Some champions are born, some are made and some have far more circuitous routes. Northern Soul’s Andy Groves meets Jon Gildea and gets behind the story, the training and the ambition of the Sale-based aspiring Paralympian....
Read MoreI saw a thing of beauty recently. I was on my morning commute, riding down Talbot Road in Old Trafford, Manchester. I stood on the pedals and pushed hard. I had to check it out. As I got nearer I knew I was right. It was a...
Read MoreI was simply following Garry’s advice. I showed up, queued up, paid up and wandered in. So far, so good. I had a list too: two tyres, inner tube, 1980s handlebar grips,old style pedals and a bolt for a mudguard. Like I...
Read MoreYou’ll no doubt have noticed that it’s time for this year’s crop. It’s a crop that gets bigger each year too. No, this isn’t anything to do with our traditional harvest festivals or the burgeoning allotment scene. It’s the month...
Read MoreIt never ceases to amaze me just how many sub-cultures there are in cycling. Alongside all the razzmatazz of the pro riders at the performance end of the sport, the straining of the MAMIL (middle aged man in lycra) and the bling...
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