A cycling race where a group of people riding round a circuit in a set time plus 5 laps. The first person to cross the line after those 5 laps wins.... Ok, so I'm not selling that one very well. Hopefully I can do better if you read on. Welsh Crit Champs wasn't my first … Continue reading Welsh Criterium Champs 2017
Oswestry Hill Climb
Hill climb season for cycling comes at the end of road racing season around September. We ditch the long miles and concentrate on going up hill as fast as possible. Ryan seems to think I'm not too bad at going up hills, so a hill climb is what I ended up doing. One of those … Continue reading Oswestry Hill Climb
Performance Enhancing Pugs
"What on earth were we going to do with a Pug?"
Welsh Time Trial Champs 2017: Llyn Brenig
One of those frustrating race you just need to learn from...
Wild Swimming in Manley Mere
Wild swimming in the likes of lakes and meres has always been something I've wanted to do. After my failed attempt around this time last year, I've been working on my swimming ever since to try and conquer it. That and getting my body accustomed to being a bit cold! Towards the end of this … Continue reading Wild Swimming in Manley Mere
Mountain Bike Review: Juliana Strega
I was lucky enough to jump on a Juliana Strega mountain bike, so I talk about how I found it. It was certainly odd jumping onto the Strega. You know the familiarity you get from jumping onto your own bike - how it will respond and where to put your weight. Despite having never ridden … Continue reading Mountain Bike Review: Juliana Strega
Juliana Demo Day with Alf Jones Cycles
I took part in a mountain bike demo day ran by Alf Jones Cycles, so read on to see how it went. I’ve rarely heard of women-only demo days, but this is the approach Alf Jones Cycles have taken to allow their customers to try the vibrant Juliana range. With the new Strega on the … Continue reading Juliana Demo Day with Alf Jones Cycles
British National TT Championships, Isle of Man
I followed Ryan to the Isle of Man for the British National TT Championships, where he was competing. Sometimes the shorter the trip is, the more you remember. You still try to squeeze as much in, but you're still determined to go back. No sooner was I being thrown back into my seat at the … Continue reading British National TT Championships, Isle of Man
Where did all of the trees go?
Mountain biking in Llandegla Forest is a perfect way to spend a sunny weekend. So those bikes with spongy forks and knobbly tyres do still exist. Those things called mountain bikes! With my exams out the way I can finally have my life back. Saturday morning was the first time I'd got out of a car … Continue reading Where did all of the trees go?
Cyclist Friendly Cafe Stops
Sometimes cycling can be made that little easier when you're promised coffee and cake on the way around. Since being introduced to the world of road rides and cafe stops, I've slowly developed a list of fool-proof places to visit and refuel when out on a ride. With the weather supposedly on its way this … Continue reading Cyclist Friendly Cafe Stops
Lucy's Life and Bikes 