Category Archives: 2006

Talking tactics #1: gels or drinks

I’ve just spent a few minutes mulling over how many SiS GO gels I could attach to my top tube. An odd thing to find myself doing but one I think every Etaper needs to think about. The food/fuel/drink debate … Continue reading

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Still worried about the miles

I wanted to go out for a ride today. I didn’t and now I feel guilty. I gave myself the option of going to the gym where I could have watched football from the cycling machine, thus combining two things … Continue reading

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Wishing I was skinny

Listening to the Boo Radleys this evening and recovering from today’s ride. Was out for about four hours although I ended up spending some time in a cycle shop, De Ver Cycles in Streatham, where I put down the deposit … Continue reading

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