Want It Wednesday But With A New (Easier!) Twist

I have been scratching my head about this one.  I have loved doing WIW and enjoyed reading other peoples posts on it.  I did feel that it was quite a commitment for people to take part in and it was mentioned whether it could be done on a more casual basis. Well you can't say I don't listen and so have decided to do just that. What I have proposed is that you can do a WIW any Wednesday you like!  Any posts that you do I will now put directly...

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Painted On-One Scandal 29er Frame 2012 edition

I've been a away from my blog a bit too much recently, sorry about that.  I'm don't race during the winter and so haven't had much to write about. I have, however, been concentrating on getting my Scandal frame painted and ready for building up. Painting the frame has been a labour of love...

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Want It Wednesday - Goodbye.

Well after a while of hosting this linky party I have finally decided to call it a day.  For the time being at least.  So it's bye bye to Want It Wednesday I'm afraid. I'd just like to thank all those that have supported the concept over the year, you've been fab but have decided that numbers have been dwindling of late and I was fighting to keep interest. Anyway who knows, it may be back later.  Hope to here from you all still in the...

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Being A Lab Rat

While reading my copy of Joe Friel's excellent Cyclists Training Bible, I came across the part about over reaching training (not sure if it's in the newer edition).  It talks about a method of training where by four weeks before a major event training is not only increased significantly in volume...

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