Monthly Archives: September 2009
More Cyclist Rants In The Media…
By now I’m sure everyone has seen this video clip of the Good News Week. I don’t watch the show but it looks like various comedians have a round table comedy skit where they all go off on a rant … Continue reading
What You Missed This Morning – North Road Ride
Crit season starts this weekend and all “specialists” are coming out in droves. There must have been 100 riders out this morning on the famous “North Road Ride” here in Melbourne. For the uninitiated, the North Road Ride (or “Hour … Continue reading
Is Mountain Biking Good For Road Riding?
Photo by TommyP – Mountain biking extraordinaire and Polish hardman. I can hardly hold his wheel! I’ve been going absolutely nuts on the singletrack lately and am loving every minute of it. Mountain biking was the original genre of cycling … Continue reading
Go Cadel!
photo from cyclingnews by Roberto Bettini I’m not a huge Cadel fan but man did he ever keep me on the edge of my seat from 1:20-1:30 am this morning! I could even hear whoop, hollers and cheers in my … Continue reading
Reader’s Survey
I just wanted to say thanks to the hundreds of people who filled out the Cycling Tips reader’s survey this past week. I’ve had an overwhelming amount of valuable feedback that helps me learn the breakdown of who is reading … Continue reading
Work Life – Cycling Balance
I had a very refreshing conversation with a potential employer a short while ago. Not long into the interview it was reveled that he’s a gung-ho triathlete. We spent the next hour yammering on excitedly about out sporting passions and … Continue reading
Getting The Most Out Of Your Speedometer
A reader sent me a very good question a few weeks back that I’ve been looking forward to posting. Luckily I tracked down an old pro very knowledgeable and experienced in this area to answer this question. I’ve spoken about … Continue reading
What To Do If Involved In A Cycling Accident
Fortunately I’ve only been hit by a car once and miraculously came out with minor injuries. I’m sure many of you have experienced the same and I know a few of you haven’t come away so lucky. It’s the most … Continue reading
Cycling Tips Reader’s Survey
The blog is taking a turn from what I want it to be to what you want it to be. I can keep offering my experiences and knowledge to help you learn more about cycling and bike racing, however, I … Continue reading
Check Your Skewers!
I’ve seen in dozens of times and have been through it myself. Your bike is making a mysterious creaking noises and it’s hard to pinpoint where it’s coming from. You dismantle half your bike and swap a bunch of parts … Continue reading
