Monthly Archives: August 2009

Fixie display team

My fixed wheel bike is on the road at last! I would recommend one to anyone who’s after a very nice and simple ride. However i’ve not tried to do this on it yet! – Dave

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Puncture protection

How best to stop all those punctures? Keep your tyres pumped up to the pressure recommended on the side of the tyre itself. This can often be a lot higher than you expect, and also can be a lot higher … Continue reading

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Racing debut

This photo is of one of our customers riding his first time-trial. Peter Crowsley took part in the Kentish Wheelers Novice 25 miles, on 25th March 1951. At that time it was compulsory for all race competitors to dress in … Continue reading

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Bicycle-shaped object

This summer, the supermarket Asda have been selling Britain’s cheapest bike at a stunning price of £70. Bargain!… you might think. But then again, is it wise to buy from a retailer who on their TV adverts can’t even get … Continue reading

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Back up to speed

On Sunday afternoon, the Guv’nor and I were back on the road after a three-week hiatus. It was, as you can imagine, an emotional reunion. I must confess I was the guilty party in our brief separation, having run off … Continue reading

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Its Your Ride

If you ignore the obvious promotional shots, this actually makes for quite a good short to watch. It’s Your Ride from Cinecycle on Vimeo.

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Travels on Two Wheels

Have you been anywhere exotic with your bike? Cycled from here to Paris? Made your way over the Pyrénées? Wherever you’ve headed tell us about it at blog@futurecycles.co.uk. Remember to attach an image or two, and you may encourage others … Continue reading

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Setting off into the NZ Alps

I set off on my first trip on a sunny Sunday from Christchurch and headed east along the Canterbury Plains, towards the Alps – into a huge headwind – so demoralising. As I approached my stop for the night I … Continue reading

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On Tarmac

Road racing is my favourite of all the cycling disciplines. Usually I race the early season races at the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit but this year it seemed to take a while to get my road form together.  To be honest, … Continue reading

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Cyclocross and Track

I end my first cyclocross season on a good note, having won the Girl’s U16 London Cyclocross League and finishing 3rd in the U14 National Championships up in Bradford. Cyclocross is an excellent way of keeping your fitness up in … Continue reading

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