Shimano RC9 S-Phyre Road Shoe
26th May 2018
The Shimano RC9 S-Phyre road shoe is the best cycling shoe I have used; even though it’s a road shoe, it's also great for use on the track. These shoes are one of the lightest cycling shoes that are out today but even though they're light they're also stiff. The stiffness of the shoe is what makes it a great choice for the track, even for the sprint at the 2017 track nationals. I won the Team Sprint and Keirin with this shoe.There are a lot of pr
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The Royal Matrix Jacket
19th May 2018
Having travelled to China late last year for the UCI world championships, I needed a waterproof jacket for their late autumn/early winter season. I chose the Royal Matrix Jacket for its 10,000 DPI waterproofing and 10,000 MVP breathability. So it has 10,000 waterproofing/10,000 breathability, but what does that actually mean?Waterproofing is measured in millimetres (mm). If you get into the nitty-gritty science measurements, a 10,000mm waterproof
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Winter must-haves
17th May 2018
As winter comes closer, days get shorter and the temperature on your rides only gets lower, naturally you lose motivation. I’ve compiled a quick list of must-haves to get you through the winter months and keep you out there doing what you love most: riding your bike.[caption id="attachment_17987" align="alignright" width="271"] Nite Rider Pro 1400lm Race LED Front Light[/caption]LightsA good, strong front and rear light comes at the top of the li
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Lezyne chain breaker
15th May 2018
This little chain breaker is an absolute beauty! For years I have been running a bulky, heavy, don’t even know what cheap brand it was, chain breaker in my toolkit. I must admit, I do have a bit of a bias towards Lezyne products. I have had Lezyne pumps in the past and have been very impressed with the quality – they just feel nice to use – and they have the great option of being able to replace faulty components. A pump and a chain breaker are q
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Cheap ways to keep warm on the bike this winter
10th May 2018
Winter is fast approaching which means many of us hibernate whilst our beloved bike collects dust. Fear not though… there is no need to neglect your faithful friend just because there is a chill in the air. The solution… keep your extremities cosy.It's no secret that as you ride, you warm up. Often we will layer up a little too much only to be sweating it out towards the end of a long winter ride.Essentials that go a long way Long fingered gloves
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