Monthly Archives: May 2010

  • Cancellaras’ Electric bike ???

    Whilst watching this years Paris Roubaix I wondered to myself why Fabian Cancellara had a bike change for no obvious apparent reason . He is the biggest powerhouse of the modern era but the following video poses a few questions ; [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nd13ARuvVE] Barry www.worldwidecycles.com

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  • Lance and Landis – The truth is out there !

    Lance Armstrong is the great American hero . He survived cancer to come back and win the Tour 7 times . He is a hero to millions of not just cycling fans but sports fans in general , and more importantly cancer victims . His Livestrong foundation appears to be doing more to fight cancer than any other organisation worldwide . I look down at my own wrist as I type and see a yellow band , a livestrong band . Is this because I am a Lance Armstrong supporter and fan , no , it's my link to someone lost to cancer . The yellow band is a symbol of hope for those with cancer and a reminder of the person who did not win their own personal battle for those who lost someone to the disease .

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  • Know when to stop pushing !

    Have you ever gone out for a spin on a bike just after a shower of rain in summer time . The air is clear and the grass and trees are greener , and there is a really clean fresh healthy smell in the air . Have you ever pedaled up a tough climb and…

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  • Di2 Day

    Today was like National Di2 day in the shop  . One customer who purchased the electronic Shimano groupset from us called in with his bike and invited me to take it for a spin . I didn't have to be asked twice and headed off out the road to try it out in the real…

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  • How Stephen won the Tour !

    Last Saturday 1300 cyclists turned up in the town of Middleton to take part in the second annual Stephen Roche Tour de Cure . Twenty three years ago Roche placed himself firmly in the History books of cycling . Here are a few examples of just how he managed to become the only man other…

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  • The end of the (Ryan) line

    I won't miss Gerry Ryan like I would a close friend or family member , but I will miss the potential gravy that he gave to every meat and two veg kind of day .

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