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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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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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Mucus, Keratin, And Other Biological Barriers That Are Essential For Cycling, And FitOldDog’s Shopping Cart Metaphor For Life

The body possesses many barriers and dynamic systems that maintain conditions on either side as they should be, permitting you to ride your bike with the help of keratin, mucus and other biological magic. 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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FitOldDog Talks About Why We May Have To Dig Deep To Find The Underlying Nature Of Our Motivations

Motivation is one of the most important things in our lives, but we rarely explore the underlying motives of our behavior, a process which might dramatically change your activities and thus your life, for the better. Continue reading →

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Enjoying The Aloneness Of Ironman Training With My Girly Triple

Endurance cycling whilst alone can be a great experience where you get to see the beauty of nature, local politics, ways of life, and the appropriateness of your equipment. Continue reading →

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