Cycling – James Thinks

Dec212 January, 2019Cycling

Paris-Brest-Paris training plan

For my planned PBP ride next year, one thing that I need to get right is making sure I’m fit enough. None of what follows…

Dec2121 December, 2018Cycling

I’m hoping to enter PBP shortly and, having failed to complete it in 2015, I’m keen to do everything to ensure I get to Brest…

Nov1419 November, 2018Cycling

I’ve tried a number of different saddles some with cut outs, some without. I’m now pretty happy with my usual seat, a Charge Spoon. Happy…

Sep1310 December, 2018Cycling

It’s ten past one on Sunday morning as I take a turn signposted to Lake Vernwy via Hirnant Pass. I begin to climb and the drizzle returns.

Jul083 January, 2019Cycling, Technology

I’ve been using the Garmin eTrex 30 for navigation and to record my rides for four years now. I like it a lot, but I…

Jun0320 December, 2018Cycling

May317 January, 2019Cycling

This weekend I’m riding the 400km on and off-road audax in the style and memory of Mike Hall. My motivation for this ride is similar…

Feb0120 December, 2018Cycling

I’ve spent a few years infrequently commuting to Bristol through the year. I’ve now left that job, so thought it would be interesting to share…

Jan152 January, 2019Cycling

I’ve got some longer audaxes planned this year, so I thought I should actually have a training plan for once. I’ve avoided stating exactly what…

Aug043 January, 2019Cycling

I recently volunteered for a few days at the Thirsk Control for London Edinburgh London. I put up banners, sorted out chargers for riders GPSs…