Cycling Tips

SRAM HydroR: A Comprehensive Review of Hydraulic Road Disc Brakes

Hydraulic disc brakes have revolutionised the world of road cycling, offering increased stopping power, modulation, and all-weather reliability compared to traditional rim brakes. SRAM,...

Ride Staffs Sportive 2017 Review

The Ride Staffs sportive took place on 2nd July 2017. Starting from Chillington Hall, a large country house between Wolverhampton and Telford, riders were...

Cotswold Climbs 3 – Larkstoke Hill

Larkstoke Hill is found just about in Warwickshire near to the village of Ilmington. There are quite a few different routes up this hill...

Go Pro Hero Session 4 Cycling Camera Review

Recently I got brake-tested by a car and hit the back of it. So I decided it was time to get a cycling camera....

Derby Velodrome Track Cycling Taster Session

I've been wanting to have a play on a velodrome for awhile, especially after going to the World Championships last year. I did have...

Dragon Ride 2017 Review – L’Etape Du Tour Wales

The Dragon Ride had been identified as a keystone of my cycling in 2017. Several club members had come up with the idea of...

Fabian Cancellara Classic 2017 (E3 Harelbeke) Cyclo Sportive Review

As part of my trip to Belgium this year, before signing up to the Gent - Wevelgem sportive, this was the main event for...

Gent – Wevelgem Sportive 2017 Review

This was a late addition to the plan for my trip to Flanders. Having worked out the dates all fitted nicely and that the...