From Roubaix to Rhodes
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by Barry
1M ago
Sean Kelly was famous for his ability to triumph over all types of adversity in the very worst conditions. The roughly hewn cobblestones of northern France, especially those in the vicinity of a small town called Roubaix were no match for the hard man from Carrick on Suir. Wind, rain, sleet and snow could not […] The post From Roubaix to Rhodes first appeared on ..read more
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Are you stretching enough?
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by Barry
2M ago
Cyclists always have the same excuse when it comes to stretching or any form of flexibility training, they don’t have the time. Well, like just about everything else in life that time limits are an excuse for, it is not really about not having enough time, it is more about not prioritising it. So, why […] The post Are you stretching enough? first appeared on ..read more
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Swinging from the bars
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by Barry
2M ago
Next Saturday or Sunday, when you are out on your group spin take note of how people around you are moving their bodies when out of the saddle on any climb. They will be split into two very distinct groups. Those that swing the bars and those that don’t. Anyone who spends more than 60 […] The post Swinging from the bars first appeared on ..read more
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Who are your 5 people?
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by Barry
3M ago
Carrick on Suir has a population of 5000 people. The population of the World is 7.9 Billion. The Tour de France has taken place 110 times. 40 individuals have won the Green Jersey in the Tour de France, as some have won it more than once. Statistically there is a 1 in 158 million chance […] The post Who are your 5 people? first appeared on ..read more
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You are what you read
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by Barry
3M ago
It is often said that you are what you eat. This is because the fuel that goes into our body has a direct impact on the way we feel and the energy output of our bodies. The same can be said about our minds. You are what you read. If you spend all day looking […] The post You are what you read first appeared on ..read more
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Free Speed
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by Barry
4M ago
Paul O’Donovan, the Olympic and World Champion rower once said that rowing is a very simple sport, A to B as fast as you can go, close the eyes and pull like a dog. Whilst this is a very simplified account of what it takes to succeed in rowing, the same sentiments ring true for […] The post Free Speed first appeared on ..read more
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3 Counties, 3 countries and 3 lessons
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by Barry
6M ago
It is a privilege to be able to enjoy the sights of our countryside and one that should not be taken for granted. The post 3 Counties, 3 countries and 3 lessons first appeared on ..read more
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The Greatest Show on Earth
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by Barry
7M ago
Their smiles were like umbrellas when it rained and their homemade posters were our tailwinds when facing the harshest headwind. The goodness of those children and their families seeped across into each and every cyclist and member of the support crew, and this created a truly unique atmosphere. One that I have never experience before. The post The Greatest Show on Earth first appeared on ..read more
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How to choose and use your gears
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by Barry
9M ago
Most road bikes nowadays have a multitude of gears, and whilst every bike rider knows that their bike has gears, many are not quite sure how to actually use them. There are a few different types of popular gear systems and in terms of ease of use they can be ranked as follows : SRAM […] The post How to choose and use your gears first appeared on ..read more
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Field of Dreams
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by Barry
9M ago
The beauty of cycling is that you get to watch epic battles of the elite, the best of the best as they fight it out on the mythical mountains, and then you get to ride up and down those very mountains as a normal everyday cyclist. Scenery so spectacular that it literally takes your breath away is best viewed from the saddle behind a set of handlebars. You can feel the pain of the savage gradients of the mountains throughout your body. You can taste the salty sweat that drips down along your face. You can hear the marmottes calling to each other along with the deep breathing of those other cycl ..read more
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