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Posts about cycling and mountain biking from the perspective of an older cyclist. And with some posts about running and parkrun.

Cycling report for January

February 8, 2014 by Clive Leave a Comment

Looking out the window at rainy scene

Well, it’s been a slow start to cycling for me in 2014. Most of the early part of this year has seen wet and windy weather for Horsham and Sussex

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Cycling plans for 2014

December 23, 2013 by Clive Leave a Comment

It’s almost the end of another year and I’ve been thinking about my cycling objectives and plans for 2014. I’m not sure that I have anything radical planned (in fact, I don’t) but I find it useful to set a few objectives so that I’m more motivated in January.

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InstaMapper is back!

November 25, 2013 by Clive 1 Comment

Late last year, the InstaMapper GPS tracking service closed down. At that time, it seemed that the service had closed for good but now a new development team have taken over and… InstaMapper is back!

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Cycled 1300 miles in 2013

October 29, 2013 by Clive Leave a Comment

Over the last few years, I’ve set myself a cycling target of 1200 miles for each year. However, this year, I’ve reached 1300 miles and it’s not even November yet!

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Using Strava to record and track cycle rides

August 19, 2013 by Clive Leave a Comment

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I’ve been using Strava and its Android app to record/track my cycle rides over the last two weeks and it’s made its way into my cycle ride apps list.

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Books

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A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington

I have to confess that I didn’t know anything about Chrissie Wellington, the four-times Ironman World Champion, before reading this book. But, what a story!

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Great British Bike Rides

This is a great book for discovering rides and planning cycle trips in the UK. It describes 40 fantastic road routes from Southern England to Scotland. It’s one of my favourite books.

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South West Mountain Biking – Quantocks, Exmoor, Dartmoor

South West Mountain Biking is a brilliant little book that describes 26 mountain bike rides, between 10 km and 30 km, in Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Quantock Hills

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Cycling Days Out: South East England

This is an attractively designed and well thought-out book with a wealth of information about leisure cycling routes in the south east of England, including Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

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South East Mountain Biking: North & South Downs

A compact and nicely designed guide to some of the best off-road mountain biking routes in the South East of England.

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Equipment

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Review of XOSS G Cycle Computer

I have replaced my Garmin Edge 200 with a XOSS G Cycling Computer. Here’s my review of this great value, easy to use, GPS cycling computer

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How to change brake pads on Specialized Rockhopper MTB

The Avid Juicy 3 front brakes on my Specialized Rockhopper 2009 MTB started to make a slightly unusual sound recently so it was time to check and/or replace the pads.

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Review of Garmin Edge 200 GPS

I bought a new bike recently and needed a cycling trip meter for it. But what type? The Garmin Edge 200 GPS cycling computer was my choice. Here’s my review.

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Using Strava to record and track cycle rides

I’ve been using Strava and its Android app to record/track my cycle rides over the last two weeks and it’s made its way into my cycle ride apps list.

Bontrager Rhythm Lock-on grips

New Bontrager handlebar grips

I’ve had the same handlebar grips on my Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike since I bought it in 2009. They’ve gradually become more and more worn and the rubber has started to perish. So, I’ve just been to the local Evans Cycles shop and bought a new pair of Bontrager Rhythm Lock-On Grips which were a bargain price at £11.99.

Bikehut floor stand

Standing your bike anywhere

I’ve been wanting a floor stand for my mountain bike for a while now. Just something that will stand the bike in an upright position and can be moved from room to room.

Chain cleaner kit

How to Clean Your Bike Chain

You know that cleaning your bike chain should be a regular thing, right? Using a chain cleaner kit makes it quick and easy and gives great results! Here’s how it works.

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ViewRanger GPS for Cycling

Over recent months, I have been using ViewRanger GPS on my Nokia E71 mobile phone whilst out cycling. Here’s my review and a few tips for using ViewRanger based on my experiences so far.

Man and woman cycling

Rucksack or Bike Bag?

On long distance cycling trips, the sort of trip where you are staying overnight en route to your destination, what’s the best option for carrying all your luggage? Rucksack or bike bag/panniers?

Books

A life without limits cover image

A Life Without Limits by Chrissie Wellington

I have to confess that I didn’t know anything about Chrissie Wellington, the four-times Ironman World Champion, before reading this book. But, what a story!

Great British Bike Rides

Great British Bike Rides

This is a great book for discovering rides and planning cycle trips in the UK. It describes 40 fantastic road routes from Southern England to Scotland. It’s one of my favourite books.

South West Mountain Biking cover

South West Mountain Biking – Quantocks, Exmoor, Dartmoor

South West Mountain Biking is a brilliant little book that describes 26 mountain bike rides, between 10 km and 30 km, in Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Quantock Hills

Cycling Days Out South East England cover

Cycling Days Out: South East England

This is an attractively designed and well thought-out book with a wealth of information about leisure cycling routes in the south east of England, including Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

South East Mountain Biking book cover

South East Mountain Biking: North & South Downs

A compact and nicely designed guide to some of the best off-road mountain biking routes in the South East of England.

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