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Are you forgetting something?When you think about getting ready for a ride, there are a few essentials many of us think about: cycling kit, socks, shoes, our GPS of course, and sometimes even music. Unfortunately, there is another important element that we often neglect… sunglasses.When it comes to the sun, we often think about protecting our skin from UV rays with sunscreen and hats, but we forget that our eyes are susceptible to UV ray exposure …

Over my time as a mountain biker, I have tried many grips. First thing's first: a firm, thick, tacky grip that doesn't get slippery when wet is what is needed for downhill. I have experimented with many grips to try to find that 'just right' mixture. I believe that Renthal Lock-on Kevlar Grips are the best grips I have ever used. They last a hell of a long time and even partially mould to your hands. Wearing gloves with these grips would be bette …

Since I moved up to the Ironman distance, I have realised how important nutrition is for both training and racing. With the increased training volume and increased race duration, energy demands are significantly higher than shorter distance racing. Most of my learning has been based on many years of trial and error, but being fairly new to the Iron-distance I am sure I still have a lot to learn.Training for an Iron-distance race at any level requ …

Following last month's review about my Boardman Elite Air 9.8, I thought I should write about the Boardman TRK 9.8 that I ride. I’ve had the TRK for almost 18 months and I’ve had no issues with it whatsoever.Weighing in at 7.2kg, the Boardman TRK is extremely stiff and easy to handle. Built into the frame is a multi-position seat post with four options available for the ultimate advantage in positions, allowing a more aerodynamic position or a se …