After the last 8 weeks of rain and less biking, a bike day, even a wet one is a good day. Recognising that cycling has both massive mental as well as physical benefits often leads to a Galibier towers statement, “Should you not go for a spin?” when things get tense. So taking this beneficial
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At the end-of-season cycling dinner last night, an old friend produced three photos from long ago when we raced together. One was a horrendous memory of being very dropped, wearing peach-coloured bibs with our team pink jersey. The shorts were in the sale basket of our shop for about two years, and they went in
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There’s a scene in a Star Wars movie (one or four) – Luke Skywalker is in space flying for his life, down a narrow corridor in his X-wing fighter to blow up the bad guys. The speed blurs the vision- the walls are squeezing and the tension is very high. Danger is level 10. On
2025 will be a 30 lap Criterium race where you are not sure if you have good legs at sign-on. It has been a tough month. Flag is already down and they are charging at the first corner, hard in the right hand gutter.Spring. The chain won’t move up to the big ring in the
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Jack was Comm 1. The chief judge at a bike race. He got to oversee sign on and order race organisers and riders about. Jack didn’t order about too much. He raced hard and fast in his youth and was front line in organising and taming our local sport after his pedalling ended . Jack
A ride ago, a club mate told me- you and your bike are a partnership. “It’s a marriage- If you look after each other it’ll be a long and happy life together” Like any relationship, you must make sure that the other is okay, Each day. Not just ask when something goes wrong. This morning my
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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 »
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
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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.
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What is your favourite bend to ride?
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