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Posted by Arnold in Featured Articles, Just For Fun on 12 17th, 2008 | No Comments
1989 - The Greatest Tour de France Ever.
1989 - The Greatest Tour de France Ever.
I thought I’d reminise a little about the 1989 Tour de France, quite possibly the greatest one ever. Greg Lemond used Aerodynamics to beat Laurent Fignon to the 1989 Tour de France by 8 Secs Notice Skinsuit - Aero Helmet and Disc Wheel. Perhaps you have other favorite years, but its the greatest...
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Posted by Arnold in Just For Fun on 11 25th, 2008 | 1 Comment
TheCycleJersey.com for custom and limited edition cycling tops
TheCycleJersey.com for custom and limited edition cycling tops
I just found this site called TheCycleJersey.com. Guess what they specialise in? Yes you’ve guessed it, cricket bats. Seriously though, they do ‘custom and limited edition‘ cycle wear. Whats custom? Well its whatever the heck you want, as they’ll print YOUR design onto a ‘base’...
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Posted by Arnold in Be safe on your bike, Featured Articles, World Jerseys on 11 24th, 2008 | 2 Comments
Cheez It Short Sleeve Cycling Top from World Jersey’s
Cheez It Short Sleeve Cycling Top from World Jersey’s
ANYTHING BUT CHEEZY - This eye-catching top from World Jerseys is made from Polyester Euro-Mesh fabric. This material provides incredible moisture wicking and is as lightweight as they come. It will keep you fresh with its antimicrobial finish that resists odors and reduces germs. Comes with a...
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Posted by Arnold in Featured Articles, Just For Fun on 11 13th, 2008 | No Comments
My childhood bikes of the eighties
My childhood bikes of the eighties
I read something recently about how much bikes have changed over the past 20 years, and it got me thinking about all the different types of bikes I’ve owned in my youth. Now, being in my thirties, I never used to ride around on a penny farthing or boneshaker or anything like that, but I have owned...
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Posted by Arnold in Cycling News on 11 13th, 2008 | No Comments
Cops take to the saddle, then fall off again.
Cops take to the saddle, then fall off again.
Image courtesy of MARTIN DE RUYTER/Nelson Mail The police in Nelson have just undergone extensive training in how to fall off bike. Now this may sound like a joke, but far from it, it’s going to give Police the edge when it comes to apprehending criminals in a built up environment. Cycling coach...
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Posted by Arnold in Be safe on your bike, Cycling News, Featured Articles on 11 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Winter Cycling Tips - Enjoy cycling in the rain!
Winter Cycling Tips - Enjoy cycling in the rain!
If you live anywhere near where I live, that is the UK, then you’ll be reasonably familiar with this fact already. A rainy journey. You ride a bike, you get wet. However, the bike doesn’t have to stay indoors when it rains, I’ve had a look around on the web, and found a good article by Craig Hill...
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Posted by Arnold in Cycling News, Featured Articles on 11 12th, 2008 | No Comments
Autumn Cycling – What better time of year?
Autumn Cycling – What better time of year?
Fall, absolute bliss for cycling... Its that time of year again where the weather turns sour and the temperatures drop. Excellent! Personally I love this time of year , its definitely the best from an off-road cyclist point of view. According to an article that I read recently by Roger Phillips at IdahoStatesmen.com,...
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Posted by Arnold in Cycling News on 11 12th, 2008 | No Comments
Water Cycling - Bye Bye ‘cycling butt’
Water Cycling - Bye Bye ‘cycling butt’
The Hydrorider in action I recently discovered a story about ‘Water Cycling’, which combines water aerobics with cycling. I thought I might bear it mind for the day when my joints pack in, and I still fancy doing a spot of bike riding. Its meant to be really good for ‘Bicycle Butt’...
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Posted by admin in Be safe on your bike on 11 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment
More Cyclists Equals Safer Roads - A Virtuous Cycle
More Cyclists Equals Safer Roads - A Virtuous Cycle
Just another ride in to the office How many times have you been cut up whilst riding to work? or found yourself repeatedly having to make eye contact with every single driver just to make sure they’ve seen you, and are not going to pull out obliviously whilst picking their nose? How many times...
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