Mass cycling can be a good thing or it can raise problems. I love that fact that when a sportive goes off the mass of riders can actually “claim back” their space that is usually denied them when riding alone or in small groups. It reminds drivers and the population at large that there are…
Tag: Cycling in Worthing
Lap dancing– awesome! Who’d think it was winter?
Winter is usually the time for easy miles, cold wet days and all your effort goes into keeping your spirits up. That is usually, but this is winter 2014. Last night it was mild with a promise of rain for eight so the plan was changed and we swapped quiet country lanes for the streets…
Easing back into cycling on the NC2
My last decent ride was on a 160k on the 20th October and that was warm enough for shorts and jersey albeit rather wet. Of course I have had a few short rides since and did a some running but since the 6th November I have done nothing bar a couple of trips to town…
How far is too far? (To commute)
I usually cycle into the shop. It takes about 10 minutes and I believe that it is one of the single most important parts of my fitness. It provides the launch pad for all other activities. People often make too big a deal about exercise, joining clubs, getting coaches, buying kit etc but they overlook…
What chance for the future of cycling in Worthing? And I apologise for riding my bike.
I have written here before that drivers only see what they want to see. They look for gaps and consequently don’t see what is in them: you or me on our bikes. Last night I witnessed that this myopic approach also extends to hearing (not listening). It seems that most of the local politicians that…
Road safety in Worthing
I wrote the piece below and was wondering how I could précis it so that it could appear in the Worthing Herald when I got news that a friend, who days before I had said that he ought to get back on his bike, was knocked down by an over taking car. The car sped…
Safer roads for Worthing remains a possibility after local County Councillor backing.
Everyday someone says to me that they would like to cycle in Worthing but that they are frightened by the roads and traffic. So, with their and my fears in my mind I attended a jam pack and lively West Sussex County Council CLC meeting for Worthing. CLC is the County Local Committee of our…
Cyclist can be idiots to, don’t always blame the drivers
Last evening’s ride looked like fun with a lot of new faces. I try to greet them all as many riders often younger keep themselves to themselves and that is when you get that cold, exclusive feeling sometimes joining a new cycle group. The Tuesday ride is far from that, on the contrary, there is…
It’s not all about pain and going fast – riding is fun for everyone
Last night I got back on the Tuesday Thrash. Bliss! However, three weeks off really made a difference, I still had the strength (just) but lacked the speed. It was one of those rides where I felt they were all ganging up on me. Here’s the ride. But cycling is not all about suffering and…
Cars aren’t all bad
More new faces, it’s getting faster, the wind is dropping (at last) and the bunch stayed together. That is a good summary of last night’s ride. Cars were an issue but not all bad. British drivers have been brain washed by their parents to think that they have rights way above any other user of…
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