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I recently picked up a pair of Equipe Uber Bibshorts, out of my own hard-earned cash I might add. Normally I wouldn’t spend anywhere near this much money on cycle clothing, but I was at the Etape Caledonia and got carried away with the sense of occasion. They were also doing a deal where you could get the Equipe race [...]
I will start with my final words from part 1 of this series which applies to all cyclists: In the words of Joe Friel from “The Triathlete’s Training Bible“ In cycling, your ability to race well comes down to two variables – how you and the bike fit together, and how effectively you apply force [...]
I don’t usually report on cycle races unless something of particular relevance pops up, but I think that the following quote from Cav is just great. Personally I am a big fan and think that he is an amazing character. “I had to go from 350 metres after that hard day. I’m on my knees [...]
I started reading The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton & Daniel Coyle immediately after reading Bradley Wiggins’ My Time which I reviewed here. To be honest, I wasn’t looking forward to it. I enjoyed Wiggins’ book so much and found it so refreshing and exhilarating that I now own it on Kindle, hardback and audiobook. In [...]
Welcome to my Etape Caledonia Review 2013. The largest closed roads cycling sportive in the UK and one of the regular highlights of my year. For more information see the links below: Etape Caledonia 2012 Review Etape Caledonia 2013 Preview Part 1 & Part 2 The articles linked above will provide some background and more [...]
It was a phenomenal feeling; turning on the power, seeing Cav come past tucked in safely on Eddie’s wheel, then pedalling up the avenue next to Mick and Richie. I knew Cav could win; I knew I had done the job. The quote above is from the moment that Bradley Wiggins finished his turn in [...]
Are you one of the 5000+ people who has an entry for the Etape Caledonia this weekend? If so then read on to see what you can expect and also to pick up on a few pointers for race day that you wont find in the organisers handbook. You can check out part one of the [...]
I am excited. I have finally booked myself in for what appears to be one of the biggest potential one-off improvements that I can make to my cycling performance. I am finally going to get a bike fit. Every time that I see tips on cycling, cycling performance, buying a bike or being coached, the [...]
Do you want some company on a ride or run? Read on to find out why you should and how it can benefit you to get out there and meet people. In my run up to the Etape Caledonia I have realised that simply sitting at home and doing intervals on the turbo trainer isn’t enough, [...]
On Friday I received confirmation that I have been accepted for a place on the new 100 mile Sportive Ride London. It looks like it should be an exciting weekend out. I paid for my place yesterday and splashed a small fortune on two nights in the London Stratford Premier Inn which is right near [...]
