cycling Deaths
Interesting study reported in Freakonomics blog that suggests that 90% of bicycle accidents in Toronto were the result of clumsy or inattentive driving by motorists. Who causes cyclists deaths? Among the leading causes of cycling accidents were: cars running a stop sign or traffic light, cars turning into a cyclist’s path, cars opening a door […]
Bad Cycle Lanes
A cycle path of sorts There are quite a few cycle lanes in Oxford which I try to avoid if possible. An example, is the cycle path on Botley Road. Firstly it is on the pavement with a white line down the middle. This means there is risk of collision with pedestrians using the pavement. […]
Raleigh Chopper
Introduced in the 1970s, the Raleigh Chopper Mark I became one of the coolest and most iconic bikes of its generation. Featuring a unique design, the bike was a radical departure from a traditional bike. It came with 3 speed gear lever, wide tyres, long saddle and distinctive frame design. In many ways it resembled […]
Cambridge Cycling Routes – Grantchester
After racing on the A1 dual carriageway early on Sunday morning, the afternoon could hardly have been different. Travelling further up north we visited the small village of Grantchester – a small village on the outskirts of Cambridge. The idyllic retreat was visited by many famous writers such as Rupert Brooke, Virginia Woolf and the […]
The Great North Road
Racing along the A1 Great North Road Legend has it that the infamous highwayman, Dick Turpin, escaped from London to York in 15 hours up the Great North Road. The 409 mile road has been in existence for many years – dating back to the Roman times when they built their roads nice and straight. […]
Right of Way Cyclists vs Drivers
It can be a tight squeeze on some roads Readers Question: This is a question more than a comment. I cycle to work in Oxford through narrow hilly streets where cars are parked both sides. There isn’t enough room for both a cyclist and a car, and most drivers give the right of way to […]
The Smallest Fold Up Bike
Student inventor Dominic Hargreaves has invented a foldup bike as small as a bike wheel. Labelled, the Contortionist, his prototype invention has been shortlisted for this year’s James Dyson Award for innovation. Dominic’s site is at eyetohand – good luck to him. Smallest Foldups on the Market Review of Brompton Foldup bikes – This is […]
Rudy Project TT Series
Last Saturday, I was racing in a Rudy Project time trial series near Worcester. The course was 33 miles with one fairly substantial hill. It makes a nice change from racing up and down dual carriageways, though on these country roads there is always the occupational hazard of getting stuck behind a slow moving tractor […]
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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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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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