How low do you go?
My friend Nikki tapped me up for some gear advice this week. She’s ordered her first gravel bike and currently owns a road bike and MTB and asked if the … Continue reading How low do you go?
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Deda Bargains
If you didn’t know, I love a bit of Italian Deda Elementi when it comes to my handlebar and stem combos on my bikes. Had it for years. The 75mm … Continue reading Deda Bargains
Pink Plastic
A few posts ago I bemoaned spending £000’s of pounds on an aero bike for marginal gains. That’s not to say I’m adverse to trying new kit to get a … Continue reading Pink Plastic
End of the Season
Last night marked the end of my debut season for my darts team, Lickey End Social Club B. Although our position in the league, second from bottom, looks a bit … Continue reading End of the Season
Another gadget
After a rare puncture a couple of weeks ago on the Saturday morning bash, I found myself pumping my spare tube up by hand and annoyed because I’d not got … Continue reading Another gadget
Gravelton Events – The Future
As the 2025 calendar takes a break in August, we’ve had five events so far this year, with three more to go. I’m overwhelmed by the support and feedback I’ve … Continue reading Gravelton Events – The Future
Small World
Dan’s flown to Japan today. Lucky boy. Holiday of a lifetime and somewhere he’s wanted to go and experience for a few years now. He’ll tick of a lot of … Continue reading Small World
Marginal Gains = Financial Pains
I think it’s a fair assumption that if you can average 19-20mph+ for a couple of hours solo, taking into account the odd stop and start at a junction, lights … Continue reading Marginal Gains = Financial Pains
Just be nice
I was cycling home from one of our stores this week and an Amazon van just reversed into the road off a driveway in front of me without even looking. … Continue reading Just be nice
Snapped
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