About bikes, cycling and cycle to work - Tredz Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-4977352012-01-27T07:00:00+00:00Yes, we're a bike shop, but first and foremost we're cyclists. Commuting, touring, singletrack seeking, grocery shopping, racing (although not all at once) cyclists. This blog is a little mouthpiece for our cycling obsession.
TypePadCore Bike Show 2012tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e5f3a540970c2012-01-27T07:00:00+00:002012-01-23T11:15:24+00:00You may be aware of Core Bike show. Unfortunately if you don’t work in the cycle industry you won’t have had the chance to go. Core is an industry only bike show based near the Silverstone racing circuit and is...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/core-bike-show-2012.htmlCognation tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016760f2ceac970b2012-01-26T07:00:00+00:002012-01-23T11:54:14+00:00If you’re a mountain biker and have been riding in the Brechfa, Cwmcarn or Afan Valley lately, you may have seen the presence of Cognation in the hills. Whether it’s a sign on the wall, a trail crew or the...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/cognation-.htmlHornit db 140tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e5f34c3a970c2012-01-25T07:00:00+00:002012-01-23T10:23:43+00:00I have just had the Hornit db 140 land on my desk. As the name might suggest, the Hornit db 140 emits 140 decibels. I have to be honest; I haven’t tested it for fear of going deaf! I just...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/hornit-db-140.html2012 Santos Tour Down Undertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e5f322b9970c2012-01-24T07:00:00+00:002012-01-24T07:00:00+00:00Road cycling fans will be aware that the first big UCI road tour of the year, the Santos Tour Down Under was held last week 15-23rd of January. The race now in its 14th year saw huge crowds turning out...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/2012-santos-tour-down-under.htmlSpecialized Sirrus Elite Review tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e5bc66b2970c2012-01-23T07:00:00+00:002012-01-18T13:49:55+00:00The Specialized Sirrus Elite is up there with our favourite fast and comfortable commuter hybrid bikes and is perfect for purchase on a cycle to work scheme. What is a Hybrid? As the name suggests, a hybrid is a cross...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/specialized-sirrus-elite-review-.htmlMekk 2G Poggio P20 2012 – best road bike for less than £1000? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e5cad4b1970c2012-01-20T07:00:00+00:002012-01-19T11:44:20+00:00Looking at the Mekk 2G Poggio P20, you'd be forgiven for thinking the carbon-frame road bike was worth more than it’s £999 price tag; that’s because it’s a £1200 bike in the clothing of a sub £1000, cycle to work,...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/mekk-2g-poggio-p20-2012-best-road-bike-for-less-than-1000-.htmlMountain bike dates for you diary 2012tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2016760ad3302970b2012-01-19T07:00:00+00:002012-01-19T07:00:00+00:002012 is looking like it’s going to be a packed year for mountain bike racing. The Gravity Enduro series is back and as strong as ever, we have a race in Essex that some people like to call the Olympics...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/mountain-bike-dates-for-you-diary-2012.htmlTraining for triathlon - why tri?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20162ffba9b80970d2012-01-18T07:00:00+00:002012-01-17T15:40:07+00:00People train for a triathlon event for a whole variety of reasons. Some people do it for the challenge, some for the competition, others for charity and still others because of a rashly made New Years Resolution. Personally, I did...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/people-take-up-triathlon-for-a-whole-variety-of-reasons-some-people-do-it-for-the-challenge-some-for-the-competition-other.htmlMegavalance 2012 + videotag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167609e95e8970b2012-01-17T07:00:00+00:002012-01-16T14:14:46+00:00Megavalanche 2012 entries are now open. If you are a mountain biker, the Alp d’Huez Megavalanche is THE ultimate race and one you really should tick off your mountain biking bucket-list at some point. If you haven’t heard of the...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/megavalance-2012-video.htmlCube Analog Disc reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e558fa74970c2012-01-16T07:00:00+00:002012-01-23T12:03:45+00:00The Cube Analog has proved itself to be a real value for money, best-selling, entry–level mountain bike. The German manufacturer’s unique selling point is the rigorous DIN testing that all their bikes and components endure to be passed as fit...