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Low Cost Road Bike Fit

Admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:00:05 +0000

As a keen road-cyclist, I’ve seen the benefits of having a properly fitted bike. It increases pedalling efficiency, power and post-ride fatigue (not to mention enjoyment too). Most people who buy a new bike from a bike shop aren’t given the basic advice they need to set the bike up get the most from it, [...]

Manchester 100

Admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:00:05 +0000

Fellow North Cheshire Clarion club member Sarah sent me this photo of us on the Manchester 100 on Sunday. I’m wasn’t wearing my club kit but opted for my long sleeve Dolan windtex top instead, as you can see there were no riders around to help us take the wind!

What to Look For in a Wireless Cycle Computer

Admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:23 +0000

By Darren W Chow The cycle computer used to be something confined to fitness clubs and health spas. If you wanted to know your true results, such as how many calories were burned or what your heart rate was during a particular interval, it had to be from the back of a stationary bike. The [...]

Shimano Mountain Bike Wheels – Striking Balance Between Comfort and Performance

Admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:15 +0000

By Darren W Chow A frame, a seat and a couple of wheels – if that’s how you think of a mountain bike then you’ve probably never heard the name Shimano. Founded in 1921, this Japanese manufacturer of cycling components, among other things, puts a bit more thought into its product. Perhaps what they are [...]

Manchester 100 2010

Admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:05 +0000

“Bloody hell, my Garmin’s just died”. These were my opening words at the start line of this years Manchester 100, where I was aiming to beat my previous time of 6hrs and 36 mins. No Garmin, meant no ride stats, so not the start I wanted. We went off at 7.00am sharp, which meant up [...]

Biking Can Be Fun

Admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:00:05 +0000

By George Undermeyer Over the past few years there has been a huge increase in traffic and road vehicles. This has caused a drastic increase in road accidents as well as an increase in pollution. A lot of people are now looking to bicycles to beat the traffic and get to places quickly. It saves [...]

Ten Tips for New Road Cyclists

Admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:00:04 +0000

On Saturday last week, I rode fifty or so miles (small part of one leg) with a group that are riding from Blackpool tower to The Eiffel Tower to fundraise for an extremely worthy cause, please visit their fundraising website and track their progress here. Whilst riding with them, I was able to pass on [...]

trip with bicycle and train in Italy?

Admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:00:12 +0000

I’m looking for maps and decent guidebooks or websites that can help me plan my trip to Italy. I’ll be flying to Palermo on May 8th. From Palermo I intend to make my way up north to Venice, stopping in Florence and Rome on the way. I’ll be travelling with tent, sleeping bag, cooking stove [...]

Vintage Bicycle Appraisal Tips : Vintage Bicycle Value: Gaining Value

Admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:00:07 +0000

English roadster vintage bikes are currently gaining in value. Learn what other vintage bikes are gaining value from a bicycle expert in this free video. Expert: Vin Vullo Contact: www.oldroads.com Bio: Vin Vullo has been buying and selling vintage bicycles since the 1960s. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

Bike Training Part 1

Admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:13 +0000

Bike Traning