Category Archives: Road rides

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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Masochism and the joys of riding a bike

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

Suffering is what many cyclists want. Why enter a sportive if you don’t want to suffer? Never enter a race if you don’t want pain. But people do. Quite normal sensible people do. Why? Perhaps that in a our safe, … Continue reading →

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We are now a cycling nation and its warm too. Enjoy!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

It was the 2nd of June and I went out for my first ride this year in summer gear. Prior to this I have ridden a few times with arm warmers and braved the weather but most of my rides … Continue reading →

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