Postie battled through the worst weather in years to bring me these.Bit off topic really, being an mtb ride, and bought a bit early. 2010 was my aim but the recession means I may stay on working for a year. 2011 was supposed to be PBP and qualifying for PBP, The Great Divide and then … Read more
Focus Cayo Expert SRAM 2009The bike has been a bit of an enigma for me because on paper and up close and personal, it looks the ‘DB’s. It is also the sort of bike I would consider buying, however, there is something, and I don’t know what yet, that isn’t quite right. Sure the SRAM … Read more
Whilst surfing the ‘net I came across this brilliant new website which is allowing you to upload timed and measured plans for turbo training.
www.turbotraining.co.uk is the name and after a quick registration you can be following other peoples plans or (and this is the fun part) creating your own!
I have been working on the pyramid of pain …
http://www.turbotraining.co.uk/indoor_cycling_workout.php?id=116
… a session which is designed to warm you up, get some pain in your legs, hold the form, go for some more intervals and then warm you down.
Magnus Bäckstedt the Swedish cyclist who won the 2004 edition of Paris Roubaix in a thrilling sprint finish today announced his immediate retirement.His career was blighted by injury particularly after winning the Hell of the North almost five years ago. the most serious of which were a persistent knee injury, melanoma, a severe shoulder injury … Read more
Winter may have most of the country in its icy grip, but one place that hasn’t been hit is Sandown Park home of this weekend’s Triathlon Cycling and Running show which is very definitely on. So if Winter is getting you down why not head over there and check it out.There is certainly plenty on … Read more
Just when I was wondering about converting the old urban machine to a singlespeed for a bit to ward off the dreaded gear gremlins, what should arrive but Ridgeback’s singlespeed Winter trainer, the Solo World. It comes with a 48/18 freewheel setup – the rear hub is a flip flop so you could bung a … Read more
Archer GP organiser Stuart Benstead last night responded to comments in our original story about the race’s cancellation by Jonny Clay, British Cycling’s cycle sport and membership director that Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS), designed for roadworks and traffic management situations might give scope for races like the Archer to continue.Clay did also say that … Read more
thought i’d bung the helmet cam on for a bit of fun this morning. the ride in started at a snail’s pace through thick snow, and ended with very wet feet and a slush-covered bike…
Six inches up at our gaff this morning. Proper snow. Proper hard to walk in, over the top of children’s wellies, kerb-obliterating snow.In the office now. Slush. what a difference 130m of extra height makes…
