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How far can you climb under lockdown? The one hour, one km Shoddy challenge
I’ll give you the good news from here in French France. I’ve found a store that sells my favourite digestive biscuits from back home. Now for the bad news. I can’t get to the damn shop as we’ve been plunged into lockdown again. And it’s not just digestive problems that this four-week stay at home …
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Are all bikes gravel bikes? Testing a theory in the Pyrenees
Marketing drivel, we all love it. Brands like to pitch their products as the ultimate in a set category. Be it the fastest, comfiest, the stiffest – you get the idea I’m sure. We’re sold products to do a specific job. They’re put in little boxes, in categories, and marketed as ideal for their intended …
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Shoddy’s retro ride: 40-year-old Alan Corsa versus the French Pyrenees
I guarantee that at some point on a club ride you’ll have heard this phrase thrown about: “Back in my day, it was way harder than you have it now”. In many ways, they’ll have a point. Equipment, frames and components have improved in performance and ergonomics, clothing has become comfier and more technical. We …
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The coffee ride isn’t dead
There’s something about a coffee run. That something is that I truly love them. There are plenty of factors that go into a quality cafe run, but the main factor is that you need the right group of friends. I’m sure you know what I mean. My dad used to claim that the cafe run …
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I raced for 17 years, then stopped for 8. Zwift racing brought the fire back.
“Dave, I’ve got a great idea. How about you do a Zwift race? It’ll be great for this weeks video.” This was the text I got from Caley on Monday; you know that bloke who’s the editor-in-chief. The bright idea was backed up with two big old thumbs up from Phil, the video manager here …
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