Rebuild
My last decent ride before my holiday was Ironbridge Gorgeous on August 23. There my legs were cast iron and I went really well all day but since then I … Continue reading Rebuild
Category: Dolan GXC
Two things next week
Next week could potentially be the best week of the year for me! First up, on Thursday I depart for Alaska and Canada for a couple of weeks. The first … Continue reading Two things next week
The Cannock Chaser
Greg Lemond once said ‘It never gets easier, you just go faster’, which was so true yesterday at The Cannock Chaser. Last year I found it a tough day out … Continue reading The Cannock Chaser
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
Mudguards On
It’s that time of the year again. Mucky, wet lanes mean the guards need to go back on the bike and the road bike gets cleaned and stored for Winter. … Continue reading Mudguards On
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?
Full(ish) Service
I’ve got a massive gravel ride on Saturday, probably the biggest one of the year for me. Severnth Heaven is one of my Gravelton rides. It’s a 186km route down … Continue reading Full(ish) Service
Back to Fast
Ever since I punctured on my way back from Gloucestershire a few weeks ago and tore a hole in my tyre, my fast wheels have just been hanging up waiting … Continue reading Back to Fast
Lanzarote Round-Up
We got back Friday PM after another seamless airport/flight from Jet2. All straightforward, on time, no dramas. Perfect. When we landed I was pleasantly surprised at the warm 16 degs … Continue reading Lanzarote Round-Up
Impulse
It’s been a while, years probably, since I made a big purchase on impulse. Today I momentarily lost the plot and pressed the button a new set of hoops. Deep … Continue reading Impulse