by Martin Girdwood | Apr 12, 2015 | Cycling Advice and Tips
I am writing this after a recent conversation with a friend and a subsequent post on Cheshire Mavericks Facebook page about cycling accessories. It all started with a conversation as to what we carry in our seatbags/ jacket pockets/ tool tubes whilst out on our bikes....
by Martin Girdwood | Apr 4, 2015 | Cycling Advice and Tips
We all like something shiny and new, be it the latest tech. gadget, new clothes or even that new bike… So, thinking of upgrading your bike? We all change and all desire certain material things and, if you’re a keen cyclist, it’s likely that after a few years of riding...
by Martin Girdwood | Mar 29, 2015 | Cycling Advice and Tips
Cycle wear or not? No this isn’t a ‘call to arms’ for everyone to join in on the London naked bike ride, but if that floats your boat, please carry on! This is a look at what to wear and when to wear it and some of the science behind the theories, for which I take no...
by Martin Girdwood | Mar 21, 2015 | Cycling Advice and Tips
I am penning this tome on bike cleaning after having a mixed week of pristine and not so pristine bikes to deal with. So, in the interest of self-fulfilment I thought a piece on the merits of keeping your bike clean may keep myself and my workshop less gritty! To...
by Martin Girdwood | Mar 7, 2015 | Cycling Advice and Tips
Bicycle brakes – well all they do is stop you………..don’t they? The simple answer is yes, they do, or they should. The necessity to stop safely and at the correct time is paramount, everything else on a bike counts for nothing if when in that instant you need to...
by Martin Girdwood | Feb 21, 2015 | Cycling Advice and Tips
Some love it and some avoid it like the plague, but whatever your thoughts, if you are considering joining a cycling club or are already group cycling, there are number of ‘rules’ that need to be adhered to in order to make the experience pleasurable and safe for you,...
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