The Tour has seen all too many crashes during it's 100 years, but here is a glimpse of some of the worst. Having crashed out a coupe of times I can sympathise with these. Thank the gods I haven't experienced anything quite this bad though http://www.versus.com/cycling/videos/tdf-worst-wrecks/
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Fantastic 63 mile ride from Shoebury to Hanningfield
Fantastic 63 mile ride from Shoebury to Hanningfield via just about anywhere. Very strong winds kept my average speed disappointingly low though. I am though now seriously thinking I will try for 75 miles at the Orchid Ride in a couple of week’s time. Oh and I am going to drive back to Hanningfield tomorrow … Continue reading Fantastic 63 mile ride from Shoebury to Hanningfield
The most fun you can have in lycra
After the problems I had this morning when the saddle bolt on my bike snapped, I thought that would be it for the day. However, I went out and bought a new bolt and, with the saddle fixed, decided to go out for a ride anyway. Not quite the 65 miles I had planned but … Continue reading The most fun you can have in lycra
Snapped saddle bolt
There I was, happily five miles into a 65 mile ride when I heard a loud snap come from my bike. The saddle then wobbled and fell off. I’m surprised I didn’t fall off as well as I was trying to brake and unclip while standing up, fearing the seat post would disappear where the … Continue reading Snapped saddle bolt
26 mile training circuit
Very self indulgent, but who cares: The ride data: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/23077863
A blog worth reading
Here is a blog I can heartly recommend: The London Cyclist. Blogs he posted in April: TfL foolishly allowed me to test out the new London Cycle Hire Bike. I took a look at how its design makes it one of the most user friendly bikes around. Having changed my cycling technique completely after a … Continue reading A blog worth reading
65.5 miles = 105.4km. I know, I rode it :-)
The weather forecast didn’t look too bad and could have been at worse, like it was yesterday. Sunshine and showers around 10 o’clock and just generally cloudy by 1 o’clock. Shame that wasn’t quite true as the showers kept coming and so did the hailstones. But yes there was sunshine in between the rain. And … Continue reading 65.5 miles = 105.4km. I know, I rode it 🙂