Tag: cycling

21-Mar-2013 : First 60+ mile cycle of 2013!!

Just done my first 60+ mile cycle of the year!! When I set off, I was going to be happy with just 40 miles. But since I was racing a mate via twitter. I had to keep going.  Also I wanted to cover lots of new roads. Which I did! Look at the blue on the map below! I think I will do, most if not all of that route again at some point. When I do first 100+ cycle of the year. Think I will use, lots of it.

I will now leave you with the route map, elevation graph, route statistics and photos.

Route map:-

21-03-2013 bike ride

The dark blue section of the route, shows new roads I covered during the cycle.

Elevation graph:

21-03-2013 bike ride elevation graph

Route statistics:-

  • Distance: 61.06 miles.
  • Time: 4:53:47 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.5 mph.
  • Max Speed: 31.3 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 1,327 meters.
  • Min Elevation: 25 meters.
  • Max Elevation: 221 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Photos from the cycle:-

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Now faster to find my cycle routes

To make it faster to find my cycle routes. I have just been added new tags. So you can now search for cycles between the following distances.

I have only sorted out the cycles routes from January 2013. Since doing any more would take to long.

19-Mar-2013 : Second 50+ mile cycle of the year

Today I did, what is only my second 50+ mile cycle of the year. I did not even mean to. I was hoping just to cycle to Oakham via Stamford and Rutland Water and back. But since it turned out to be a very nice day. I ended up cycling out of Oakham along National Cycle Network Route 63 and covered miles and miles of road I never ever been on before. Most of the time I had not idea where I was at all. It ended up being a great cycle. I will sure head out that way again!

I will now leave you with the route map, elevation graph, route statistics and photos.

Route map:-

19-03-2013 bike ride

The dark blue section of the route, shows new roads I covered during the cycle.

Elevation graph:

19-03-2013 bike ride elevation graph

Route statistics:-

  • Distance: 51.21 miles.
  • Time: 4:06:55 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.4 mph.
  • Max Speed: 29.9 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 869 meters.
  • Min Elevation: 27 meters.
  • Max Elevation: 204 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

Photos from the cycle:-

Oakham Road / Exton RoadCold Overton Road / Oakham Road / The CarriagewayUnnamed Road (NCR 64)Unnamed Road (NCR 64)Rutland Water cycle route sign post

14-Mar-2013 : First real test of Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike

Today I give my new Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike it’s first real test. Mainly since I did the longest cycle it’s done so far since getting it. Also it’s the first time I have used it off road. I used it, while cycling along the Grantham Canal towpath. I also used the bike’s bike front suspension. I normal have it locked. Since I just find, all I do is bounce up and down. So it’s nice to have suspension, but can’t see me using it that often.

I will now leave you with the route map, elevation graph and route statistics.

Route map:-

14-03-2013 bike ride

Elevation graph:

14-03-2013 bike ride elevation graph

Route statistics:-

  • Distance: 46.26 miles.
  • Time: 3:34:44 (h:m:s).
  • Avg Speed: 12.9 mph.
  • Max Speed: 34.6 mph.
  • Elevation Gain: 702 meters.
  • Min Elevation: 43 meters.
  • Max Elevation: 156 meters.

Data from: Garmin Connect.

More PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit photos

Since the first lot of PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit photos went down so well. Here are some more!! 😀

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PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit

Want to buy one for yourself? Then check out www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/team-clothing/pbk-team-long-sleeve-skinsuit.html.

First photos wearing the PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit

Here are first ever photos of my wearing my new PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit that I got today! Hope you all like it!! 🙂

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Want to buy one for yourself? Then check out www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/team-clothing/pbk-team-long-sleeve-skinsuit.html.

Got my new bike (Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike – 2013)

I am so happy. Today I drove down to Rutland Cycling to get Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike bike. So far I am very pleased with it. So far only done a very short 5 mile cycle on it.  I was hoping to do a longer cycle. But it took me a good 30 minutes. Just to take the pedals off. So I could put my clipless pedals on it. But I am sure the bike and my bum, will soon get to know each other very well indeed!!

Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike - 2013
First ever photo of my new Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike. On the cycle carrier, getting taken home from Rutland Cycling.
Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike - 2013
Trek 8.3 DS Hybrid Bike, is safely at home.

Just ordered a PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit

PBK Team Long Sleeve SkinsuitI have just gone and ordered myself a PBK Team Long Sleeve Skinsuit from probikekit.com. It only cost me £84.14. Done from a full price of £99.00. Since I had a discount code I could use, that give me 15% off.

Also can’t remember when I last got myself a new sexy Lyca skinsuit, so it was about time I got a new one. Plus after not having a bike in over a week. I need something to help cheer me up!!

Of course, it also give you lot something to look forward to! Seeing hot photos of myself wearing it!! 🙂

One of the most influential cycling blogs (February 2013)

My website is back in the top 10 of The most influential cycling blogs. It may only be at 10, but I am still more than happy with that!! It’s up 3 places from January 2013.

Don’t believe me? Then check out labs.ebuzzing.co.uk/top-blogs/cycling.

Top blogs cycling February 2013

Please all comment on this photo : 05/03/2013

If you have been following this website for a while. You will know that once, in a while. I pick a photo and ask everyone to post comments about it! This time I have gone for the following image…

So please all click on it and post comments!! 🙂

Wetsuit cycling

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