Cycling. It’s what we do, what we love, but is it who we are? If you kicked a football around the park every Saturday, you probably wouldn’t say you’re a footballer. Or perhaps you would? I don’t know. But as a cyclist (yes, I identify as one) it’s different. I was reading a post by…
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The UCI drop the “ban hammer” again, this time on blood glucose monitors
The UCI are on a roll. This year they’ve banned the supertuck, the use of the “puppy paws” phantom aero bar position, then the throwing of bottles in races, then tiny little aero shaped axle covers on time trial front wheels, and now… …they’ve banned the use of blood glucose monitors in racing. So what…
The rain and the ride
This morning I woke up and it was raining. Not such a rare occurrence this year in Tasmania, but I’d checked the forecast and it predicted a low chance of rain, otherwise warm and dry. The night before I’d laid out my US POSTAL summer kit, prepped the Trek 5200 and set breakfast. Waking to…
Five cycling pet hates
Sometimes it’s best not to take anything I say too seriously. This is one of those times. Here’s a little tongue in cheek list of five things that annoy me when I’m out cycling. Some may seem reasonable, others are totally irrational, all get on my nerves to some extent. But remember, this is just…
Two Wheels with TC 