Unfortunately, not quite the size of a dinner plate, so might not justify priority filling. All cyclists know how dangerous potholes are. If you ride over it, you could come off and break your leg, or at least your front frok.. If you swing to the right, 30 cm to avoid it, some motorists will […]

This Sunday, 11th September was Buxton CC, open Hill climb. Up Long Hill 4.5 miles. Last year I set a new course record of 12.26. This year was quite different with a time of 13.49. Over a minute slower. However, rather than a tailwind, there was a headwind / sidewind. Needless to say it felt […]

It’s funny that coming off the bike   you can feel so stiff it’s hard working walking up and down stairs. But, when  you get on the bike and start pedalling you can soon forget there was anything ever wrong. Then when you get back, it’s still hard work walking up and down the stairs. […]

The first thing about selecting some of the greatest rides, is that you can almost guarantee to miss some of the classics. This not a comprehensive list, but some which have stuck in my mind (in no particular order). Feel free to suggest others in the comments. Graeme Obree World Hour Record. 1993 – 51.596Km. […]

I’m currently in New York (hence decline in posts). We are currently experiencing the tailend of Hurricane Irene. Quite a few trees have been blown down, most shops are closed down, but it is worse nearer the coast. No cycling today or yesterday. Next weekend is British Time trial championships. They say the English love […]

Saturday was a 10 mile TT organised by Kettering CC – the Frank & Joy Sheppard Memorial 10 mile TT. Despite a ‘sporting course’ i.e. a few hills and slow, it was quite popular with 82 entrants. There were quite a few different categories with some people racing on road bikes, 2up time trials and […]