Monthly Archives: January 2006

Triple chainrings, a basic guide

The big one: for going down hills. The middle one: for going along the flat. The small one: for going up hills. That’s how I explained it to the lady who I stopped to help at the bottom of the … Continue reading

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An evening with Rapha

Spent a very pleasant few hours this evening at the HQ of Rapha (www.rapha.cc), manufacturer of some of the best designed kit around, in my opinion. I already own a few bits by them, a particular favourite of mine being … Continue reading

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Fear of failure

I’m having a bit of crisis today after my episode with what should count as a minor hill in the grand scheme of things. I’m worrying about not getting the miles in now and finding myself in the broom wagon … Continue reading

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