When Colin Knight’s wife Bev died of cancer his bike buddy Mike Jones knew what would help him deal with his grief. Aged 73 and 60 respectively they started cycle touring
fitness
Using rollers: Expert advice
Riding indoors on rollers has many benefits, and isn’t as boring as you might think
fitness: Drink aware
“Call it quits and you’ll be barracked for being a party-pooping lightweight; carry on and there’s no telling where or when the evening will end — or what state you’ll be in come the morning.”
fitness: Don’t stop me now
Autumnal weather and shorter days don’t have to put a stop to your cycling. With a bit of planning you’ll have some great rides and storm into the new season fitter than ever.
fitness: Silver cyclists – it’s never too late
6th November 2010
Cycling is an ideal fitness activity for older people and you shouldn’t think the opportunity has passed by. Valerie and Ken both started late but are catching up fast.
fitness: Beat the bugs
1st November 2010
If it seems like everyone around you is sneezing and sniffling, why not take some steps to bolster your immune system and avoid catching their colds ?
Challenge your fitness, not your friendship
Don’t let differences in fitness or strength sour a riding relationship. Rebecca Charlton suggests a few quick tips to create cycling harmony on your Sunday ride
Hip, Hip Hooray!
10th October 2010
Meet 65-year-old Gill Moon who had a double hip surgery and has now cycled 425Km around India.
Crunch time: 100 or bust
8th October 2010
When we first met Gareth and Nicola Harries earlier this year, road cycling was a foreign discipline to them. They had used neither drop handlebars nor a water bottle on the go.
dig this: Dorset Cereals Simply Delicious Muesli
7th October 2010
We love the super-tasty, all-natural, fruit-nut-and-seed-laden stuff that comes out of the Dorset Cereals box.
dig this: Kiwi fruit
25th April 2010
Weight for weight, these hairy beauties contain more vitamin C than oranges and more fibre than apples. No wonder we love ‘em.
Hillingdon Circuit celebrates opening of stylish clubhouse
30th April 2010
It’s been a long wait – over a decade – but the long-suffering riders at the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in West London have finally got a clubhouse to be proud of.
