Monthly Archives: February 2012

Adultery and the Scott Foil Team Issue

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Today’s ride was going to be complicated only because I was going to drop my wife off in Portsmouth at 7:15 am. That meant a later start and, thankfully, my buddies all offered to wait for me. So with my … Continue reading →

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Today we rode in a bunch

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I have spent years riding on my own or in small groups. The reason is that whilst cycling is one of the most important things in my life, it is not the only thing. I have also worked most Saturdays … Continue reading →

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So what is our national sport?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

In the Barcelona Summer of 1992 I remember pulling off the road in order to listen to Chris Boardman winning Olympic Gold. Little did I know then what that was going to do for us today. First we had the … Continue reading →

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At last a real and fun winter’s ride

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

The temperature had only risen a few degrees but that was enough to make this mornings ride really pleasant. It was still freezing, the ground was frozen sold or iced up but grip was good provided by the really cold … Continue reading →

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For the sheer joy of riding

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

For me riding is always about trying to get faster, thinking that these miles will benefit me later, perfecting my cornering, trying always to get better. Now at my age that may be a pointless task but that is the … Continue reading →

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Its amazing what a bit of motivation can do for you

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Last night I had planned to ride this not expecting the temperature to drop quite so much. However, I wasn’t to be beaten after fun I had on Sunday was so, at just after 7am, I headed off on the … Continue reading →

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Inspiration and motivation are all that you need but a new 29er helps

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

You may want XX, Super Record or be dreaming of Di2 but no equipment or expense will work if it doesn’t come with some inspiration and motivation. Of course, buying a new bit of kit often provides the motivation or … Continue reading →

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