Over the last few weeks, I’ve really been suffering from season-induced lethargy. Okay, maybe that does sound like a fancy phrase for plain old laziness but I swear the negative correlation between the number of leaves falling from the trees and my energy levels is almost perfect. I’ve managed one weekend bike ride and I did lift some heavy weights … Read More
Pedal power!
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Black and blues
I’m not a natural cyclist – at least that’s one thing I grasped pretty early on in my lessons. My body is as aerodynamic as a cow in soup, my legs flail of their own accord and my centre of gravity is as off kilter as my outlook. In short, it’s like teaching an octopus kung fu. My suspicions were … Read More
Saddles, shame and stabilisers
I decided to take on cycling as my first sport for a variety of more-or-less valid reasons. It’s a skill I probably should have acquired by this stage in my life (from here in known as the Shame Factor). As a solo activity, I’m only letting myself down if I don’t master it. I still have nightmares about the look … Read More