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Review: Colomba Italian Tricolor Jersey
Colomba is a small UK firm producing a select range of Sportwool products; a clever blend of 52% merino wool coupled with polyester fabrics to increase durability.The short sleeved Italian Tricolor...
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Review: CherryActive, BlueberryActive & BeetActive Juices
CherryActive is a UK based brand, which started in 2005 to provide both sports people and the general public with the natural benefits of cherry juice. The anti-oxidant properties, melatonin content...
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Review: Weldtite TF2 Lithium Grease and PURE Grease
How much can you say about grease? If it works it stays put in your bearings, it continues to lubricate moving parts even when blasted with water and grit, and it keeps water out of vital components to...
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Review: BikeParka Bicycle Cover
A bike cover is a useful piece of kit for commuters and tourers; keeping your bike dry and clean will avoid component damage, keep your saddle dry and hide your bike away from prying eyes.On my touring...
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Review: Solo Cycle Clothing
Solo is a New Zealand based brand, available in the UK direct from Solocc.com or from select retailers. Their range of high quality jerseys, shorts, jackets and accessories is beautifully designed and...
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Review: Torm Cycling B1 Base Layer and Arm Warmers
Torm Cycling is a small Kent based company that produces some very high quality garments using SmartWool technology. Their products adopt a classic look and style, much like (dare I say it) Rapha; yet...
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Review: OKO Tyre Sealant and Tubes
Tyre sealant always brings an interesting debate among cyclists; some love it, some not so much. In my mind, if it helps to overcome punctures, it is a welcome addition to any tyre on a training or...
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Review: Bagaboo Custom Workhorse Messenger Bag
To say that my Bagaboo Messenger Bag makes me smile whenever I wear it, is probably a good place to start this review...Bagaboo is a Hungarian brand, which can be bought direct from the manufacturer at...
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Race Report: Mountbatten DNF - 'Enough is Enough'
If you live in the South of England and looked out the window yesterday evening, you'd probably think that that you would be mad to get on a bike and race. Thinking of getting on a bike and racing in...
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Review: Café du Cycliste Yolande Long Sleeve Jersey
Café du Cycliste is a French brand based in the Côte d'Azur; their performance range comprises an extremely high quality selection of cycling apparel with a unique and classic style. The Yolande is the...
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Review: Santini 365 Transparent Jacket
Start road racing in the UK Springtime, you soon realise that a clear race cape is a vital piece of clothing to have in your kit bag. Spring time downpours and low temperatures are a dangerous mix, and...
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Review: Phew Cycling Arm Warmers
Phew CC are an interesting new UK brand producing some cool and distinctive products. A few weeks ago I reviewed their Early Winter Gloves and was thoroughly impressed by the quality and value of the...
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Published: Issue 3 of Spin Cycle Mag - 'Wiggo's World'
In my second article for Spin Cycle Magazine I talk about the tactics and emotions of the peloton.The full issue can be downloaded for FREE at www.spincyclemag.com
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Review: Arkel Waterproof Saddle Bag
When you go touring you soon realise that quality kit is a real asset. You put your bike, your apparel and your accessories through many hours and miles of continuous service, and you need them to...
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Review: BaileyWorks Digital Super Pro Messenger Bag
The tag line of the BaileyWorks Super Pro Messenger Bag is "Built for Life In The Saddle". Perfect!BaileyWorks is a US brand, making hand-made bags with quality materials and expert knowledge for 20...
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Hints and Tips: Maintenance: Choosing Your Chainlube
There are a lot of different chain lubes out there; wet lube, dry lube, wax... the list goes on. In this post I look at four different lubes from Weldtite that I use on my bikes, and explain when is...
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Race Report: Loughborough Support Road Race - Frustrating...
I travelled to Loughborough this morning to take part in a 54 mile road race run by Loughborough Uni on the same course as the BUCS road race that I competed in last year. This was a Cat 2.3.4. race,...
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Ride Stats: April 2013
April hasn't been a great month for me; I was off the bike for two and a half weeks at the start with a persistent throat infection and sickness. Just two races in April, and two race results that I...
View ArticleWeekend Watch: CiCLE Classic 2013
CiCLE CLASSIC _ 2013 from Mat Pennell on Vimeo.© 2013 FLAMME ROUGE Media A short film about the 2013 Rutland – Melton International CiCLE Classic. The Rutland–Melton International CiCLE Classic is a...
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