Schwalbe Nobby Nic tyres
Ever since I started on mountain bikes, a scary thirty years ago, I have preferred a tyre with a square shoulder. In the early days...
Author: Mombee
Why not to buy from Amazon
As mentioned on my ‘Book’ posts, can I please encourage you all to avoid Amazon. I believe that the way that businesses like Amazon, Google...
Cycling Books – Top reads
Over the years my collection of cycle books has grown and I’ve gradually been drawn into the secret lives in innumerable passionate cyclists. So what...
Baselayer thoughts
Baselayers are one of those overlooked pieces of kit… why invest in something that doesn’t show, doesn’t keep the rain or wind off, further does...
Viva Wilier – where the name originated…
Italians have historically used the letter W as shorthand for ‘Viva’ and their road racers would be supported with banners that read “W Coppi” or...
The great sugar debate… All over the news right now, but what has traces of sugar? Beer, best bitter!!
Transport For Slough – Bikes spotted at last
I seem to remember seeing something last year about Slough getting a bike hire scheme, similar too don’s Boris bikes, and wondering how this would...
Routes on Strava
Strava is an app that sits on most smartphones (like an iPhone) and lets you track you route and how many miles you’ve covered. It...
Nike… Proper sports company or just another brand?
Over the years we all collect a variety of sports kit and, given that cycling involves such a broad need, I suspect that the majority...
When is it too cold to ride safely?
Our weather has finally decided to show its wintry side – the floods and wheel-sprayed of the last month or so, have finally been replaced...