Cycling - 2013

I cover many aspects of cycling as a means of travel, including towing children about. Various aspects of recreational, commuter and competitive cycling are covered. There are Tandem bike reviews, child trailer reviews, time trialling advice and results, and lots more!

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How the BC Rankings Work

BC (British Cycling, formerly the British Cycling Federation) operates a points-based system in competitive events. Each type of event that ...

Eastern Cross 2013 Round 13: Iceni Velo Chris Cross

Cyclocross

Conditions were bright and cool, with a light south-westerly breeze that wasn't much of a hindrance to the riders. Womens' and Vets Race ...

East & South East Regional Cyclocross Champs

Cyclocross

Weather conditions were perfect and competition was fierce on this brand-new custom-built course at Trinity Park in Ipswich. The course was ...

British Cycling membership renewal

It's important that you don't let your BC membership lapse (and race licence, if you have one). The beginning of December is the ideal time ...

Eastern Cross 2013 Round 9: Hempton Cross

Cyclocross

Conditions were perfect for the Hempton cyclocross event, despite a misty start to the day and rain earlier in the week. A light breeze made ...

Rapha Super Cross 2013: round 2, Manchester

Cyclocross

There's a blog entry on the rapha.cc website, UK Super Cross 2013 - Rounds One & Two, and they also have a page of 2013 Super Cross Series ...

Rapha Super Cross 2013: round 1, Skipton

Cyclocross

There's a blog entry on the rapha.cc website, UK Super Cross 2013 - Rounds One & Two, and they also have a page of 2013 Super Cross Series ...

Eastern Cross 2013 Round 6: Amis Velo Hillyfields Supacross

Cyclocross

Scattered showers in the days leading up to the event made for some very muddy and tricky riding. The early racers (under 10s and under 12s ...

Eastern Cross 2013 Round 2: Springfield Cross

Cyclocross

Under 10's Race Despite starting near the back, on the third row of the grid, Tristan managed to finish 4th and was very happy with it. ...

Eastern Cross 2013 league registration

Cyclocross

The 2013-14 league entry for cyclocross in the eastern region was opened on August 15, and is administered on the BC website: Eastern Cyclo ...

Profile Design T1+ aerobars

Sports Gear: Under Test 27 Jul 2013

These aerobars, or tri-bars as they're alternatively known, are good for getting a more aerodynamic position on pretty much any bike that has ...

Campagnolo Look pedals

Sports Gear: Under Test 27 Jul 2013

These pedals go back a long way; I bought them second-hand in the mid-90's! They probably came with a bike, but I can't really remember. ...

Dave Lloyd fixed-wheel bike

Bikes 24 Jul 2013

This track bike is manufactured from 753 tubing, and has a 52cm top tube. Feature List Lightweight 753 tubing 32-spoke cross-laced tubular ...

Hill climbing in North Norfolk

19 Jul 2013

Norfolk isn't renowned for its hills. In fact, I don't think that there aren't any geographical ripples in the region that can be defined as ...

10-mile time trial: Strada Sport

Time Trialling

It was a sluggish evening for the riders, and even Jim Burgess (Anglia Velo) could only manage a 21:34 to win the event. Harley Matthews ...

25-mile time trial: Norwich ABC

Time Trialling

The weather was superb for this early morning time trial up, down and up the All. There was a fair amount of traffic (especially motorbikes ...

15-mile Time Trial: East District Championships

Time Trialling

Conditions were excellent for all 40-odd riders in this 15-mile championship, overcast and mild with a light westerly breeze that didn't slow ...

Gas Hill Gasp 2013

Gas Hill Gasp

Elveden Races (round 5)

Here's my suffer score from the event:

10-mile time trial: CC Breckland

Time Trialling

A brisk south-westerly breeze made the outward leg down the A11 a bit of a slog, and a lot of riders would probably have been spinning out ...

Overlooked ways to cycle faster

21 Jun 2013

Cycling is extremely simple as a concept: all you need is a working bike! But cycling fast, or efficiently, gets a whole lot more involved ...

Elveden Races (round 4)

Cool but dry conditions greeted the organisers, helpers, spectators and competitors for round 4 of circuit racing on the Elvedon Estate. There ...

UK Tour Series 2013: Aylsham

Youth racing on the Tour Series circuit in Aylsham

Lotus League 2013: Round 6

Strada Sport dominated the Regional C+ (hamdicapped) race, although the top three places were all taken by different clubs: 1 Liam gentry ...

Lotus League 2013: Round 5

The Team Time Trial results are courtesy of a Strada Sport tweet: "1st, 3rd & 10th for @stradasport in @lotuscycles TTT tonight." &mdash ...

25-mile time trial: East District Champs

Time Trialling

Using the same roads as the National 10 recently, this two-loop undulating course was ideal as a semi-sporting '25. The road surface was far ...

National 10-mile Time Trial Champs 2013

Time Trialling

After a shocking week of rain, cold and high winds, the weather turned out nice for the big day! The sun was shining and the air temperature ...

Lotus League 2013: Round 2

7:00PM Go Race (Cat 4 and non-licence holders). £5 fee. 7:30PM Regional C+ (E/1/2/3/4) scratch race for full licence holders. £ ...

North Norfolk Wheelers 100-mile time trial

Time Trialling

My ride was aborted due to intense pain and stiffness around the lower back, possibly related to the disc hernia that I've been diagnosed with ...

Using a road bike for Time Trialling

Time Trialling 09 May 2013

Bikes customised for time trialling are great. They are designed from head to toe with a focus on aerodynamics and comfort, making sure that ...

Lotus League 2013: Round 1

The first evening's racing got off to a smooth start, and efficient organisation meant that everyone got signed in promptly and were racing ...

Iceni Velo 2013 Road Race

There were 50 starters in this Regional B race on 10 laps of the Skeets Hill circuit in South Norfolk. The pace was high in warm and sunny ...

Green Lanes and muddy paths in Wensum Valley

14 Apr 2013

The excellent folks at Iceni Velo put on a perfect, fun ride around the Wensum Valley in Norfolk. There were three distances on offer, all ...

29 March 2013: Great Yarmouth CC 10-mile time trial

Time Trialling 29 Mar 2013

If you want to get non-blurry pictures of time triallists (and you're not a terribly good photographer), then being a helper on the start line ...

17 March 2013: Great Yarmouth CC 25-mile time trial

Time Trialling

Played out in chilly conditions, gritty and dampish roads, and a rising southerly breeze, this sporting course event tested the staying power ...

02 March 2013: CC Breckland '10

Time Trialling

Conditions were almost perfect for the region's opening 10-mile time trial, on the B10/19 course from Hingham to Watton and back again. The ...

Cycling in the snow

26 Jan 2013

Snow is no excuse to stop cycling, that's the bottom line. You might have the wrong tyres or clothing, but with a little bit of preparation ...

19 January 2013: West Suffolk Cross

20 Jan 2013

Wintry conditions greeted the organisers, marshalls, helpers and riders at the final round of the Eastern Cyclocross League. Round 14 took ...

Bontrager lightweight full-length gloves

Sports Gear: Under Test 06 Jan 2013

You know how it is when the weather is dry but a bit cool, so full weather-proofing isn't required for that cycle commute or Sunday ride. ...