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O2 Creation hot offer: 20% off everything

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13th Jun 2012

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O2 Creation hot offer: 20% off everything

If you’re in need of some cycling, running or triathlon clothing, please look no further. O2 Creation UK are offering an exclusive discount to anyone who reads this blog. Just enter...

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12th Jun 2012

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RAAM 2012…moments away

This year’s RAAM is moments from getting underway. And what a fabulous field there is this year, with a huge solo men’s category all in place to set off tomorrow,...

Bike Bath Festival June 22nd-24th

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12th Jun 2012

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Bike Bath Festival June 22nd-24th

June 22nd-24th will see Bath hosting its first cycling festival as the BikeBath weekend finally gets underway. The Friday evening kicks the weekend off with talks from myself, where I’ll be...

Round the World Record:

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10th Jun 2012

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Round the World Record:

The record for cycling around the world has come under relatively steady pressure from (mainly British) riders over the course of the past couple of years, and the time has...

The idea shares…

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29th Feb 2012

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The idea shares…

So last night I was lucky enough to hear about a couple of cosy talks in a wooden hut afloat the Thames near Tower Bridge. Sounded intriguing, unusual and right...

The Spoke ‘N Word

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06th Feb 2012

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The Spoke ‘N Word

Want to hear some inspirational cycling stories about some incredible people? James Golding and Bryan Steel are talking at the Frontline Club, February 29th. Use this link for more details: http://www.cyclevoxspokenword.com/

Bespoked Bristol: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show

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01st Feb 2012

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Bespoked Bristol: The UK Handmade Bicycle Show

This year I have managed to get myself a weekend (23rd -25th March) at the ‘Bespoked Bristol’ show where I will be stood alongside Alistair Cope and James Bowthorpe to...

Which bit is that?

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01st Feb 2012

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Which bit is that?

I’m in the process of selecting my 2012 Time Trial bike ahead of the UMCA 24-Hour World Championships and amongst all the discussions with bike shops, dealers, mechanics and countless...

“There and Back” the book….

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09th Dec 2011

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“There and Back” the book….

I am delighted to announce that “There and Back: Breaking the LEJOGLE record” is now on sale! Grab your copy in time for Christmas. Buy it here at rockettrides.

Incredible Power

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17th Oct 2011

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Incredible Power

Somebody recently said to me: I don’t understand how track cyclists can move so quickly. Here’s a little insight into the power going into those pedals…

Talking at Google tomorrow

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11th Jul 2011

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Talking at Google tomorrow

I am drawing together the last parts of my presentation ahead of tomorrow’s talk at Google, in London. I’m excited to see the inside of the world’s most innovative company… 

Mayhem in Le Tour

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11th Jul 2011

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Mayhem in Le Tour

I can’t quite believe what I’m watching in the tour. In such a big cycling race, can we not expect the riders to be safe from the perils of motoring...

Original Source Mountain Mayhem 2011

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23rd Jun 2011

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Original Source Mountain Mayhem 2011

This weekend I learned the difference between 24 hour mountain biking and road biking the hard way. Falling head first over the bars, butt first off the back of the...

Disney Tour 2011

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14th Jun 2011

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Disney Tour 2011

I am still basking in the 30° Italian sunshine following the Disney Tour to celebrate the release of the new Cars2 Movie. And what a tour it was. Mountain climb...

G Obree

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14th Jun 2011

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G Obree

The end of yet another day was fast approaching when I switched the channels on the TV and caught a glimpse of a man and a bike. Intrigued by the...

Amstel Gold 2011

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14th Jun 2011

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Amstel Gold 2011

Apologies for the delay in getting the report from this event. It was mid-April when I traveled to Maastricht in the Netherlands for the 2011 Amstel Gold bike race with the Blazing...

Alternative Pedal Power

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22nd Mar 2011

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Alternative Pedal Power

There are two fantastic projects taking place at the University of Bath that I just had to share. They both use pedals, they both use wonderful imagination, and they are both...

The delights of rural riding

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22nd Mar 2011

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The delights of rural riding

A while has passed since I last noted anything, but let me assure you I’ve not been slacking. Well not too much, anyway. With the wonderful weather that has been...

Amstel Training Ride

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15th Mar 2011

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Amstel Training Ride

Saturday morning was the final group ride for the Blazing Saddles RCC team who are soon to be taking on the Amstel Gold challenge in Maastricht. A surprisingly mild 6am...

Today I crashed

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09th Mar 2011

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Today I crashed

Today’s cycle was not quite the ride that I’d anticipated when I set out on my trusty old bike. The weather seemed ok and I felt ok; the world seemed generally ok. I met...