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John Hughes has some interesting articles on his site. Recently he discussed physical ailments that can lead to a DNF (Did Not Finish). Of course most of these relate to riding upright bikes. Since I started riding recumbents in 2002 I have only ever experienced the last two conditions. Cramping has rarely bothered me, especially since…
What to Wear in Various Weather
Do you have trouble deciding what to wear when the weather is uncertain? The pain of late autumn/fall cycling comes from not knowing what to wear on any given ride in the fluctuating colder weather. John Yoder found that David Ertl’s guidelines for what you might wear across a range of temperatures was a great…
Lindsay Green’s P-B-P Comments
Advice on preparing for PBP from the doyen of Queensland Audax Club (Australia). No doubt there will be plenty of pre-ride tips available, and they are all worthwhile taking on-board. At the risk of going into infom1ation overload, I offer these comments/tips for prospective entrants, in the hope that they will be of some help. Obviously preparation…
Rise of the ultra-cyclists: a new breed of riders go the distance
Ultra-distance cycling has surged in popularity. Just as runners who have tackled a few regular marathons might think “what now?” and have a go at an ultramarathon, increasing numbers of cyclists are looking for something more than a 100-mile sportive. Read the full article
International Randonneur Awards
ACP Brevet Medals Finish an ACP-sanctioned brevet of: 200, 300, 400, 600 or 1000km. Application period: year round. May sell out in PBP years. ACP Super Randonneur Complete one of each of these ACP-sanctioned brevets: 200 300 400 600km during a single season. Application period: year-round. In a PBP year, the newly redesigned Super Randonneur…
Mechanic’s advice for Audax rides
Whilst this was posted for LEL entrants, it is equally applicable to all longer audax events. Mechanic’s advice for the next LEL