For years, the UCI has imposed an arbitrary weight limit of 6.8kg on pro bikes. In the early (read: rim brake) days it was pretty common for professional bikes to sit right on this limit. There’s even rumours of certain teams having to ADD weight to their bikes so as not to fall foul. RELATED:…
Tag: road cycling
Gravel Riding: UK vs Australia
“Fancy going for a gravel ride?” UK: Muddy laneways, dodgy canal towpaths, soggy farmer’s fields, rocky hiking trails… Source: Juliet Elliot (YouTube) Source: David Noakes (YouTube) Australia (and USA): Champagne gravel roads for days… 🤘 😎
Officially Winter: End of May round-up
Right now I’m sitting in my office listening to the near gale force winds rip through the trees. I’m hoping it eases off enough for a safe ride later today. Apart from the frequent hectic winds, May has actually been a pretty good month here in Tasmania. Sure, the early morning and late evening rides require lights and long sleeves now, but that’s par for the course…
Once more into the darkness (more Lumens required)
Thursday afternoon and our bunch clipped in just as the sun was about to drop below the mountains. It was one of those stunning Tassie evenings. Relatively warm at 15 degrees C, clear skies, and only a gentle breeze. In arm and leg warmers, but short-fingered gloves, I’d been perfectly dressed for my warm-up ride….
The disc brake generation
Something occurred to me the other day. A thought. There’s probably a whole new generation of road cyclists that have never ridden anything apart from disc brakes. Disc brake equipped road bikes have been around long enough as the “mainstream” braking option that anyone starting their road cycling journey in the last couple of years…
The return of the Ballista!
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a fan of the aero road helmet. Or anything aero for that matter! According to all the testing, an aero road helmet gives a very cost effective watt saving at speed. I’ll take that, but I also love that it keeps my head a little warmer on those chilly…
Two Wheels with TC 