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Author: Paul van der Girdleschberger

Bring it back?

Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

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? →

Tagged event, mad march hare, midlands, road6 Comments

Some Pre-Season Gravel

Posted on January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

My Gravelton Events don’t kick off until March with The Spring Fling scheduled on the 7th and now Christmas and New Year are well out of the way I’m getting … Continue reading Some Pre-Season Gravel →

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Smashed

Posted on January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

So last night was my first attempt at racing in the Zwift Racing League for my new Zwift-based cycling team, Galaxy CC, and boy I got a hiding 😂 At … Continue reading Smashed →

Tagged eracing, Zwift3 Comments

Deep End

Posted on January 12, 2026January 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I’ve had an ongoing love hate relationship with Zwift. We split a couple of years ago but recently I rekindled our … Continue reading Deep End →

Tagged eracing, Zwift2 Comments

2026 is booked

Posted on January 3, 2026January 15, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It’s a time of year where people reflect and come up with resolutions or aspirations for the year ahead. I’m no different. I like to look back at the previous … Continue reading 2026 is booked →

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The Bike Fit

Posted on December 27, 2025December 26, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I was always a little sceptical about bike fits. Probably a not-so-good one many years ago with a side order of apathy, a lack of anatomical knowledge and probably a … Continue reading The Bike Fit →

Tagged bike fit, midlands2 Comments

The Crimble Bimble

Posted on December 13, 2025December 17, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Truth be told, when I rolled in from my Xmas Party just after midnight last night, I had visions of trying to make excuses for myself to not go this … Continue reading The Crimble Bimble →

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Watt Progress?

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

I’m a couple of weeks into my rekindled relationship with Zwift now. I’m still enjoying it. The purpose of it is to keep me fit and cycling during the winter … Continue reading Watt Progress? →

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Under the HUD

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

After been out on the road for two days, I got home last night and decided I needed to have a pedal. I’d unsuccessfully tried a Zwift race on Monday … Continue reading Under the HUD →

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The National Forest Explorer

Posted on November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Today wrapped up the official 2025 Gravelton Events calendar despite Storm Claudia doing her best to scupper it on Friday. Thankfully, Routemaster Chris was ahead of the curve. He anticipated … Continue reading The National Forest Explorer →

Tagged cycling, event, gravel, Gravelton Events2 Comments

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