After a rain shower, there would have been zero grip for the tyres on the fresh black oiled surface. Makes us think that cyclists spend their entire career and disposable wallet dealing with friction.
Friction- an evil double agent. Read More »
1970, there were 200 million cars in the world. In 1990, there were almost 500 million and as of last year there is an estimated 1.5 billion cars on the road.
Are cars passing us closer? Read More »
Our favourite bend is only 2 km away from Galibier towers, so I usually hit it, full of the joys after clicking in or knowing I’m nearly home on drained legs.It is tiny, about 50 metres in length, gently off camber. It shoots you back 170 degrees with the apex over an ancient stone bridge.
Happy to be riding Read More »
The Galibier financial boss has a super view on life. Uplifting and refreshing. Regardless of what doctor’s note or weather forecast that has been viewed that day, after the initial AFFS, there is a plan to adapt and overcome. It starts with 8 words at dawn- Today, is going to be a great day”. This does
8 little words to get you riding under a grey sky Read More »
As of last Thursday, there are 8,045,311,447 people on planet Earth. Of this mass of hair, bone, and teeth; 4,042,987,695 are male. 404,000,000 of these are aged 60–70. Not all of these men have their own teeth. If each of these 400 million men had a bike and entered a cycle cross race, the start
That is a lot of retired men Read More »
What are cycling socks? Biking socks are a light, thin garment made of breathable materials that wick away moisture.
What are cycling socks? Read More »
The loss of feeling in part of your hand after an extended bike ride is not only uncomfortable, but the use of your fingers decreases the longer you continue, which can make shifting and braking difficult. The condition is known as ulnar neuropathy (also referred to as ulnar palsy, handlebar or cyclist’s palsy). Experience and style need not apply; this condition can happen to cyclists of all skill levels and in all genres of cycling.
Do you suffer from hand pain while cycling? Read More »
What is your favourite bend to ride?
What is your favourite bend? Read More »
At 7 am in the summer, the sun is above the buildings and treetops to give warm air to the bare legs and short shadows.
DuraAce is soo fast Read More »
What IS real- is the local stage race happening tonight. The Newry 3 day: A real, honest, local race where plumbers, fit ones; will race against tyre fitters.
