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Performance Gains

Posted on May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

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 →

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Don’t Exaggerate!

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

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! →

Tagged cycling, event, gravel, Gravelton Events, ride2 Comments

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, road7 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

New Grubber

Posted on November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

I put some new tyres on my gravel bike today. Are you allowed to call gravel tyres grubber? or have I just invented a new word! I’ve been trialling different … Continue reading New Grubber →

Tagged bike, cycling, gravel, Gravelton Events, tyres3 Comments

I’ve done something bad

Posted on November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

After almost two years apart, I’ve rekindled my relationship with Zwift and rejoined the platform. I didn’t want to, two years away proves that but the lure was just too … Continue reading I’ve done something bad →

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Snowflakes

Posted on October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Last night I was caught off guard by a comment on a picture I’d posted on my Gravelton Events page. I was accused of being ‘unkind’, ‘mean’, ‘not nice’ and … Continue reading Snowflakes →

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TPU Inner Tubes

TPU Update

Posted on September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

Back in August I explained how I’d replaced the inner tubes on my road bike with Pink (other colours are available) TPU tubes so I thought I’d drop a quick … Continue reading TPU Update →

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Double Promotion

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Paul van der Girdleschberger

It only seems like last week I completed my first season in the Bromsgrove Darts League playing for Lickey End Social Club B Team in Division 3. For a first … Continue reading Double Promotion →

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