Autumn is my favourite time of year. Whilst we may not have had a summer, this Autumn has been trying to show itself for nearly a month and Sunday morning it really did hit the big time: chilly, plenty of mist, floods of dew and an orange sun rising with a promise. This is what…
Cielo Road Racer Disc – I would, if I could
There are lots of reasons for buying bikes and invariably many buy for the wrong reasons, at least the wrong priorities. This is where women have the edge over men. Most girls, though not all, want a bike for what is can do for them, is the right fit, is comfortable, and will help and…
Use it or lose it!
I must have started half a dozen blog posts with that title over the last 10 years but it is never more apt following yesterday’s ride. The trails were bone dry. Too dry! Obviously the roots had traction but the chalk, clay and flint between them had turned to ball bearings. There are some well…
A celebration ride and the odd thing about cycling in Worthing
As you may have seen in the paper, last Sunday was another emotional but at the same time joyous day for cyclist in Worthing. Worthing Excelsior Cycling Club arranged a memorial ride to celebrate the life and influence of Don Lock on the individuals that had the luck and pleasure to meet him and rest…
Riding with rose tinted spectacles….
For many reasons I always ride early in the morning. If you have ever read or heard the way that I describe the trails and roads of Sussex you would think that I lived in a utopian riding paradise. The early morning sun always seems to shine whilst the masses snooze under their duvets. The…
Enjoying the summer and the South Down’s National park
Average speed and a blurred bit of chalky trail is my usual view of the South Downs. The view gets somewhat better when I repeat Chris’s mantra: look further ahead, look further ahead…. This is how to corner faster. Look ahead. At speed you tend to hit what you are looking. Try it next time…
BHF South Downs Way 2015, failed again!
It’s been a while since I’ve written up anything about riding. And what a time to restart following the death of Don Lock. That puts any riding achievement into its rightful place. It’s simply cycling. Nothing more. There are more important things. However, Don might have disagreed such was his love for cycling and competition….
Scott Spark 700 Ultimate Di2 review
Scott Spark 700 Ultimate Di2 review I was so concerned about my lack of ability that I almost forgot to write up about the abundance of ability shown by the Spark. Firstly the frame works, it is exceptionally light, tough as old boots and the angles work. So, whilst on this occasion I lacked the…
West Sussex County Council will use cycling to rejuvinate the countys image
Last night I attended a meeting hosted by WSCC in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority to launch their campaign to bring high spending visitors from London to the county. They have identified cycling as the key element to do this. Look at what Sky have done, they too sort an activity that…
Do you ride in or out of your comfort zone? Scott Big Ed and Scott Genius 710 reviews
Sometimes you ride in your comfortzone and at other times not. Read up on how I was helped or hindered by the Scott Big Ed and Scott Genius 710 whilst out on a Scott product training day.
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