The Winchcombe Wanderer
I was looking forward to this ride all week. After my recce at Easter I couldn’t wait to get back over there and do the full loop this time. I … Continue reading The Winchcombe Wanderer
Author: Paul van der Girdleschberger
Performance Gains
For most I think performance is often measured in speed or distance but for me, underpinning those factors are comfort, something I’m confident I’ve now achieved after my Bike Fit … Continue reading Performance Gains
Don’t Exaggerate!
I had a walker seek me out online after my gravel ride, The Peaky Finder, this weekend. They emailed me through my website. It was a really good-quality rant about … Continue reading Don’t Exaggerate!
The Peaky Finder
Have I created a monster? Yesterday was the first time, I actually mumbled ‘oh shit’ to myself when I rocked up at the Ashbourne Leisure Centre car park. As I … Continue reading The Peaky Finder
Winchcombe Wanderer Recce
This ride was originally planned months ago around Christmas and New Year. It’s a collab between myself and Simon, a local rider who sent me a route which between us … Continue reading Winchcombe Wanderer Recce
Bike Fit Feedback
Back in December I had a bike fit with Scott at Fit My Bike near Hinckley where the outcome resulted in the need for me to make some amendments to … Continue reading Bike Fit Feedback
The Spring Fling
Yesterday was the first Gravelton Events ride of the season, kicking off in typical fashion with The Spring Fling at Hicks Lodge. However, the recent long spell of bad weather … Continue reading The Spring Fling
Alpkit Sonder Winter Series
Yesterday was my first ‘event’ of the season at Betws-y-Coed in North Wales. I was staying at my parents on the oursskirts of Llandudno this week, so it made sense … Continue reading Alpkit Sonder Winter Series
Slump
It’s been a whole calendar month since my last post. I’ve been in a bit of a slump tbh. The incessant rain, wet, icy weather has kept me indoors for … Continue reading Slump
Bring it back?
Firstly, I apologise for all the posts recently. Lots to tell you, so if I’m doing your head in, hold in there I’ll pipe down for a bit after this … Continue reading Bring it back?