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Snapped

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I snapped my 2nd chain ever yesterday. To be fair I’ve known it’s been worn for a while now and been waiting for one of our shops to get some … Continue reading Snapped →

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Delicious Mauritius

Posted on May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Got back home on Friday morning from a week in Mauritius celebrating a significant milestone in Sally’s travel business. I make no apologies for the length of this one, I’m … Continue reading Delicious Mauritius →

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Big n Fat

Posted on April 12, 2025April 12, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I was daydreaming the other day. I decided I wanted something Big n Fat. Not a kebab as it happens but some new rubber for my gravel bike. I’ve been … Continue reading Big n Fat →

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The Peaky Finder 2025

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It seems Spring has Sprung. After a week of enjoying fresh but sunny, sometimes warm days the long range forecast improved through the week and Ashbourne was looking good for … Continue reading The Peaky Finder 2025 →

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Its easy as ADC

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Last night I entered my first ADC sanctioned darts tournament. I didn’t do too bad for my first attempt but first up let me explain what the ADC is. You’ve … Continue reading Its easy as ADC →

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The Spring Fling 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After what feels like a long, cold winter recovering from a back injury and some miserable, cold weather it was great to finally ride an event again yesterday and test … Continue reading The Spring Fling 2025 →

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Back to Wales

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Now my back is better I’ve been able to look into booking my usual annual week away cycling somewhere in the UK this June. Last year I tied in the … Continue reading Back to Wales →

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Full Power

Posted on March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

For me, today marked the final phase of my recovery from my back injury. Over the last few weeks I’ve set myself some small, achievable targets to convince myself I’m … Continue reading Full Power →

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Ton Up

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today I finally achieved my situp goal of 100 situps which, to me, means I’ve effectively fully recovered from by back injury last November. Progress has been good. I didn’t … Continue reading Ton Up →

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No more Eurosport? How to watch Het Nieuwsblad this weekend

Posted on February 25, 2025February 27, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

All UK cycling fans now know that as of Feb 28, all Eurosport cycling coverage we have all enjoyed for a reasonable £6.99 a month via Discovery+ or included via … Continue reading No more Eurosport? How to watch Het Nieuwsblad this weekend →

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