Category Archives: bike

Goal Setting For Each Workout And Thoughts About PowerCrank Training For Running And Cycling

  Hi and thanks for coming by! Sometimes I forget to listen to my own advice - do you ever do that? I was recently climbing on my trainer bike, to do a pre-run PowerCrank workout, when it occurred to … Continue reading →

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In The Winter Or At Altitude On The Bike Dress For The Descent

  Hi folks, I was in the pool today, when a fit-looking guy, who kindly reminded me that his name is Steve (I seem to have trouble remembering names, with apologies to Steve), mentioned that he enjoyed reading my blog. … Continue reading →

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New Technologies Can Be A Pain In The Butt If You Rely On Them Too Heavily

  Put it on the seat, turn around, and whoosh it’s gone. Technology gone crazy, not to mention those bloody automatic taps that only work half the time. Too complicated for their own good. Hi folks, You can be seduced … Continue reading →

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There Is Beauty All Around You So Open Your Eyes And Enjoy It But Watch Out For Cyclists Please

  Hi folks, I recently finished the first book of ‘The Game of Thrones,’ where the most interesting part for me was the process whereby a Sword Master was selected by one of the kings in the story - Syrio … Continue reading →

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Try Speedplay Pedals To Eliminate Knee Pain On The Bike

  Hi folks, I was out riding with Sue the other day, when she mentioned that she continues to have knee pain whilst riding the bike. This reminded me of the time, several years ago, when I moved over to … Continue reading →

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As You Get Older Your Body Becomes Weaker But Your Life Is Richer

  “The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in … Continue reading →

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The Sock Is Back So It’s Time For FitOldDog To Break In His New Bike Shoes

FitOldDog’s advice is to take the slightest of symptoms seriously until you can work out what is going on, reach a correct diagnosis, and fix the problem. Continue reading →

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