In what I can only interpret as a devastating critique of my riding style, my trusty Garmin 510 recently made … More
Tag: strava
Stra-vanity (part 2)
I, like many other men*, am capable of being an idiot. Over the years I’d like to think I’ve got … More
I ‘m a nine-to-five Strava “athlete”
It’s come to my attention that some people are getting paid to ride their bikes. They have names like Chris … More
Stra-vanity (part 1)
Fellow cyclists and Strava users, in case you were in any doubt, let me assure you: no-one is looking your … More
A Bloody Mary in a Bike Bottle
The Trough of Bowland, here in Lancashire, is something approaching cycling heaven. It features wild landscapes, challenging rolling roads which … 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
Is it time to give up cycling?
It’s January 2016, and the New Year is upon us. The world is awash with people making the most of … More
Biking Behaviour (part 22) – The Social Networker
There was a time, not that many years ago, when going out for a bike ride was very much an … More
Lies, damned lies, statistics, and cyclists
Anyone with a passing interest in statistics, or Mark Twain, or even catchy one-liners for that matter, will have heard … More
Strava: top 10, or top 10 percent?
So it seems most of us are on Strava these days. All good fun, of course, as long as you … More
Cyclist or Strava Casualty?
There’s a modern phenomenon among cyclists that, until you understand what is going on, might seem baffling. One minute you … More
