Monthly Archives: June 2009
Fyxomatosis V3.0
For all you Fyx freaks out there, have a look at Fyxomatosis‘ extreme makeover. Same great photography and ramblings and now easier to navigate for your viewing pleasure. Keep up the great work TC
Changing Tough Tyres
We’ve all put on tires before where it seemed like the would absolutely NEVER fit. It’s true that some tires are made slightly smaller than other and these can be a bitch to get on. Many people automatically get out …
What You Missed This Morning…
Somewhere between Kallista and Emerald I came round a bend to be confronted by this view. Aside from trying to match your 360W SE efforts this is the reason I jumped on my bike in the cold and dark morning. …
Drafting Aerodynamics
We all know that drafting is an important part of road cycling. As a cyclist moves forward he produces a turbulent wake of air behind him called vortices. The vortices create a low pressure area behind the rider and an …
What You Missed This Morning…
6am, Murwillumbah Valley sugar cane fields chain gang run and yes… that is mist. -Aaron, Gold Cost, Queensland {CT: I didn’t think Queenslanders rode if armwarmers were required…}
What You Missed This Morning…
Dragon, Smackie and Clinger rippin’ it up through “The Patch” in ‘Nongs. Cold but dry…can’t ask for much more than that at this time of year. Not a car in sight. Giddy Up! -Near Melbourne
That’s Gotta Hurt
As you might have noticed it’s been a slow week at CYCLING TIPS since I haven’t been out riding much. The quality of the content I produce seems to be directly proportional to the amount I ride. Therefore I figure …
Dramatic Cycling Crashes
Bike racing is full of crashes. Some are serious and don’t bring much good. However, there are some crashes that bring about some spectacular performances and add some incredible drama to the race. Let’s start with a few crashes from …
What You Missed This Morning…
Upper Kananaskis Lakes on Highwood Pass. You can’t beat this! – K-Country, Alberta, Canada
Mistakes When Pulling Turns
I was walking along the beach the other day and noticed a flock of ducks flying in a “V” pattern. I remembered an old joke that we used to tell each other when we were kids: Q. Why is one …
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