What is Paris-Brest-Paris? Paris-Brest-Paris is a 1,200km self-supported cycle that was first run in 1891, it is by most descriptions the oldest cycling event still in existence today. One of the early organisers, Henri Desgrange would go on to found the Tour de France Every four years, in August, more Read more…
This is a follow-up to my first post on buying a bike, the first 50,000km. It took over eight years to get to the first 50,000km but only 3.5 years to hit 100,000km. The type of cycling I now do has also changed, back when I published the first blog Read more…
Fresh from completing The Western Challenge 525km a few days ago, I decided to put down a few notes on my preparation and how the event went. The Western Challenge is categorized as an ultra event as it has routes of 200km or more available. While similar to audax-type events, Read more…
My First MTB Audax An Audax is a form of long-distance cycling. Participants strive to complete routes within specified time limits. Along the route each rider will have a card (known as a brevet card) stamped at a series of checkpoints demonstrating that each checkpoint has been reached in good Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why Cycle Abroad? Many cyclists travel abroad to take on a new challenge, often the lure of famous climbs in the Alps or Pyrenees. For others, it may be to attend a pre-season training camp in warm climates such as Spain. Whatever the reason, cycling abroad gives you the Read more…
Mizen to Malin cycle challenge. A presentation guide In June 2018 I was part of a group of 13 cyclists that completed the Mizen to Malin cycle in less than 24 hours. The presentation at the link below is useful for planning for a sub 24-hour challenge or if you Read more…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Buying a Secondhand Bicycle If you are in the market for a decent bicycle, the secondhand marketplaces can be full of great deals. The most common reason why people sell their bikes is usually that they are upgrading to a better model or sometimes a different size. The problem Read more…
Malin to Mizen Cycle Training Schedule On June 03rd this year I completed the Mizen to Malin cycle in 23 hours 23 minutes. One of the most common questions I have received since then is what training schedule I used to prepare for the event. Main elements of my prep Read more…
This is not a story about a bike professional. It’s about the highs and lows of my cycling pastime, someone who bought a bike in their late thirties and continues to cycle into their forties. However, don’t mind the age thing as I discovered. Many of the strongest cyclists I Read more…
Why Mizen to Malin? Mizen Head is the most Southerly point in Ireland and Malin Head is the most northerly. As the crow flies, the two points are 466 km (290 mi) apart but you end up covering around 600km sticking to the road network. Many cycling clubs use Mizen to Read more…