Cycling Tips

Fixing bikes

It's been a fairly busy time in the 'workshop' fixing bikes recently, with my fixie project finished, my housemate George was inspired to do...

Turning an old road bike into a fixie bike of beauty

I have an old possibly 1970s road racer bike that I managed to snap the chainring on and then bits eventually started dying and...

Cycling in France – Summer 2014

It's been brought to my attention that I've neglected to write-up my experience of cycling in France this Summer. Something I shall attempt to...

Saintbury Hill – Cotswold Climbs 2

Saintbury Hill is as well revered as Dover's Hill and it's a near cert that any local Warwickshire Sportive will go up at least...

Dover’s Hill – Cotswold Climbs 1

As hills go, Dover's Hill is very well-known. It's the site of the famous 'Cotswold Olympicks' or Dover's Games held every year on hill...

Cycle to Work on a Bike (My Way and the Better Way)

I live in the countryside, bordering the Cotswolds and have to cycle to work in central Birmingham everyday. I've managed to put off learning...

The Evolution Of Bicycles

Very tempted to get this... The Evolution Of Bicycles by Popchartlab

What Your Cycling Kit Says About You…

Cycling kit says a lot about a person...apart from the bike itself it's the only way to add a bit of creativity, flair and...