I love the monthly bike publication Cyclist. Suits my time in the saddle. Well written, great images. I switched my monthly subscription from Rouleur as the self-proclaimed tag line of “The world's finest cycling magazine” began to irk. Imagine what you would think of a wedding...
He sat opposite me, still smiling, with a few more kgs on than I remember and no longer a biker. He had been cycling so long that if you mentioned his name, let's call him Michael (it’s his real name) I could only picture him...
A stranger arrived at my door sporting a 120 mm stem that hadn't been tightened properly. He had been told I could help. After a few comments on the weather, he exchanged large amounts of personal information which included recent car purchase details (lease not HP)...
It is nearly a fact that cyclists have generally shunned team sport participation, yet we ride around together in small and large groups, bonding through a shared passion. Part of the need to belong is buying the uniform. The ‘correct’ shorts. The helmet that...
Swapping to new computer this morning and found an interview with Benny Devcich, who was lead mechanic at Mark Cavendish's Colombia team in 2008. I wonder is he still "on the tools"? Swiftly and silently slip down to the 17. Lift it again and a glance...
FRED STOOD AT THE TOP OF THE CLIMB WAITING FOR JOHN. HIS FACE WAS THE COLOUR OF BEETROOT. WATER RAN FROM HIS NOSE LIKE A BROKEN SPOUT. HE STILL WORE HIS ‘FAVOURITE’ WINTER GLOVES. IT WAS MAY. When we understand what is happening within our body...
The Base Layer is worn next to the skin not just for winter, it is equally effective in warmer conditions as well. Moisture Management is a main function for this primary layer; to assist in the removal of moisture from the skin. This layer should...
Today, I lay in bed and shuddered at the thought of going out in the rain, but thankfully, yesterday I bought new cable snips. New Knipex snips at £32 in a local, just reopened shop. As I stood in line I though of the last pair...
We had fantastic £26 flights booked to Pisa and a car reserved to whisk bikes and bodies to Siena. We weren’t travelling to see the Renaissance wonders within the city walls or any of the 17 districts and the horses and blah, Gothic… blah. ALL...
2021 will be a 20 lap Criterium race where you know you have good legs at sign-on. The chain won't move up to the big ring in the first lap and you are hanging last rider. Light is opening between the wheel in front and...