There’s a scene in the Matrix where Keanu Reeves’ character Neo is in a crowd of people pushing and shoving, when suddenly a beautiful woman in a red dress walks past, catching his eye.
The Cyclist in a Red Dress… by @DrewMabey
Guest Post: 2017 Sportives: my cycling year so far –by @eggynewydd
This year I set myself a challenge to ride as many cycling events as I could. When attempting to compare them, it’s a fairly subjective business once you’ve gone beyond the cold hard Strava stats. In the end I settled on the following criteria: 1 - Ambience Riding companions Scenery Friendliness of fellow riders and... Continue Reading →
Guest Post! From unloved fixie to pretty & practical porteur –by @bendihossan
Before we dive in, I’d like to set the scene to where I was a couple of years ago and how I came to fall in love with riding and roaming around Cardiff By Bike - see what I did there? 😉 A few years ago I was returning to riding after nearly a decade... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Helmet cam footage wanted for a BBC feature –by @stevecastle
Calling all helmet cam users! I have a request for you… When I am not out riding my bike, I work as a TV sound engineer. I was recently contacted by a producer at BBC Wales whom I have worked with on numerous occasions asking if I or any of the other guys I work... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Spanish Practices –by Chris Roberts
Some interesting things are happening with cycling in Valencia, Spain’s third largest city. Can we learn from them? Imagine a city where every week you come across a new stretch of cycle infrastructure - and not just red paint but quality segregated bike lanes - well that’s Valencia at the moment. Anillo Ciclista I moved... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Not another 100 Climbs – by @GarethEnticott
I have a confession. I don't like the series of 100 Greatest Climbs books, particularly the new Wales book. Its nothing personal, but it's a couple of things. Increasingly I don't like the fetishisation of the climb. It might work in the Alps where riding up the Galibier might take most of your day, but... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: We need to talk about Hailey Park –by @beicwrtaff
You might have missed it but Hailey Park has been in the news again. The Western Mail/Wales Online ran an inflammatory story that seems to have been based on a comment left on a Facebook page. The thrust of the story is that someone wants a speed limit for cyclists on the Taff Trail through Hailey Park.... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Nick's 5km Selfie –by Nick Russill (@nickruss)
Three things I enjoy very much are riding bikes, photography and exploring the landscapes I find myself in. Living in Wales and partly growing up in Pembrokeshire means I have an almost limitless menu of opportunities to choose from, whatever the weather. On this particular occasion, I was at my parents' house that overlooks Fishguard... Continue Reading →
Tales from the Velothon 2016: Steve Castle
The Velothon 2016 was a no-brainer for me this year, having ridden the inaugural event last year. I registered my interest for this year almost immediately after finishing in 2015 and booked my place from a hotel room in Johannesburg last November in a bid to make sure I got a spot. This year, like... Continue Reading →
Tales from the Velothon 2016: Tomos Jones
I didn't take part in last year's Velothon. Growing up as a skinny kid in a rugby mad school had put me off competitive sports, and cycling was something I did mostly for social and commuting reasons. I ride a heavy tourer rather than a fancy-pants road bike, and I'd only recently made the begrudging... Continue Reading →
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