There is a period known as civil twilight which is, technically, when the sun is within 6 deg of the horizon before it breaks the dawn. Looking up, dressed in an extra gilet, the cyclist will see the sky is flushed with pinks and reds. With this light, roughly 20 minutes before the dawn, there
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
Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, reduce eyestrain in bright conditions and protect you from flying debris and other hazards when cycling. Finding the right pair is key to your comfort, whether you’re are racing off-road, racing or riding for pleasure- eye protection is key.. As the sun’s ultraviolet rays damage 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
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.
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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.
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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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