A lot of cyclists look to the sport for some hardship. To understand this is to understand that the sport is in many ways a preserve of the at least somewhat privileged. Certainly it is in countries like this one where half the bikes you see ridden in areas like London are worth the bestContinue reading “The price is worth the reward.”
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Quick rumination on cycletiquette and not sitting on my wheel!
Short one today because the ride was long and hot. I’ve earned my vegging on the sofa today by sacrificing oodles of sweat and a fast beating heart. Anyway the topic is a moan likely to cause a forest of tiny violins to appear around my head and moaning is only amusing if it endsContinue reading “Quick rumination on cycletiquette and not sitting on my wheel!”
Fear the Ride of your Life.
I am a pretty decent cyclist. A- Club rider. I have the requisite thousands of miles in my legs, I’ve gone on my share of epic rides, I have a good idea on how to train, eat and recover. Yet I’m scared. In April this year I’ll be riding the Mallorca 312. Much better cyclistsContinue reading “Fear the Ride of your Life.”
