Although Turbo’s are excellent, I’ve noticed that they do absolutely nothing for your biking handling skills. An article the other day in Cycling Weekly mentioned the benefit of rollers instead. Luckily for me, a club mate who was moving and clearing out his garage offered me a set which I snapped up. I thought can’t…
Interesting to see and hear Bradley Wiggins comments and appearing on BBC news this evening. About his plans to win both the Giro and Tour de France. With the former being dubbed by the BBC as the Italian job. Not sure what Chris Froome thinks about the TDF though. There will be some interesting tweets…
If you are thinking or riding a long distance sportif during the summer months and the sun is certainly shining today, then don’t hesitate and engage the services of a coach. Not only will they save you a lot time and wasted effort in unsuitable training plans they will point you quickly in the correct…
First proper ride today, Sun 21 April, post Plantar Faciitis. The sun was shining and it was a pleasure to be out on the bike, low gears were the order of the day though. Encountered loads of cyclists in the lanes all very cheerful and welcoming, terrific. Glad to report no repercussions. Upon arriving home,…
As a sport, cycling is remarkably injury free, unless you crash with resultant injuries. For many months now I’ve suffered from this injury causing much grief. I suppose old running injuries made themselve known and I’ve paid for this. So today Friday 19 April, I had an appointment at my local hospital. The solution was…
This Saturday April 13 is my club’s Westerley CC afternoon of crit racing at Hillingdon Circuit. So as a good club man, I’ll be judging the finish with the invaluable services of the circuits photo finish equipment. Hopefully there will some fast all action racing with riders coming over the line well spaced apart making…
My book is out now in paperback and Kindle versions. Cycle Road Racing provides a practical and instructional guide for those entering into cycle road racing, and those improving their performance. It covers the latest developments in racing and cycle technology, and guides the reader through all stages of racing, from setting up the bike…
For my birthday, my wife Lesley, presented me with The Rise and Fall of Britain’s greatest cyclist – Reg Harris by Robert Dineen. I found it entertaining especially the early years of his pro career. Not sure he fell very far though as in later life he seemed very comfortably off, not that I blame…
Capital Cycling Newsletter December 2012 newsletter-dec-12
Ian McNally: I needed to get training like a time triallist and in the Westerley Cycling Club we have none better than Coach Tom Newman. Tom came up with monthly plans to help me on my quest which was really helpful it was very eye opening as well, as I thought to be that quick…
