My first road bike

I found after a while using it that my hybrid didn’t quite cut it for riding around the countryside. It had its good points: lots of gears, plush ride, tons of storage and mudguards but it was slow – partly because it was so heavy and partly because I was up there in the wind… Continue reading My first road bike

Cycling

Just before I set off on my first big ride - from Cardiff to our Wiltshire home via the Severn Bridge and the Bristol - Bath railway path

Cycling has become part of my life for some time now and I hope to explore the reasons, results and experiences in these posts. I have got fitter, lighter and saved a bunch of money not travelling by car. Having said that, I have spent quite a bit on clothing and kit but that’s for… Continue reading Cycling