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
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 .
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…
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…
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…
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 .
Like many cycling fans the world over I spent a number of hours glued to the TV yesterday watching the final Ardennes classic of the year Liege Bastogne Liege . The highlight of the race for me was Philippe Gilbert's attack on the Cote de Saint Nicolas when he rocketed away from a glass-cranking Alejandro…
The other day a guy wandered into the shop for a browse around . As he looked at all the hybrids , mountain bikes and road bikes with both hands resting on top of his belly I was trying to find the right moment to ask if he needed any help . There's a science…
Mossie set out on life's journey with high hopes of emulating his father Dessie in the political arena . Dessie had been a local councillor or 'planning facilitator' as he called himself one night in the Hill bar after 7 half ones and a hot toddy . Alas this was not to be , no…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG3yUNG0qWE] Barry www.worldwidecycles.com
Markus from cyclefilm had a look at Cancellara's SRM computer after yesterday's race . Here's what it takes to win The Tour of Flanders ; Cancellara SRM data from #Flanders: Avg.Speed:40km/h - Avg.Cad:73 - Avg.HR:143 - Avg.Power:285W Max.Speed:80km/h - Max.Cad:147 - Max.HR:190 - Max.Power:1450W - Tot.Calories: 6459 At 1450 Watts Tornado Tom was blown away…
Cycling in Ireland has seen a huge surge in popularity over recent years . With the success of the Cycle to work scheme more and more people have decent bikes that enable them to enjoy going for a bike ride . Every road in Ireland now seems to have a cyclist on it at weekends…
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Most people suffer pretty regularly from the common cold as it's known . Everyone has their own definition of just what a 'cold' is . Some people take to the bed at the first sign of a sniffle whilst others just plough on whilst coughing up a lung satisfied in the knowledge that they still…
Cycling is being shown more on tv recently , especially with the arrival of Team Sky, but here are a few clips that you may have not seen before ; [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY-HOSgmhyA] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYnfWP9t0Kk] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqKPMmkbAak] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsDxOx7PUP0] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn29DvMITu4] Barry www.worldwidecycles.com
Sometimes , when you see a single cyclist pedaling along an isolated country road it may look like a lonely form of exercise . Sometimes it can be anything but that . Yesterday morning , I headed off for what I thought was going to be a nice handy 2 hour training spin . The…
There is a guy who regularly comes into the shop called Katz Malackie . Now Katz is not an Estonian sprinter but a van salesman from just outside Clonmel . He never raced , but always had an interest in cycling and often fixes up neighbours bikes , and bikes he 'pulls out of ditches'…
Last night I was reading my 5 year old daughter her bedtime story . It was an Enid Blyton story called 'Somebody saw' all about a boy who wasn't very good at sports but got a special award for being a considerate road user on a bike . The story was aimed at young kids…
For many years now the 'Carrick' group has set off at nine am from outside what was the old ESB office in Carrick . This group spin is an institution in Irish cycling with every level of rider from Sean Kelly down joining in . Before it would have been possible to fill every national…
The 2010 race looks like yet another epic . Philip Cassidy , 2 time winner looks like he might compete in what will be the 30th anniversary of his first Ras . Malcolm Elliott is another 48 year old who will surely be making an impression on the race if he turns up once again…