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/cube-analog-disk-review.htmlVideos worth a watchtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20167603b865c970b2012-01-13T07:00:00+00:002012-01-13T07:00:00+00:00While browsing around the interweb last weekend I came across two video lectures that as cyclists and mountain bikers, you may well be interested in. The videos come from a website called ‘Do Lectures’ which is a conference held in...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/worth-a-watch.htmlWhere to ride and stay in Walestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e53c180d970c2012-01-12T07:00:00+00:002012-01-12T17:05:24+00:00Ever wondered where the best places to stay in Wales are? Or maybe you are new to riding the Welsh hills and want to make the most of your holiday with a guide. This is part of our guide to...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/where-to-ride-and-stay-in-wales.htmlTour de France coverage stays freetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e549b60b970c2012-01-11T07:00:00+00:002012-01-11T16:42:44+00:00Great news for Tour de France fans, broadcasting network ITV have secured the rights to show live coverage of the race until 2015. In 2011 the tour proved a ratings winner for the channel, pulling in a peak audience of...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/tour-de-france-coverage-stays-free.htmlBest Snow board and ski helmetstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20162ff10f164970d2012-01-10T07:00:00+00:002012-01-06T18:16:06+00:00Snow helmets are becoming increasingly popular with those lucky enough to be hitting the slopes this winter. In case you haven’t already heard, the snow is pretty good this year so the chances are it’s going to be a good...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/best-snow-board-and-ski-helmets.htmlGiant Revel 0 W women's mountain bike reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e4f46833970c2012-01-09T07:00:00+00:002012-01-09T08:38:35+00:00Giant’s Revel 0 W is a really nice entry level mountain bike for women. Giant Bikes are the world’s largest cycle manufacturer and have been making bikes since 1972, so there is quite a heritage in all their bikes, as...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/giant-revel-0-w-womens-mountain-bike.htmlGot a smart phone? Get this app for cycling! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201675fe5b592970b2012-01-06T07:00:00+00:002012-01-03T14:27:13+00:00We love the Bike Hub App. It’s a really useful piece of programing that acts like a cycling version of a Tom Tom satnav on your iPhone or Android mobile. If you are a new owner of a smart phone,...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/got-a-smart-phone-get-this-app-.htmlGet in shape, get a turbo trainertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20162fef0031d970d2012-01-05T07:00:00+00:002012-01-05T09:10:32+00:00So, good Christmas was it? Clothes feeling a bit tighter now? It’s OK, we know the feeling. Here’s a few tips if you've also overdone it on the mince pies: Don’t make resolutions. You're only going to break them. Make...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/get-fit-on-your-bike-this-janurary.htmlJody Cundy, 2011 reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20168e4e4fbbe970c2012-01-04T07:00:00+00:002012-01-04T07:00:00+00:00We just received a 2011 yearly report from our old friend, Jody Cundy. It's always great to hear what he's up to, especially as we head into an Olympic year. We'd like to wish Jody the best of luck for...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/jody-cundy-2011-review.htmlHalo British Downhill series 2012tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20162fe41c593970d2012-01-03T07:00:00+00:002012-01-04T18:05:59+00:00Entries for the 2012 Halo British Downhill series officially go live today. If you want to get out there and race Downhill in Britains premiere downhill race series, get over to the BDS site and get signed up. Don't leave...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/halo-british-downhill-series-2012.htmlSpecialized Status 1 Reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201675f335012970b2012-01-02T08:00:00+00:002011-12-23T09:56:06+00:00Specialized are one of the biggest mountain bike manufacturers in the world and also one of the oldest. My first ride on a Specialized bike was in the Alps a few years back on the BigHit, which is the predecessor...Tredz Bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2012/01/specialized-status-1-review.html