Category: cycling
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The Strava IPO and My Desire To Quit the App
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis morning I woke at 0530 and thought "I can’t be bothered to go for a ride so early." Within a few minutes I was up getting ready. I put on my Autumnal cyclist stuff and pumped the tyres to 80 bar. I then road to the meeting point. I arrived 15…
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Autumn Cycling
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe first bicycle ride, when it got cooler, felt unpleasant. My hands felt cold, the areas around zips felt cold, my legs felt cold, and then, over a few rides I got used to the temperature. When you cycle in the pre-dawn dark the temperature is cool. You can feel it biting…
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Autumn Cycling at Dawn and Dusk
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis afternoon I could ride to Geneva to go for a group ride that starts at 17:30. If I do so I need to keep in mind that by 19:00 the sun will be setting, and almost instantly the temperature will drop. That’s why evening rides have ended with most groups. Losing…
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Tired Heading Up to La Faucille
Reading Time: 2 minutesYesterday I felt strong cycling with the group, up from Nyon to Saint Cergue and on to the Col De La Givrine before heading towards La Cure. Part of the reason for feeling strong is that I have climbed the Jura multiple times this summer, so climbing up has become less strenuous.…
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On Strava Being Irrational
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt is irrational and absurd for Strava to sue one of its’ most important providers of data, Garmin. Every run, hike, climb and other sport that I have done for years comes from either Suunto, Garmin, Apple Watch or another brand. Garmin is huge in the cycling community. I see people with…
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A Continental GP 5000 Without Friction
Reading Time: 2 minutesYears ago I rode with a scooter tyre for nine thousand kilometres before it was replaced. It was only replaced because I went to a different garage. Scooter tyres are rated for about 3000 kilometres before they are meant to be replaced. I rode for four thousand kilometres with my GP5000 and…
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The Unattended Group Ride – Hypothetical
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor several days I was the only person signed up for a bike ride. Last night it went up to seven people, and then this morning it was down to three people, including me. I arrived half an hour to fifteen minutes early. During that time I had the opportunity to think…
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A Cycling Network Operating Centre or NOC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteToday I looked at the Sports Tracker app and I noticed that all of my activities started from home, whether cycling, hiking, or walking. That’s because I spent this month cycling and walking from home. I didn’t use the car, or trains to get around. I was thinking of this luxury…
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On Hot Climbs and Cold Valley
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen I left home this morning the sun had not risen yet so my legs, and other parts were cold. I could feel that more layers might have been welcome. That’s because cycling in Autumn is about moving from a hot apartment to a cold dawn air temperature, before meeting with a…
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Hitting the Wall After a Long and Steep Climb
Reading Time: 3 minutesYesterday I expected to be quite comfortable on a ride but I wasn’t. The climb was steep, with bits that were at 17 percent according to others. You pedal, and pedal. You feel the muscles in your legs fatigue. You think, "if only I could stop for a few minutes", but you…