Sep 2, 2018 | Cycling, Helmets, Road Bikes, Road Cycling, Road Racing, Sportive
Should the wearing of helmets be compulsory for cyclists…? The debate rages on, many newspaper column inches are written, pundits give their reasoned arguments and ‘experts’ mostly say it would be a ‘good thing’. Everybody who is anybody has an opinion. Whether you...
Apr 4, 2018 | Cycling, Indoor Cycling, Turbo Trainer, Zwift
Turbo Trainer – Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+ Having started back riding (in April 17) with a set of ‘dumb’ Rollers, by June, I was convinced that I needed something a bit more ‘realistic’, a Trainer that I could work with that would be capable of a full training plan....
Mar 10, 2017 | The Crash, Uncategorized
At 8:00am on Sunday 29th January 2017 I ventured out for a 25ml training ride. It was a bright, cold winters morning. It was very cold, at approx. 2°C, but with no frost or ice visible. I thought it was a good opportunity to get some winter miles in. 10mins into my...
Feb 12, 2016 | Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Cycling, Ride London, Road Bikes, Road Cycling
One of the items on my “Bucket List” is to ride a 100mile sportive, such as the Prudential Ride London, before I get too old. Not having been successful in the ballot as yet, but always optimistic, I thought I should start some ‘training’. And get some ideas down on...
May 31, 2014 | Cycling, Road Bikes, Road Cycling
Cycling Clothing: Lycra is a cyclist’s best friend! To enjoy road cycling, you need to wear the right type of clothing; however, this does not mean that you have to fill your wardrobe with Lycra. It does help with your comfort if you wear some clothes that are...
