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…
Commuting to Bristol in photos
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…
How should I buy a road bike?
Despite being a relative newcomer to cycling, I seem to get asked this a lot, so rather than write the same advice out every time…
Climbing a hill for charity
I’ve done a lot of challenging bike rides over the last few years, and often the organisers are collecting for Macmillan or a local charity,…
Mounting a B&M Toplight on a Carradice Bagman 2 Sport
I recently bought the battery powered Busch & Muller toplight. The idea is to be seen in complete darkness and because of the size and…
Planning for Paris Brest Paris
It’s only August, but 2014 has already been a good cycling year for me. I’ve ridden further than I ever have in a year and…
DIY Audax over the Long Mynd
A few photos from a 50km DIY I did today from Church Stretton to Marton and back.
No more rattling rack
After trying to put up with the saddlebag slapping the backs of my legs, I soon got a Carradice Bagman 2 Sport rack. This does…
Ice and sunshine: Kennet Valley Run
When riding through the winter you can expect to have some icy days, especially first thing, but so far I’d been lucky. The last two…
Between Two Stools: Sam Weller’s Day Trip To Wochma 2014
In the days before the second Blacksheep event of the year, the weather provided much cause for discussion. The forecasts variously promised ice, snow, torrential…