Frame Building at The Bicycle Academy
When I decided that in November there were no balance bikes on the market that suited what I wanted for my nephew I decided I would build one. Where do you start when building something so simple yet...
View ArticleCycling Santa’s Little Shopping Guide 2013
Cycling Shorts unleashes Santa’s Little Helpers. Yes the panic is setting in, so much to get organised and so little time, the Cycling Shorts team have put our collective heads together to give you a...
View ArticleMartyn Ashton Road Bike Party 2
We knew when Martyn Ashton released his big hit Road Bike Party video there would be another to come. I’m sure you will all agree though we weren’t expecting this. May I also wish Martyn a speedy...
View ArticleMoving from recreational cyclist to racing cyclist – Planning Time To Train
Moving from recreational cyclist to racing cyclist. Planning time to train. So, you love riding your bike. You’re definitely getting better at it. You’ve joined a club, you’re enjoying club rides and...
View ArticleA Guide to Track Sprint Training
I’ve been listening to a lot of chatter on the internet lately about the do’s and don’t’s of Track Sprinting training and racing, so here is my advice as a coach. 1. Just because someone faster than...
View ArticleReview – Racing Weight Cookbook
Racing Weight Cookbook Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes by Matt Fitzgerald & Georgie Fear Matt Fitzgerald and Georgie Fear have come together to produce ‘The Racing Weight Cookbook for...
View ArticleWomen’s Cycling – Planning Ahead
Now that the Women’s National Road Series is over for another year, many people will be thinking about what team they want to be riding for next season, so given that the better teams tend to be sorted...
View ArticleA Life Beyond Racing
July 2014, the month the wheels stopped turning on my full time cycling career. A near 10 year trip was complete. 3 National medals, round after round of Tour Series, full winters spent at the...
View ArticleWinter Miles Summer Smiles!
“Tartiflette!” This was the response from @Jonhinio when I asked the Twittersphere what was important on a Winter/Spring Cycling Training Camp! Not surprisingly the other answers revolved around food,...
View Article#BeAGameChanger Awards – Nominate Now!
CyclingShorts.cc has championed women’s cycling at grass roots level and those involved in the sport who offer cyclists the opportunity to race and move to the next level for many years, whether that...
View ArticleRace Tactics – it’s more than just a lead out
The growth of women’s cycling over the last few years has since a big increase in numbers attending events. Whilst this is obviously a positive for our sport, it also means that there are more...
View ArticleWomen’s Cycling – Planning Ahead
Now that the Women’s National Road Series is over for another year, many people will be thinking about what team they want to be riding for next season, so given that the better teams tend to be sorted...
View ArticleA Life Beyond Racing
July 2014, the month the wheels stopped turning on my full time cycling career. A near 10 year trip was complete. 3 National medals, round after round of Tour Series, full winters spent at the...
View ArticleWinter Miles Summer Smiles!
“Tartiflette!” This was the response from @Jonhinio when I asked the Twittersphere what was important on a Winter/Spring Cycling Training Camp! Not surprisingly the other answers revolved around food,...
View Article#BeAGameChanger Awards – Nominate Now!
CyclingShorts.cc has championed women’s cycling at grass roots level and those involved in the sport who offer cyclists the opportunity to race and move to the next level for many years, whether that...
View ArticleRace Tactics – it’s more than just a lead out
The growth of women’s cycling over the last few years has since a big increase in numbers attending events. Whilst this is obviously a positive for our sport, it also means that there are more...
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