Here we are, mid-April in the north of England, and I’ve ridden my bike once this year in shorts. A … More
Tag: Bicycle
How to be a faster cyclist (warning: may contain emotion)
I think we have probably agreed by this point that the mind is a powerful thing. That to be a … More
How to not go for a bike ride
Sometimes, tragically, it’s not possible to go for a bike ride. Perhaps work commitments are getting in the way. Maybe … More
Littleboatdesigns x road|THEORY: cycling art for your walls (and your soul)
Cycling is not just the most beautiful sport on the planet, it’s a source of wisdom and a revealer of … More
Are you guilty of bike neglect?
You’ve returned home from a winter bike ride and you’re pretty pleased with yourself. Clocking up mileage in mucky weather, … More
Giro d’Italia 2019 Stage 12: trust me…it’s a mountain!
The day started with confusion. Riders and team staff milled around, brows furrowed, baffled. The route profile for stage twelve … More
Don’t buy upgrades, ride upgrades
“Don’t buy upgrades, ride upgrades” – Eddy Merckx Wise words, of course, from perhaps the greatest bike rider of all … More
The top 3 tips to keep warm on the bike
The image of five or six frozen cyclists at the side of the road, bikes propped against a wall and furiously cuddling each other to keep warm, does have a certain poignancy to it.
Kit Review – Base Layer by This is Cambridge
Base Layer by This is Cambridge – £38. When I first began cycling seven or eight years ago, I didn’t … More
The pro:files #1. Taylor Phinney
Taylor Phinney was genetically programmed to be a pro cyclist. I first became aware of his family tree during a … More
The greatest (if not the most nutritious) recovery food on the planet
Among cyclists, the topic of mid and post ride nutrition is a bit of a hot potato; we all have … More
What makes a great bike ride?
What is the measure of a great bike ride? For some, it’s hills. It’s metres of height gain, steepness of … More
