Bike Love
I saw this video and thought of all my mates who love their bikes, maybe not as much as this poor lassie.
Training Ride with the boys
Something special about being out on the bike and the sun coming through the clouds for the first time in a few weeks.
Love the Sun
Tweek your Core to get more
Your bulging quads and razor-cut calves are the envy of your pack, and you start every ride strong. As the ride progresses, though, your hips seesaw in the saddle, your lower back aches, and you slow in corners. The problem? Your core cries uncle long before your legs wear out. Although a cyclist’s legs provide the most tangible source of power, the abs and lower back are the vital foundation from which all movement, including the pedal stroke, stems.
Winter Training Update
I think the variety is important with training at this time of year, as too much of any one thing (particularly the turbo trainer) can get very monotonous.
Indoor Cycling
The main issue is the volume of sweat my body produces, a steady stream of drips from my head from the moment I start which makes me feel like a bit of a freak.
My Olive Grinder
Wiggle are currently offering 40% off this bike, they have a wide range of Charge bike but this model has the biggest discount on it. I guess they haven’t sold very many due to its retro old school paint job. There is an alternative colour of cream, my wife liked that one, but my thinking is that its less likely to be stolen if it looks awful enough and the thief could shift it fast enough.
The Long Road to Saint Flour
Following my disappointing finish on yesterday’s ride I have been engaging in some post-game analysis….
Tour de France 2011 – Stage by stage
July 2 1st stage: Passage du Gois-Mont des Alouettes (191km) July 3 2nd stage: Les Essarts-Les Essarts, (23km team time trial) July 4 3rd stage: Olonne-sur-Mer – Redon (198km) July 5 4th stage: Lorient – Mur-de-Bretagne (172km) July 6 5th stage: Carhaix – Cap Frehel (158km) July 7 6th stage: Dinan – Lisieux (226km) July [...]
Tour de France 2011 route
Tour de France organizers unveiled a climb-heavy 98th edition of the world’s biggest bike race in 2011 as defending champion Alberto Contador’s absence weighed heavily on the presentation in Paris Tuesday.
Cycle 300 Miles in 30 Days
YOU CAN DO IT. I really challenge you to take up this challenge and see if you can ride 300 miles in 30 days. That is only 10 miles per day. I look forward to seeing your results.
TRAINING LOG: #1
Left work around 6pm, felt good today, recovery from tummy bug at 95%. My fist lap of Richmond park was very hard work, traffic was a problem today (note to self-afternoon traffic is restricting on week days). My bike as developed a creaking sound in the frame…
Roady Steady Go
I have finally succumbed to the influences of my friends and bought myself a road bike. I have told myself that this is only for training and commuting. We’ll see how long I can stick to this theory. As I plan to do the Maxx Exposure 40mile night loop this year, I felt it necessary [...]
South Downs Way Randonnees 2008
Event dates: 28th June or 26th July The toughest off -road bike ride, come and challenge yourself at this unique bike ride. Limited spaces available so pre-registration available only. The two dates for this years South Downs Way Randonnees are 28th June and 26th July. Location: Winchester (SO23 8UJ) – Eastbourne (bn20 7sr) Cost: £35 [...]
