Beyond 1200

On Tuesday morning I went on the coldest ride I have ever done, at the point where I finally gave up and headed home I was actually feeling a bit scared. So how did I get into this mess?
Not So Good Preparation
Continuing with my efforts to make myself weather-proof I went to the motorbike store [...]

They beat me to the ground, kicked me aside and called me a “wuss”, but inside I was warm and smiling.
As far back as I can remember there has been a stigma against certain bike parts. Bits of bicycle artillery that through poor development, genetic disposition, social stigma or just plain bad luck, have permanently [...]

There are some products that I just can’t help but endorse. The oldest stuff on my bike are usually those parts that have served me so well that there is no need to replace them.
After a decade of use, my Cateye Cordless 2 bike computer is still going pretty strong.
Now it doesn’t include the huge [...]

Today was the first day I’ve bailed on a ride after starting. It wasn’t an easy decision as I love my really long rides in morning. Watch the video to see why.

photo credit: richardmasoner
The rain is starting to pick up and mercury is falling. Often the signal for the end of the riding season.
There is often to reason to stop riding, even when the weather gets very miserable.
Just as prevention is better than cure works for colds, so good preparation can make riding through the [...]