Cycling - 2011

Convert Between MPH and KMH

In the cycling world, there is a lot of cross-over between imperial (miles) and metric (kilometres) measurements. In the UK we are used to ...

18 December 2011: Broome Heath Scramble

Cyclocross 20 Dec 2011

Snow was settled on the ground for the Broome Heath Scramble at Ditchingham, although not as much as in last year's event. Spectators, marshals ...

Waterproof clothing and Biological detergents

13 Dec 2011

One of John's cycling jackets says "Do not wash in biological detergents." Why? The jacket is a soft polyester fleece that has been coated ...

Islabike Prices on Ebay

Kids on Bikes 12 Dec 2011

What prices do second-hand Islabikes fetch? Here are my findings based on a year-long study of auction prices on eBay. Here is a chart ...

26 November 2011: Redgrave Cross

Cyclocross 01 Dec 2011

The cyclo-cross course at Redgrave (near Diss, Suffolk) was very flat and exposed, and a strong breeze made some sections quite a slog. The ...

20 November 2011: Hempton Cross

Cyclocross 21 Nov 2011

This was Round 10 of the Eastern Cross League, in warm and sunny conditions with very little breeze. The ground was dry underfoot as well ...

30 October 2011: Mistley Cyclo-cross

Cyclocross 31 Oct 2011

This was round 8 of the Eastern Cyclo-cross League. Conditions were unseasonably warm and sunny, with hardly any wind either. The ground was ...

Norwich County Hall Racing: 23 October 2011

24 Oct 2011

In the final event of the season, and hosted by Iceni Velo, the County Hall Go-Ride and Go-Race series came to an end with lots of close racing ...

2011 Kids Competitive Cycling Events near to Norfolk UK

Norfolk 21 Oct 2011

2011 list, culled from many sources, including Mark Wyer's emails and British Cycling, of junior (open to under 16s) cycling events within ...

16 October 2011: Eastern Cyclo-Cross Round 6

Cyclocross 16 Oct 2011

This was a category B cyclocross event organised by Amis Velo, at Hilly Fields in Colchester (next to the Colchester Institute). Conditions ...

Norwich County Hall Racing: 09 October 2011

13 Oct 2011

Despite a wet start to proceedings, the turnout for junior Go-Ride circuit racing at the Norfolk County Hall car park was good. There were ...

British Cycling rules for Racing Youth

Kids on Bikes 06 Oct 2011

General Road racing on closed circuits only (tarmac circuits isolated from ordinary road traffic, not real roads)
Helmets and two working ...

2 October 2011: Norwich Sportspark Triathlon

02 Oct 2011

Early on Sunday morning, Julii and three other Great Yarmouth CC team-mates ran in the Norwich Sportspark Triathlon as a 'Rookie Racers' team ...

1 October 2011: Norwich ABC 10-mile Time Trial

Time Trialling 01 Oct 2011

A fantastically warm day on the B10/43 course, with a light south-westerly breeze. Despite the excellent conditions, times weren't terribly ...

24 September 2011: East Anglian CC 10-mile Time Trial

Time Trialling 24 Sep 2011

Conditions were overcast at a temperature of around 20 celsius, and a gentle south-westerly breeze. Field size: 75.

Tour of Britain visits Norfolk again in 2011

17 Sep 2011

Stage 7 of the Tour of Britain started in Bury St Edmunds and finished in Sandringham, going through many beautiful villages and even through ...

10 September 2011: Norwich ABC 10-mile Time Trial

Time Trialling 10 Sep 2011

Conditions were warm and sunny, but breezy (brisk south-westerly). Field size: 69. Amongst the GYCC results was a great time from Neil, and ...

Comparison of 700c Child Road Bikes

Kids on Bikes 11 Sep 2011

The choice of road bikes customised for children is quite limited. We were looking no bigger than a 48-50cm frame, and the smallest adult ...

Custom Cannondale Time Trial Bike

Bikes 10 Sep 2011

Here is a photo of me holding up my custom-fitted time trial bike. It features a cannondale aluminium alloy frame, Zipp rear wheel, Sninergy ...

Norwich City Cancels Junior Bike Event

10 Sep 2011

On 31 August 2011, British Cycling officer Sara Flatt had the great sadness to report that a junior bike race at County Hall Norwich has been ...

Norwich County Hall Racing: 28 August 2011

28 Aug 2011

Part 2 of 6 was a great success, and a gentle breeze in warm sunny conditions gave the thirty or so riders plenty of spirit for close sprint ...

Norfolk County Hall Circuit Races: August - October

Norfolk 07 Aug 2011

Keep your Sundays free for cycle racing, as novice adults and children will be able to come together for six pure racing sessions spread throughout ...

Crivit Bike Computer

Sports Gear: Under Test 12 Jul 2011

This is a budget cycle computer, but you have to know how to use it. Here you can read the user manual and pick up useful tips. This bike ...

Maplin Blood Pressure Monitor

Sports Gear: Under Test 15 Jun 2011

The word 'monitor' doesn't really apply to this cheap - yet effective - gadget from Maplin. It measures your blood pressure using a standard ...

The Human Bicycle

30 May 2011

Just when you thought that the bicycle couldn't get more human-powered, here is a video that shows just how 'human' a bike can be - with a ...

Junior Bike Race in Norwich

27 May 2011

Iceni Velo organised a cracking morning's racing in the Norfolk County Hall car park on 22 May, and put together races for under 8's right ...

Eco-friendly Bike Spray!

Bike Maintenance 07 May 2011

Environmentally friendly bike lubricants and cleaners are traditionally just the drip-feed-from-a-bottle design, since traditional aerosols ...

The iGagitz Armband

iPhone Bike Accessories 26 Mar 2011

There are a great many useful iPhone applications for cyclists on the move. It isn't the safest thing in the world to be riding along with your ...

The Science of Flat Tyres

Sports Gear: Under Test 19 Feb 2011

Are you sick and tired of getting punctures? Maybe you have prejudices for and against certain types, and brands, of tyre. If you want to understand ...

Ride for Life 2011

Norfolk 18 Feb 2011

The Eastern Daily Press Ride for Life takes place on May 19 at Santon Downham in Thetford Forest. On-road and off-road riding are catered for ...

Shops in Norwich that might be able to help with supplies

Norfolk 18 Feb 2011

The absolute priority with any quality ride is knowing where the tea-rooms are. So, we've compiled a map of the best-uns! Specialised Cycles ...

In Case of Emergency!

14 Feb 2011

Here's a top tip for your mobile phone: Create a contact called ICE and include your emergency contact number (and their relationship to you ...

World Cup Cycling LIVE on the BBC!

13 Feb 2011

The BBC is televising the Track Cycling World Cup, to UK viewers, with a massive two-and-a-half hour slot on Sunday 20 February 2011 at 1:30PM ...

Green Oil: a better way to lube?

30 Jan 2011

Like most people who aim to keep their bike running reasonably efficiently, I use a teflon-based spray (usually GT-85). These sprays use lots ...

Islabikes Family Activity Day 2011

29 Jan 2011

Isla Rowntree of Islabikes Ltd is inviting you, your family and friends to the annual ?Islabikes Family Activity Day? on Saturday 26th March ...

Norfolk Cycling Events Q1 2011

Norfolk 26 Jan 2011

Here are a variety of cycling events in Norfolk and surrounding areas. Saturday 29 January City of Norwich Triathlon and Cycling Club AGM ...