We are back on……

This time last year we were smashing it in training and getting ready to ride to Italy for The British Heart Foundation and Cancer Reseach UK and then ‘the crash’ happened. This knocked Dan off the bike for over 6 months but now planning has become.  New plans are coming together to ride in 2016,…

I hate punctures…… How to avoid them

So after reading an recent post on http://www.road.cc which I thought had pretty rubbish advice I thought I would go through a couple of things I have found to be useful to avoid getting a puncture. Please note this is for road cycling. If you are using clinchers then pinch flats can be quite a common…

The Program – Film Review

So last night I sat down to watch the latest and greatest film about Lance Armstrong. Released yesterday in the UK for digital purchase I was keen to ensure to watch it as this is the first ‘true’ Hollywood style film which goes right across the life/career Mr Armstrong. General thoughts: Sometimes lacked real depth…

London Bike Show – 10% of ticket price

The London Bike Show returns this February 11th – 14th and we have found this discount code for a 10% discount. The London bike show includes high profile exhibitors such as Rose, Scott, Sepcialized, Cervelo, Cube and Boardman Bikes. A full list of exhibitors can be found here: http://www.thelondonbikeshow.co.uk/stands Advance tickets cost £15 for adults, £9…

Watch out for the Pothole Garden?!

Steve Wheen is making portholes in London just a little more bearable by actually making them quite pretty. Since 2010 Steve Wheen has been turning portholes into miniature gardens complete with wicker chair and picnic scenes. He says:“Potholes are a real danger, whether you cycle, whether you drive a car, whether you’re a pedestrian, and…

Sometime you have to rest to go fast,

Read this great article today posted by bikerdar.com which I think is probably relevant for most ‘normal’ people cycle training (or following any fitness schedule) whilst working full time.  A1 Coaching: The Art of Recovery  What do you guys think? How do you squeeze in working full time with a training schedule? 

Winter Cycling Clothing

After reading too many forums and spending too much money buying the wrong equipment, I thought I would share on what I think is quite a good set-up when it comes to good cycling winter clothing. So on the top half: Helmet (obviously) Gore head warmer, I suffer from cold ears so this is great…