Cycling innovation has long been a paradox , where the basic machine still has 2 wheels , brakes , handlebars and a saddle but each year some new piece of kit comes along that takes the simple bicycle further into the 21st century . We now can have electronic fly by wire gears . Carbon…
Assos Airblock 851 jackets €125 , all sizes in red or blue while stocks last . Our normal price €249 , Chainreaction price €280 ! We don't have sales very often , but when we do they are for real . For the next 10 days we are knocking 50% off all of our Assos…
There are a number of reasons why Clonmel is recognised at home and abroad . It used to be the biggest inland town in Ireland . The Tenor Frank Patterson came from Clonmel . Years ago when I was on holidays in Butlins a few lads from Finglas that I met in the video arcade…
If you ever wanted to own a bike that belonged to a legend , now is your chance . Sean Kelly is making some room in his bike shed and has a few of his training bikes for sale . All bikes have a 54/55 cm top tube . Principia Ellipse full carbon bike with…
Here is a quick way to wash your bike after every spin . Everyone will have their own method but I have managed to do this in under 5 minutes and leave my bike looking like new . The amount of salt and grit on the roads at present makes this essential . Regular washing…
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When a young person looks at their sporting heros in action there are two thoughts very often going through their minds . One - They want to be the hero . They want to feel the experience of crowds cheering them on , all shouting their name . All willing them on to succeed .…
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Inspirational ; [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb2miXY5Y9s] Annoyed ; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHLwdaFjDYc Relaxed ; [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uJLOWB1Ff4] At Home ; [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KThryA4l0hU] American publics view ; [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmu1CZEN6Yk] Barry www.worldwidecycles.com
Today the professional season kicked off with the first stage of the Santos Tour Down Under in Australia . After a couple of months suffering withdrawal symptoms cycling fans can now look forward to another great year of cycling coverage . Almost every professional race is televised nowadays , and with so many options it…
It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day . There is also the saying to eat ' Breakfast like a King , Dinner like a Nobleman and Tea like a Pauper ' . What you eat for breakfast really does set you up for the day so it is worth putting some effort into making the time to eat a good healthy meal . So , what should that be ?
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Fran McNulty from RTE recently paid us a visit . Here are the results ; RTÉ.ie Extra Video - RTÉ News Player. Barry www.worldwidecycles.com
A friend of worldwidecycles , Paul McCarthy recently decided that he would like to build a set of wheels for his day to day commuter bike from scratch . Having never attempted to do so in the past he set about finding out how to do it correctly and keep it within budget . Here's…
Once the ball was rolling it took less than four weeks to fit out the new shop and completely relocate our business . We had a huge amount of help from friends and family and there were some pretty long days put in . A 5am start to a 10pm finish was not unusual . Now that we are getting settled in , it's great to see the reaction of customers who have all been very positive about our new store .
Alberto Bolero Contadero was always a little bit different from the rest of his school friends . Whilst the rest of his schoolmates in the Spanish hillside village were content to wear subtle pastel olive coloured workshirts to school , young Alberto had a penchant for bright colours especially yellow and pink thus earning himself…
I got my first orthotic at the age of seven and have gone through many different variations since . Prices that I have paid have ranged from €40 to €300 per pair . There are many different practitioners but yesterday I visited the best of them all . Over 20 years ago Jempi Wilssens made…
This year there has been a huge surge in the amount of interest in cycling and the number of cyclists on Irish roads . There are three contributing factors which have helped to spur this on ; 1 - The Government Cycle to Work initiative - When an average PAYE worker is given the chance…
Every now and then someone will ask ' can you recommend any good books on cycling ' . Well , here are a few of my favourites but please feel free to add a few of your own to the list too ; Le Metier - The seasons of a professional cyclist Michael Barrys fantastic…
What happens to a professional bike rider after he retires? The guys at the top are usually financially secure enough to pick and choose what they do next. Some become directeur sportifs, others get into tv commentary or punditry. Some will buy a small business or farm to run just to keep themselves occupied. But…