When conditions are harsh you need a tough lube. Finish Line Cross Country is just that. Made from a blend of biodegradable synthetic oils, polymers and friction modifiers, this lube is a versatile old school lubricant for demanding conditions – as the name suggests it’s aimed primarily at off roaders, (Finish Line also produce a … Read more
Part indoor trainer, part science lesson, the Wattbike is a highly developed performance data gathering tool, and a very decent ride to boot. Just make sure you need all the information that it can throw at you: most riders won’t get as much benefit from the numbers as they will from the exercise.What’s a Wattbike? … Read more
Cycling is a key part of Ireland’s ambitious plans to get 500,000 people out of their cars and using more sustainable forms of transport.The Smarter Travel report, unveiling Ireland’s 4.5 billion Euro transport policy from now to 2020, talks about a “vision to create a strong cycling culture in Ireland and ensure all cities, towns, … Read more
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
