Author: Lowell

  • Toby ‘T-Bay’ Oliver

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    Do you have a cycling name? If so, who gave it to you and why? I don’t have cycling name but I’ve been called a few unsavoury ones on my commute. My philosophy of vehicular cycling isn’t appreciated by all! Never my fault of course! What do you do when you’re not riding a bike?…

  • How to make your super bike even lighter

    How to make your super bike even lighter

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    Imagine being able to make your bike lighter and faster.  Simply separate your bike into three parts, or more, and see the kilos fade away!  Disclaimer: however riding a bike in this state, or its individual pieces, is not good for your health, nor is it recommended.  Faster?  In this case, a privilege to ride…

  • Strava Tackle

    Strava Tackle

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    It all began so well, Big Chase (BC) leading out with me on his wheel.  First lap done and we’re going strong.  The Friday sun on our backs and the winds all but gone.  Hello weekend. Second lap to come and we organise ourselves ready for the next jump.  Shooting up the straight, we exchange…

  • Moonstruck London

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    It’s a sunny afternoon and Smithfield’s market is packed, and not because it’s market day either.  The crowds are out in eager anticipation of a racing spectacular imbedded in the heart of the capital, The IG London Nocturne. …enthralling entertainment. Smart organising means that on a Saturday night even non-enthusiasts can’t help but take a…

  • King Bees

    King Bees

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    Captain and DC battle it out for points to the summit, but the outcome is not always as sweet.  

  • Condor Bivio-X

    Condor Bivio-X

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    Sparkler The Roubaix Challenge is less than a month a way and a lone Baroudeur has been invited to give it a go.  Surely the Captain will be packing the quintessential arm/knee warmers combo, a wooly hat and some beefy tyres for the cobbles, but what to ride?  Answer: The Condor Bivio-X. Get ‘ard as…

  • On Tour – Chalet Tourmalet

    On Tour – Chalet Tourmalet

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    From the outset this was already going to become a herculean effort; what with several people descending onto one obscure location, followed by a quick getaway to Dover and onwards by road to the Pyrenees. This was going to be tight. …she finds hilarious as we’re travelling in such a way. Fortunately, I had been…

  • Rhythm

    Rhythm

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    The proposal is simple:  just NuStu and me out on our fixed steel steeds.  No gears, no fears. Unsurprisingly its a grey day which doesn’t matter in the slightest as the calm and unassuming magnificence of the Surrey Hills coupled by conversations of life, kids and kit are set to keep us friendly company over…