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Ride Stats: February 2013
Fairly happy with February's Stats:More hours and more miles that February last yearA good average speedHigher numbers than January despite the shorter monthMarch will see the first race of the season,...
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Guest Blog: Riding With Another Club for the Weekend
Fellow Wightlink-LCM Systems Race Team rider Jack Elton-Walters had a great weekend riding off the island visiting family in Bristol a few weekends back, when he joined the Bristol Road Club on their...
View ArticleWeekend Watch: "It Ain't About Cav" The Film
"IT AIN'T ABOUT CAV" THE FILM from benedict campbell on Vimeo.An atmospherically shot film for people that love British cycling by someone passionate about cycling.Narration by Jonathan Tiernan-Locke...
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The Game Theory of The Breakaway
If you've seen the film 'A Beautiful Mind' or you've done a bit of industrial economics or even gambling, then you might have heard of game theory. It's a science that tries to make sense of the...
View ArticleWeekend Watch: Rapha Continental Sapa Vietnam
The Rapha Continental: Sapa from RAPHA on Vimeo.Another one from Rapha again this week. This really makes me want to go back to Vietnam and Cambodia - stunning countries, very friendly people. I saw a...
View ArticleRace Report: Frozen First Race of 2013
My first race of 2013 was at the Portsmouth Mountbatten track; Elite, 1st and 2nd Cat. racing in torrential rain, strong winds and freezing temperatures.... Ideal!Getting the legs moving took a bit of...
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Review: Union34 Clothing
Finding clothes that can be used both on and off the bike can be a hard task; if you are just nipping into town or work you don't want to be changing outfit when you arrive; but most clothing is rather...
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Review: Udderly Smooth Chamois Cream and Hand Cream
Chamois cream is something that seems to be increasingly necessary for me when I ride the bike; it certainly makes those hours in saddle a lot more comfortable, and is a sure-fire way to get rid of...
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Review: Repack Berino Long Sleeve Jersey
Repack is a new UK based brand, currently putting all its efforts into making their unique Berino jersey a success. It really is something quite special.Most regular readers will know how much I...
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Review: Phew CC Early Winter Gloves
Phew CC is a new UK-based brand, breaking into the market with some good quality well priced kit; including gloves, arm warmers and tees. I've had the Phew CC Early Winter Gloves on test for a week or...
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Review: Monkii Mono and Cage
Going Touring this year? Need a bigger saddle bag? Got a fixie or old steel frame that doesn't have bottle cage bosses? Want to carry a Thermos flask or extra water bottle on your bike? Monkii has the...
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Review: Commuting: LifeVenture Thermal Mug
The morning before a race, or just a standard morning in the office can be a big rush, especially when you are run down from training and struggle to rise from a deep exercise induced coma. One thing...
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Race Report: Fifth Place Finish in Mountbatten E.1.2. Race
Follow every move and one of them had better work. That was the motto I adopted in today's race over at the Portsmouth Mountbatten track: it was a tactic that hurt like hell for a lot of the one hour...
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Commuting: Be Safe. Be Seen. Hi-Vis Commuting Gear
Many of you will have heard about the hit-and-run accident that I had at the end of January: riding down Leamington Spa High Street, a car parked on my side of the road (but facing towards me) pulled...
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Nutrition: Race Nutrition Strategy
You've put a lot of work in preparing for your race; long hours on the bike in the winter weather, tough turbo sessions and a good attempt to iron out your weaknesses in the build up to your first race...
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Review: Vélolove Tee and Sweatshirt
Vélolove, that's something that I certainly have a fair bit of... perhaps too much at times, VéloObsession may be a better phrase for me. Who cares? If you are obsessed your bike, you certainly...
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Review: Mucky Nutz Fender Set
Mountain Bike mudguards come in many shapes and sizes, and there are varying opinions on their necessity looks and effectiveness. "They don't look cool, dude". "You're going to have to walk through...
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Review: Road Rags Smithfield Merino Jersey
I've developed a love affair with merino wool; it's incredibly breathable, it stays warm even when it gets damp, and it doesn't smell! What more could you want from a material; certainly I haven't...
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Race Report: Milland Hill Surrey League RR
I was told that Milland Hill was a tough circuit, nothing quite prepared me for the 25 percent gradient though, nor for the fact that we had to go up it eight times. The 65 mile race was composed of...
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Ride Stats: March 2013
Pretty happy with the numbers for March, worth explaining a few things:The number of hours is lower than January and February as I have now started to move away from base mile training, towards shorter...
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