Category Archives: bike

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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How Relaxed Is Too Relaxed And Should I Drop My Heels On The Bike?

FitOldDog’s advice is that you seek your optimal combination of relaxation and tension for your life and your cycling. Continue reading →

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Building A New Engine Using High Volume Aerobic Ironman Training Allows You To Enjoy The Ride And Rescue A Turtle Or Two

During long aerobic Ironman training rides FitOldDog enjoys encounters along the way, such as a swan and a turtle on this ride, causing him to feel good as he builds a new aerobic engine. Continue reading →

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