Sh*t Cyclists Say

This is doing the rounds at the moment but is funny none the less. Wow we are dull!!.............and before you think this kinda crap comes from just roadies then think again...

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Want It Wednesday #12 - Kurt Kinetic Rock & Roll

I've been spending a smaller portion of my training this year on my turbo trainer than I've had to in previous years.  This is probably thanks to the milder weather and the as yet lack of snow (thankfully!).  However, my indoor trainer is still a crucial tool and has over the years seen...

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Must Think Positive Thoughts

"For a man to conquer himself is the first and noblest of all victories" or so Plato says.  Just recently that has become my swan song whilst training, embracing the hurt and tiredness that only riding my bike nearly every day can bring.  I seem to be getting more used to it now, the first few weeks where the hardest.  I never really wanted to turn my blog into a training dairy, there are plenty of those out there, but I thought I'd let you...

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Want It Wednesday #11 - Sufferfest

Hi folks!!  Its Want It Wednesday linky time!!  Well as my followers will be aware I am currently training for a 24 hour Solo Mtb race.  The UK and European Championships to make it sound more posh.  As such I've been spending more time on my bike but that's also meant more...

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Cycle & Blog Etiquette - Grumpy Bastard

Well I'm late back to this but Happy New Year to my wonderful reader(s).  Hope you've had a great festive or holiday period.  I know mines been great and the kids have really loved it but now the decorations are down and some normality and routine to my life has returned. So its back to...

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