Essex Roads CC and the Eastern Cross League put on a great opening event of the season, with a firm but challenging grassy course and lots of spectators on the steep climb. All very encouraging! Full results on the Eastern Cross website ... (more)
There was a healthy turn-out of riders for the first round of the Eastern Cyclocross League, the Essex Roads Cross at Gloucester Park in Basildon. Conditions were sweltering, for competitors and for spectators, with as much jostling for shade ... (more)
This is a new route that heads west from Manningtree, reaching Buntingford (just east of Stevenage) before heading back again. It's organised by Adam Young. Online entry is available at audax.uk, and you can get the route + route card ... (more)
It was a warm day of racing on the Gloucester Park hill in Basildon, and most people had an enjoyable ride on the grassy climbs and descents. Under 12's Race Seniors / Juniors Race Vets 40-49 Race Here is my ride (the 40 ... (more)
A Saturday event at Gloucester Park in Basildon (SS14 3GR). It's a hilly, grassy course. View the Eastern Cross page. View all Eastern Cross locations on a map. (more)
Cyclocross Cyclo-cross is the less well known of the cycling disciplines, maybe because it doesn't qualify for either the winter or summer Olympics calendars. It really is a mixed bag! Having said that, the sport is in rapid growth, at ... (more)
This is a guide to updating your Linux server for SSL-enabled, IPv6-happy email transmission using sendmail! Here are the things you need to have already: An IPv6 address for your server. Your internet hosting provider will be able ... (more)
The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)
ITO World has compiled a zoomable, browsable map of fatalities and casualties on Britain's roads, during the first decade of the 21st century. If you drive or cycle to work, you can zoom in on your area and see what incidents there have been ... (more)
Ah, well, it's easy to answer, right? Boilerjuice, Butler, Bayford, Watson, or Scottish Fuels. Simple, eh? Or is it? Thanks to John Kelleher[1] who alerted us to the fact that many of the oil companies (that includes both domestic heating ... (more)
I had my VO2 max measured today, at Loughborough University, and it came out at 67.5, with a max pulse of around 184. Not sure if the oxygen figure is terribly great, but I think it was accurate; I was pretty puffed out afterwards! Thanks ... (more)