Thought provoking article in latest Cycling Weekly’s edition about Tomorrow’s world of training, worth a read.
Also liked the State of the Nation regarding the picture of racing in the UK. In the decline of participants over the years. One growth area is the on line world, where one rider who didn’t want the hassle and expense of racing took to Zwift to satisfy his competitive urge. As on any day there are at least 20 races to compete in.
When Jon, first came round my house, it’s not too unkind to say he was tad porky and didn’t seem the type of guy to become a good cyclist. How wrong I was. He’s lost shed loads of weight and become faster and faster. Taking up racing he packs a very useful sprint and I…
Well 2018 is drawing to a close. What are your aspirations for 2019? There is no doubt a well thought of plan will only inspire you to achieve these plans, thought out with the help of a diligent coach. Now’s the time to get a coach.
Very wet ride, not sure if I got more wet from the rain bouncing up! Awful journey home, wouldn’t let me on the Tube at Green Park, with the bike so rode to Baker Street and encountered a platform full of Arsenal supporters! And don’t mention the drunks in Dalston this morning an experience to…
Cold feet, the curse of the winter cyclist. Like many I suffer from this affliction and cold hands come to mention it. The other week, I made an excursion up town with my bike with the intention of visiting a bike shop to buy some decent winter shoes. But came away disappointed. All on offer…
Just looking at today’s Cycling Weekly and the technical reports bikes are certainly getting a whole lot more technical and expensive. Electronic gears are the normal in the Peleton these days and Shimano have introduced a 11 electronic Ultegra gear range. Mind boggling stuff but does it make you go faster quicker? Probably not, but it…
Capital Cycling Newsletter December 2012 newsletter-dec-12
