Not just the wheel size but the frame size too. I have just had a good, nay, great ride on a medium 29er. Previously I had only ridden large 29ers, mostly the Scott Scale 29er Pro. Thanks to a friendly customer and a timely first free service I have been out and about on the…
Month: June 2011
Beautiful ride in Champagne
I have just spent a couple of days in France with Janet. She wanted to investigate an option for a press trip and I wanted to get away with her for a break. With Sea France we headed off to Reims to explore the vineyards. I have been admiring Les Montagnes de Reims from the…
Perfect finish to National Bike Week
Its been a busy week. In fact it all started last week doing a bike check for the kids at Thomas a Beckett middle school, I then went to EDF Energy in Worthing, then EDF energy Tuesday for Cycle to Work scheme promotions. On Wednesday it was another bike check for the pupils of The…
Big wheel Mid Summer spin
It was bright, sunny, warm and windy and it was the longest day. It wasn’t the longest day because I’d risen just after five but it was mid Summers day. I wanted to be out on a mountain bike to celebrate. I rode the Scott Scale 29er Pro. I was extra excited about riding the…
Use it or lose it – Marin Riftzone XC8 – Crank Bros Candy reviews
I rode off road today to finish of a lazy week. I wanted my legs to recover. I soon found that all my road riding has had a cost to it. Whilst my power on the flat is good; my climbing and technical riding were pants. I struggled up the climbs and when we hit…
Don’t break the rules!
I’m not following a training program but I am, as ever, trying to get fitter. One of the best ways to get to get fsater and stonger is to race. I’ve been doing so many races that I’ve not had to worry about planning rides or motivating myself to get out. However this has its…
Windy again
It was difficult holding a straight line as the wind buffeted me as I pushed hard on the straight. And I hadn’t even started the race. Whatever the weather as you approach Chichester the wind picks up letting you know that its Tuesday evening and Goodwood is just around the corner. And I was driving…
Dream time – 29er
Now I own a shop so I ought to be a kit freak but anyone that knows me will know that, for me, its not about the bike. I don’t want for anything other than time. I want to ride. Or that was until I rode the Scott Scale 29er Pro (probably the best value/performance…
It wasn’t so bad after all
It was still blowing a houllie when I got up and seemed cold. However, it wasn’t as cold as forecast so I only needed a jersey and base layer. I rode out to Lewes hugging the base of the South Downs. I was holding back as what usually happens at the turnaround the wind still…
Wind – a reminder of the past
I’m road riding tomorrow but it is so windy that I have waited up for the shipping forecast. A reminder of the old days when all my fun was on the sea and radio four with its shipping forecast was an integral part of daily life. Warnings of gales in Thames, Dover and Wight. Tomorrow…
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