Video: How to cycle safely in the dark
You’ve probably noticed over the past week or so that the nights have started to draw in and we’re losing light on those commutes home. Boo! On an overcast evening it’s pitch black by 8:30 pm, and it’s not long now until the clocks change and we’re plunged into darkness for another winter. This got [...]
Video: What does triathlete Tim Don do on his day off?
When triathlete, Tim Don isn’t training or racing in a triathlon what does he do to relax. Tim gives us an insight into a typical perfect day off which often involves trips to the beach chilling with mates.
Video: Tim Don dishes out great advice for triathlon beginners
Wise word of advice for those new to the wonderful world of triathlon from one of the best in triathlon, Tim Don. “join a triathlon… all of a sudden there’s like-minded people…” “…one of those sports where there are so many rewards…” Couldn’t agree with you more, Tim.
This week in tweets: 2009-08-23
Began a mission to sort garage out with hope of turning it into a bike workshop. One car load to tip and it's not even dented the chaos #fb # Just polished off a lovely roast dinner in the garden accompanied by a large glass of sangria, of course # Ride home: Gentle ride back [...]
Images: Building Track day at Herne Hill
Following on from my earlier post providing on-board video from a fixie riding the Herne Hill Velodrome, here’s a follow-up which presenting a gallery of images from the day. If you didn’t catch the on-board video, have a look at Video: Building’s track day at Herne Hill Velodrome
Video: Tim Don talking about his Olympic 2012 hopes
With three years to go and the countdown under way, triathlete Tim Don gets geed up about competing in front of a massive home crowd in Hyde Park’s Serpentine, London.
Video: Building’s track day at Herne Hill Velodrome
I was lucky enough to attend the Building’s Herne Hill track day on Wednesday 19 August. Although I was attending on official work business, I felt privileged to be doing so at the legendary Herne Hill Velodrome for this quite excellent event in the construction industry event calendar. In my capacity as on-board cameraman, supporting [...]
London Triathlon 2009 in summary
Over two weeks have passed since completing the 2009 Mazda London Triathlon and I’m still feeling chuffed with myself at finishing a whole 15 minutes quicker than last year, something I wasn’t expecting to achieve. I’m now convinced I can do significantly better next time round, so gunning for a 2:30 next time… My splits [...]
Video: Tim Don’s swim training tips for triathlon
Triathlete Tim Don explains why only training in a pool won’t quite cut it come race day. “Try get in a lake, it is different. In a swimming pool try swimming a length with your eyes closed and you’ll be bashing off the lane rope, because that’s what happens in triathlon…”
Video: Tim Don dishes out advice for the bike transition
Triathlete Tim Don reveals his top tips for competing in a triathlon, including using a cheeky splash of baby oil.
Video: Tim Don triathlon training tips
Tim Don emparting his wisdom via the armchair… Courtesy of the latest ads from Oakley
This week in tweets: 2009-08-16
Sunday off-road forest road: Sweet Epping Forest singletrack, dry and fast fun. 29.16 km, 2h 21m 22s, Ave 12.4 km/h, Ave 122 bpm, Cals 1,757 # Watching the London Triathlon 2009 on TV, channel 4. Bringing back the memories # Updated post with loads of larger pictures and a mini review of the Cannondale Bad [...]
Images: Cannondale Bad Boy 8 close-up and dirty
It’s been over a week now since I’ve had the pleasure of owning a Cannondale Bad Boy 8 in which time I’ve managed four in/out commutes to work, so 120 miles so far. I’d like to offer this brief short term review of the bike and follow it up with a longer term review, maybe [...]
Video: Performance by SpandX, a bit of Friday fun
I found this quite entertaining. “Performance” by SpandX (aka Robin Moore, USA). Enjoy…
London Triathlon 2009 – Part 3 the run
Now onto the third and final leg of the London Triathlon 2009 the swim feels like a distant memory. The run section has always been my nemesis to a certain extent. My physique hasn’t typically been suited to running and still isn’t, I can’t imagine it ever will be but it’s something I’ve been working [...]
