dave atkinson's Blog Posts

Frank

The people you meet on a cycling holiday; some are not quite who they seem…
Wed, Apr 15, 2015 14:12
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Frank

The people you meet on a cycling holiday; some are not quite who they seem…
Wed, Apr 15, 2015 14:12
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SR series 2/4: Back to Bergholt

A 300km ride across Southern Britain. Here’s how it went.
Wed, Apr 08, 2015 14:52
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SR series 2/4: Back to Bergholt

A 300km ride across Southern Britain. Here’s how it went.
Wed, Apr 08, 2015 14:52
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My 300km Tripster

A few tweaks to make it ready for a long old slog across Southern Britain
Wed, Apr 01, 2015 11:18
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My 300km Tripster

A few tweaks to make it ready for a long old slog across Southern Britain
Wed, Apr 01, 2015 11:18
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SR Series: 1/4

200km down, 1,300km to go.
Mon, Mar 16, 2015 14:56
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SR Series: 1/4

200km down, 1,300km to go.
Mon, Mar 16, 2015 14:56
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Moving on up

Second place means a new category and a chance to set some new goals
Sun, Mar 01, 2015 08:57
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Moving on up

Second place means a new category and a chance to set some new goals
Sun, Mar 01, 2015 08:57
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Odd Down Cat 4s: a doomed bid for glory

I love it when a plan comes together. This one didn’t, quite.
Sat, Jan 31, 2015 22:32
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Odd Down Cat 4s: a doomed bid for glory

I love it when a plan comes together. This one didn’t, quite.
Sat, Jan 31, 2015 22:32
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Getting straight to the Point(s)

First race of 2015, first top ten finish ever
Sun, Jan 25, 2015 00:01
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Getting straight to the Point(s)

First race of 2015, first top ten finish ever
Sun, Jan 25, 2015 00:01
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Achievement unlocked: finish in the bunch

I didn’t get dropped!
Mon, Dec 15, 2014 09:51
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Mon, Dec 15, 2014 09:51
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Right back where I started

Time to hit the Cat 4s again
Wed, Dec 03, 2014 13:42
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Right back where I started

Time to hit the Cat 4s again
Wed, Dec 03, 2014 13:42
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Notes on a Strava challenge

People can do this in a day. I struggled in twenty.
Fri, Nov 28, 2014 15:15
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Notes on a Strava challenge

People can do this in a day. I struggled in twenty.
Fri, Nov 28, 2014 15:15
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Super

1,500km in four rides. how hard can that be?
Tue, Nov 11, 2014 16:07
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Super

1,500km in four rides. how hard can that be?
Tue, Nov 11, 2014 16:07
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Halfway house

I’m six weeks in to my first twelve-week plan. Time for a quick progress report
Mon, Nov 03, 2014 11:57
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Halfway house

I’m six weeks in to my first twelve-week plan. Time for a quick progress report
Mon, Nov 03, 2014 11:57
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It looks a lot like progress

Am I lighter? Yes. Am I quicker? It would seem so
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 21:33
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It looks a lot like progress

Am I lighter? Yes. Am I quicker? It would seem so
Tue, Oct 14, 2014 21:33
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Cippo Carpegna

Up with the lark to follow in the footsteps of the Pirate
Thu, Oct 09, 2014 16:23
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Cippo Carpegna

Up with the lark to follow in the footsteps of the Pirate
Thu, Oct 09, 2014 16:23
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Rodolfo’s basement

A treasure trove under an Italian bike shop
Tue, Oct 07, 2014 20:48
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Rodolfo’s basement

A treasure trove under an Italian bike shop
Tue, Oct 07, 2014 20:48
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Achievement unlocked: Chaingang (level 1)

Two weeks into my training and I’m a lot lighter and a bit faster (I think)
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 09:43
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Achievement unlocked: Chaingang (level 1)

Two weeks into my training and I’m a lot lighter and a bit faster (I think)
Mon, Sep 29, 2014 09:43
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Enough

I’ve got a training plan. I’m gonna get trained.
Mon, Sep 08, 2014 14:19
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Enough

I’ve got a training plan. I’m gonna get trained.
Mon, Sep 08, 2014 14:19
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Cat 4 #2: progress. Of a sort.

Goals should be achievable, right?
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 22:04
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Cat 4 #2: progress. Of a sort.

Goals should be achievable, right?
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 22:04
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Things I learned from my first Cat 4 race

It’s good to learn new stuff, even if it involves breaking yourself a little bit
Thu, Jul 31, 2014 12:06
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Things I learned from my first Cat 4 race

It’s good to learn new stuff, even if it involves breaking yourself a little bit
Thu, Jul 31, 2014 12:06
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If only there was a 5th Cat

First race tonight. Thanks everyone, it’s been lovely.
Tue, Jul 29, 2014 15:54
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If only there was a 5th Cat

First race tonight. Thanks everyone, it’s been lovely.
Tue, Jul 29, 2014 15:54
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Good and faithful servants

16 years is a decent stint. But my shoes have clipped in for the last time
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 13:28
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Good and faithful servants

16 years is a decent stint. But my shoes have clipped in for the last time
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 13:28
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An almost perfect day

They don’t get much better than this. Enjoy them.
Sun, Mar 30, 2014 21:13
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An almost perfect day

They don’t get much better than this. Enjoy them.
Sun, Mar 30, 2014 21:13
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Shimano Road Discs: Final thoughts (for now)

We’ve tried them, they work. But until we properly test them, discuss…
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 13:21
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Shimano Road Discs: Final thoughts (for now)

We’ve tried them, they work. But until we properly test them, discuss…
Thu, Oct 17, 2013 13:21
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The Science of Cycology: can you draw a bicycle?

Cognitive psychologist Rebecca Lawson shares her findings as she asks cyclists and non-cyclists alike where the different bits of a bike go
Sun, Aug 25, 2013 13:49
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The Science of Cycology: can you draw a bicycle?

Cognitive psychologist Rebecca Lawson shares her findings as she asks cyclists and non-cyclists alike where the different bits of a bike go
Sun, Aug 25, 2013 13:49
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The recovery position

Desperate times call for desperate measures: rules be damned.
Tue, Aug 06, 2013 13:44
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The recovery position

Desperate times call for desperate measures: rules be damned.
Tue, Aug 06, 2013 13:44
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