Monthly Archives: January 2011

I’m writing this latest blog from my sick bed – well my comfy armchair in front of the TV. Having a day or two off sick is frustrating but a good time to write a reflective blog. I have an … Continue reading →

It’s been a fairly even balance so far in 2011 and after two weeks on the track doing some big gear speed sessions with the team pursuit group it was time to head out to Mallorca and the mountains I … Continue reading →

This recipe was sent in by Nikola Butler You will need: A large loaf tin or 2 smaller ones Big mixing bowl Spatula Hand mixer Ingredients ½ cup Sunflower Oil ½ cup caster sugar 1/3 cup Demerara sugar 3 very … Continue reading →

January, the month of new horizons – literally for us, as we’ve moved house.   Not someone keen to become complacent, the challenge of squeezing a change of address in between Christmas and New Year seemed a reasonable task.  Thankfully, … Continue reading →

This season was all about learning. My first year as a cross racing cyclist and there was definitely was a lot to learn. Up until April I was an average club rower, too short to be a brilliant rower, but … Continue reading →

together we can make it happen The Big Life Ride is a unique 12 hour relay cycle ride with the aim of raising £1 million pounds for Cancer charities. A unique event where we have brought together Cancer Research UK … Continue reading →

This is the first of hopefully many more, guest blog pieces by Loretta Henderson.  Loretta is currently undertaking a solo round the World cycle tour. ~ Over the next 6 months, as I continue to pedal the world by bicycle, … Continue reading →

Sometimes I find it hard to understand that one week you can feel tired on the bike but actually come away with an ok result and then next feel good but don’t get that result you wanted. I call these … Continue reading →

Finally, some better weather!  Admittedly, the sun wasn’t out all the time and it was still freezing, but it had definitely warmed up.  I doubled up on everything again though – two pairs of overshoes, two pairs of thermal tights, … Continue reading →