My main plan for training at the moment, is to get as many miles in as possible before the weather keeps me indoors. Often professional cyclists take a 3 week  break in November, but, I’d rather keep riding whilst weather is above freezing. Last winter, we had many days of snow and icey temperatures, I […]

Since I keep getting punctures, I can’t help think about best winter training tyres. After throwing away my split Continental 4000, I will be replacing it with a Continental Gatorskin tyre. I have  been pleased with the performance of this tyre since using it over three years. It’s puncture protection is pretty good, and there […]

So last Tuesday, I write a post – bad luck with punctures. Very humorously I got a puncture that very same evening. Less funny, is getting another three separate punctures over this weekend and splitting my rear tyre. That’s four punctures in less than a week – more than I’ve had all year! I think […]

On the tow path Simple Tips for Cycling on a towpath Enjoy the ride. It’s not a race. Be considerate of other users and be prepared to slow down. You know how much it means when motorists are considerate to bicycles, and how infuriating it is when cars expect you to dive out of the […]

I love this ad from Copenhagen. Sponsored by the public health department: “You won’t believe it… You’re safer on the bicycle than on the sofa!” via Copenhagenzine Lack of daily exercise is harmful to your health, while physical activity keeps your body healthy. Cycling extends your life – daily exercise for minimum 30 minutes extends […]

The Trek on the turbo. I use a special turbo training tyre, which I leave on a spare wheel. Tues, used turbo for 3 minute interval session. Wed rest day. Today, maybe a three – four minute hill. Fri and Sat rest. Maybe short spin on Sat afternoon. It’s probably been my best season for […]

For the hill climbs, I toyed with buying some super expensive Lightweight wheels (950g a pair). But, for the sake of saving 300 grams for £3,000 couldn’t really justify it. We are living in an age of austerity after all… Selle Italia CX Zero Saddle Instead I thought about getting a super lightweight saddle. The […]

At the moment, I am doing very little training. This week, I will do about seven minutes training – 3 mins on Tues, 4 mins on Thurs. There will be a short ride out to hill and back, but that will be about it. I’m really enjoying having loads of energy because of such a […]

I used to joke about a cyclist being able to have an airbag for protection. But, in Sweden they have launched this product called a Hövding which automatically inflates after detecting a collision. Wouldn’t protect you from birds diving out of the sky at you though… Related Reasons to wear a cycling helmet Should cycle […]