Strava users know all about tracking their mileage totals, but did you know you can track mileage on individual components? How many miles have you done on those tyres since you put them on? What about that chain, or the cassette? … [Read more...]
Sunday club run – bit of an epic!
It was supposed to be a regular Sunday club run. My turn to lead this week, and with the Cheshire Cat looming (just six weeks away), I'd decided to take us out on a nice 60 miles loop with some fairly respectable hills, like the Horseshoe Pass. And then we had the most epic day ever... … [Read more...]
A simple cure for sinusitis
A few years ago I used to suffer dreadfully with sinusitis. Since I started cycling regularly, it's gone. Coincidence? … [Read more...]
Birthday ride in the wind and rain #dailyphoto 8
It was my birthday today. 42. I'd booked the day off and had planned on doing a nice long route of around 80 miles or so. As it turned out, a number of factors went against me. … [Read more...]
Rhyl CC Sunday 6.1.13 #dailyphoto 6
Great ride with the club today. 60 miles and with some good hilly bits. Here's a collage created with Picsart of some shots I took en route. Here's my route, as logged on Strava … [Read more...]
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...]
Reasons to join your local cycling club
When I was approaching 40, I felt an urge to get fit again. I was riding solo for a whole year before I thought about joining my local club. If you're still at the stage where you're thinking about whether to get involved or not, here's some good reasons to dive in. … [Read more...]
Joining a cycling club – reflections one year later.
It's been a whole year since I first made contact with my local cycling club (Rhyl) by joining them for their annual New Year's Day time trial. I dabbled with a few more time trials but to be honest I'm still skeptical enough to not be interested in spending loads of money on a ridiculous helmet to shave 3 seconds off a PB. I'm 42 soon, for heaven's sake. Who would I be … [Read more...]
Strava – give us more achievements!
Strava leads the field in bringing elements of gaming culture into activities like running and cycling. But could it go further? … [Read more...]
Look what happens to cyclists with no lights!
This post appeared in my facebook timeline yesterday, from my cousin. Most people would rant about something like this, but I think his cool, calm, collected response should help this message resonate with cyclists everywhere. … [Read more...]