Category Archives: Road rides

A lost love…..

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

I have just sold my road bike! I own a bike shop and I love bikes. However, it’s not always about the bike. It’s the riding that is more important to me. In fact my passion for riding is more … Continue reading →

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Biarritz to Barcelona – we made it.

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

A tough, wet and hilly ride from Biarritz to Barcelona with a great team and supported like a pro team. Continue reading →

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Biarritz to Barcelona in October 2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

Last year a group of us arrange a cycle trip from St Malo to Santander. It was 1,000 miles over 10 days. It was going to the E2E Land’s End to John O’Groats but the weather and British drivers scared … Continue reading →

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It is about the bike – Wilier Cento 1 SR review

Posted on January 22, 2016 by

It’s not about the bike is an expression that we all know and use. It helps justify keeping the old crock going and saves some cash. Of course a certain cyclist put the expression on the map and we all … Continue reading →

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The need for speed – 2016 Wilier Cento Uno SR

Posted on November 8, 2015 by

Last week my new Wilier Cento 1 SR arrived. I had ordered it in June so if anyone wants to complain about having to wait all I can say is that you haven’t waited as long as me. Whilst the … Continue reading →

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I can’t beleive it’s winter!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by

Some plans are destined to fail. For the last few years I have had a small winter riding group. The group consists of a bunch of riders that have more to their lives than just cycling and so an early … Continue reading →

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Cycling conundrums

Posted on January 5, 2014 by

Cycling produces many conundrums. For instance, should I use my touring and heavy Ridgeback Panorama or the svelte super light Scott Addict 10? When pushing up a climb should you use that false flat at the top for recovery or … Continue reading →

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