Cycle Paths The road rules say you should use one if it is available. Note this does not mean you must use one. The web-based advice does not make this clear. So, for example, if you are commuting or road training on a bike, and find it easier to stay on the road, you are… Continue reading Road Rules for Cyclists and What You Need on a Bike
Category: Miscellaneous
Book Review – The Starbucks Experience
Currently I am reading the book “The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary” by Joseph Michelli. This is a very interesting book giving details of five principle followed by the Starbucks staff – starting from the CEO to the Partners (the Baristas). The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary… Continue reading Book Review – The Starbucks Experience
Biking in Cold Weather – Dress for Duress
Rule No. 1: It is always better to be a little overdressed and need to peel off layers as you warm up than to be cold without additional clothing to put on. The key to successfully dealing with the cold is to dress in layers and keep skin dry. The body loses heat quickly when… Continue reading Biking in Cold Weather – Dress for Duress
What should you wear while cycling?
Cycling Shorts Not everyone wants to wear lycra shorts but they do have their place in cycling.Cycling shorts are practical and functional as they have a chamois (paddled bit) in crotch which prevents saddle sores, chaffing and allows you to ride comfortably for longer periods of time. Cycling shorts should be tight fitting to ensure… Continue reading What should you wear while cycling?
Equipment for Cycling in the Cold
Few things in cycling are worse than trying to repair a flat tire in the cold. To avoid this miserable situation many cyclists use heavier tires, perhaps with a puncture-resistant Kevlar belt under the tread. The added width also provides better control in adverse road conditions. Some riders have a “beater” bike so their best… Continue reading Equipment for Cycling in the Cold