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BIG IT UP! The 25mm Tyre Takeover!

BMC Racing, Team Blanco, FDJ, Omega Pharma, Orica-Greenedge, Argos Shimano, Sky: just some of the teams that were running 25mm tyres this ye...

Rollers are a superb training tool; a few weeks ago I reviewed the Tacx Antares Rollers , a set that have become famous for their great valu...

A month or so ago I posted a review of the rather excellent Garmin Edge 510 (Link) , in which I mentioned further posts that I would be writ...

There aren't many things more frustrating or demoralising when you're out on a bike ride, than realising that you have a puncture. T...

In March I wrote a post on Race Nutrition Strategy ; the basic message of the post was fuel up before the race, take solid food on during th...

Cleaning your bike can be a bit of a chore, and it can take up precious time. Here is a little 10 step routine that I use to try and make th...

There are a lot of different chain lubes out there; wet lube, dry lube, wax... the list goes on. In this post I look at four different lubes...

Most of us don't have a personal masseuse following us around to get our leg muscles in tip top condition again after a hard ride, or ge...

Saddle sores are an unfortunate result of riding for some people, from novices to experienced professionals. At best they are uncomfortable,...

Despite my post on Hints and Tips: Wet Weather Riding , sometimes enough is enough and the turbo (a.k.a. weapon of boredom) has to come out ...

In 2012, I made the transition from trails to tarmac for racing; signing for the Wightlink Race Team. I had a good 2012 Season ; achievi...