Simon joined road.cc as news editor in 2009 and is now the site’s community editor, acting as a link between the team producing the content and our readers. A law and languages graduate, published translator and former retail analyst, he has reported on issues as diverse as cycling-related court cases, anti-doping investigations, the latest developments in the bike industry and the sport’s biggest races. Now back in London full-time after 15 years living in Oxford and Cambridge, he loves cycling along the Thames but misses having his former riding buddy, Elodie the miniature schnauzer, in the basket in front of him.
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Move to Scotland and become a teacher. We get July off. Usually I go to France.
And a possible 100% career boost for Sammy Hagar . . . .
So, does Simmons get 4 points now for being second in the KOM/Polka race?
Nope, distinct license types and competence. Balance Bikes, Penny Farthings and Time Trials are all cycles, so no distinction there...
If you're on a bike there is quite an advantage to zooming down one side as its a very shallow arc and gives you quite boost up the other side of...
I never follow the instructions to the book. I always use less than recommended.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YQRVtXT7xxU&t=566s
I have had this happen to me five times. On the fifth occasion I was brought off when I was hit by the wing (Pedant's Door) mirror....
I've done a few Dutch bikes in my time and it is indeed a nightmare to remove - needs taking off the cover, undoing the gears, unstrapping the hub...