We'd not done a ride with a cafe stop for a while. I just prefer getting back home to a warm drink rather than stopping half way round, but it just felt like the type of day where a cafe stop was a good idea. No record timings were required either with Ryan racing the … Continue reading Cycling to Old Fire Station Cafe, Malpas
Speedo Tri Suit : First Look
When I was on the hunt for my first Triathlon suit, Simply Swim helped me find what I needed! I'll be letting my lovely readers know how I get on with it after using it for my Triathlon in April, but I wanted to write a few first thoughts down first. On the initial try … Continue reading Speedo Tri Suit : First Look
Getting To Know Drops Cycling
Back at the launch of women's cycling team, Drops Cycling, I find out why they formed in the first place. A team of women, from seasoned pros to up and coming juniors, Drops Cycling are heading into their second year of road racing 15 riders strong. With two men at the head of the team, … Continue reading Getting To Know Drops Cycling
Things You Learn from Cycling with Your Other Half: From Ryan’s Point of View
Cycling is on the rise, but that might mean cycling with your other half. If you or they are an experienced cyclist, it's always worth considering they might not be as quick as you!
Cycling on Cobbles and Country Lanes
Sometimes cycling along country lanes are the types of bike rides I like best. This weeks ride was thankfully less of a mission than last week. Not that I didn't enjoy our ride in the Welsh hills last week, I just wasn't sure if my legs could cope with hills two weeks on the bounce! … Continue reading Cycling on Cobbles and Country Lanes
Trying New Cycling Routes
Going outside when it's cold and with a possibility of rain is a good way to spend your Sunday right...? Sort of. With a longer ride planned I'd decided to pop into Alf's to get a cycling jacket that didn't act more as a windbreaker than anything else. So following a quick visit to Alf's, … Continue reading Trying New Cycling Routes
Round-Up of 2016
This years been a bit of a random one. The type that makes you think, how on earth did all of that happen? The year didn't start off great. I'd gone into it wanting to go full steam ahead with downhill racing, but if you've been following my blog that clearly didn't happen. Seriously...I went … Continue reading Round-Up of 2016
What A Cyclist Does In London
All of the swanky cycling stores seem to be in London. From Rapha to ASSOS, what can a cyclist get up to in London? When I initially think of London, cycling doesn't tend to be the first thing that comes to mind. More sky high buildings and jam packed roads. Businessmen in suits getting frustrated … Continue reading What A Cyclist Does In London
London at Christmas Part 2: Southbank
If a staycation in London this Christmas is what you're looking for, then make sure you wander down to South Bank Christmas Markets. This time around walking up the steps from the tube, we were walking into crowds of people with Big Ben dominating the landscape in the background. We were back in central London … Continue reading London at Christmas Part 2: Southbank
London at Christmas Part 1: Chelsea
Walking out of South Kensington Station we were confronted by a Lamborghini garage and a Bentley driving past....we were definitely in Chelsea. Uniform buildings three or four floors high with flower boxes on each window. Paved pathways passing the many gates providing access to the six-figure Chelsea houses. Steps up to their painted doors and Christmas wreaths … Continue reading London at Christmas Part 1: Chelsea
Lucy's Life and Bikes 