A solo evening ride back in May 2012 produced this great footage of a really enjoyable descent, which I found out later was a strava segment and I’d got the KOM!
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What a difference a year makes – New Years Day Time Trial.
It’s been a whole year since my first ever time trial, the 9 mile circuit hosted by both Rhyl Cycling Club and VC Melyd. Today I rode the same course, on the same bike. How did I do?
READ MORE »Sign of the times #dailyphoto 1
It was a spur of the moment thing. A cycling friend blogged about doing a daily photo for 2013, and I thought “yeah, why not….”
READ MORE »ScarletFire Cycling Videos from 2012
Here’s a quick roundup of the ride videos I made in 2012, in chronological order. (Hint, they probably get better as time advances.)
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Wild Wales Challenge 2012 – the movie
An established favourite on the cycling calendar in these parts, the Wild Wales has a reputation for providing a route that comprises both spectacular scenery and a great physical challenge in terms of some pretty serious climbing.
READ MORE »Wild Wales Challenge 2012 – Download the Route
I was struggling to find the GPX file for this route, and since the event is two days away, I thought I’d better start preparing little things like getting the Garmin ready. The official site says there will be GPX files but there aren’t any links, as far as I can tell. I eventually found [...]
READ MORE »Can Wiggo’s Tour de France success influence UK cycling infrastructure?
Being a relatively new convert to cycling, 2012 is actually the first time I’ve ever taken an interest in the Tour de France and followed it on telly. And of course, it’s been wonderful to watch Wiggins and Froome dominate, although my cycling club buddies assert it was even more fun to watch when everyone [...]
READ MORE »Riding with Rhyl Cycling Club. Descent to Cyffylliog!
Another Sunday club run, and I managed to remember to hit the record button for a couple of nice descents.
READ MORE »Awesome new Marsh Tracks promo video
Marsh Tracks is a fantastic cycling resource based in Rhyl, North Wales. With a pro BMX track, a 1.2 km road circuit, regular coaching sessions and a great sense of community spirit, it’s got a whole lot to offer. As part of the brilliant Ride North Wales campaign, raising awareness of the many fantastic cycling resources in [...]
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