Adventure travel is within us all. We set our own limits and boundaries. Cast them off and anything becomes possible. We can release ourselves to follow and reach out for our dreams. Age or experience is no barrier. This guest post by Ken Roberts who left London on an amazing cycling tour around the world in his quest for adventure travel.Adventure travel is within us all. We set our own limits and boundaries. Cast them off... more
A list of 19 top cycling blogs that are creating interesting, thought provoking, unusual and often funny content. From road to environmental, and urban to Parisian glamour they all share a deep passion and love for bikes and all things cycling.A list of 19 top cycling blogs that are creating interesting, thought provoking,... more
Ultra endurance events don't need to be high budget. Some teams have enormous budgets and can afford mobile homes and the like. But the experience can be had for a fraction of the cost by roughing it in the back of a transit van. In 2007 Luke cycled the entire route of the tour de France. In this article (part 4) he rides the Tour de France prologue and watches the Grand Depart.Ultra endurance events don't need to be high budget. Some teams have enormous budgets... more
The most popular article on this site so far has been “this is the way to experience life – 100 goals in 100 weeks”. I have decided to follow Ian Ushers lead and write my list of 10 endurance events I want to complete before I die. So no more excuses, it’s time for me to take action!
And in the process to ask for your help. Can you help me reach any of these goals ? Do you have any of the same ambitions ? Would you like to do one of them together ? Do you have the skills or experience to guide, teach or advise me and help me to reach any of them? I’m keen, hungry and willing to learn.The most popular article on this site so far has been “this is the way to experience... more
Oli Broom started his unusual bike adventure tour “Cycling To The Ashes” on 10 October 2009, to cycle approximately 25,000km solo and unsupported from Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, to Brisbane Cricket Ground (”The Gabba”) in time to see England play Australia in the first Ashes Test Match of the 2010/11 series, in November 2010. This expedition listing is by Oli Broom and outlines his upcoming bike adventure tour.Oli Broom started his unusual bike adventure tour “Cycling To The Ashes” on 10... more
The Tour de France is one of the world’s great sporting events. A national institution in France and cause of great celebration around the world. Roughly 3500km long and over about 20 days it is a gruelling test of body and mind.
In 2007 I rode the entire route 1 day ahead of the professionals and thought I would put together an overview of my trip and provide some pointers for others tempted to tackle a stage or the whole route. This is part 1 of a series of articles documenting my story.The Tour de France is one of the world’s great sporting events. A national... more
Setting out on an adventure can be a daunting experience especially when we are travelling alone. We fear that we will be just that “alone”. This is rarely the case, more often it is the people we meet and the experiences we share that form the best and strongest memories of our journey.
I enjoyed this experience recently spending 5 months rock climbing in Fontainebleau, France and today’s guest post by Nathan Winters describes just such an experience of the power of connection with new people when he embarked on an amazing 4300 mile bike ride across America.Setting out on an adventure can be a daunting experience especially when we are... more
The psychology of completing ultra endurance events is one of staying in the moment. but looking deeper, why are we participating in the first place ? What drives us to push our bodies far beyond our preconditioned limits. Lance Armstrong has said “All endurance athletes are running away from something”. Is he right? This video uses images from ultra endurance cycling and considers “suffering” in the makeup of an endurance athlete.
I hope you enjoy this inspirational cycling video – Please take a moment to comment afterwards and give your thoughts on Phil’s view of endurance cycling psychology, what drives you to complete ultra distance events ?The psychology of completing ultra endurance events is one of staying in the moment.... more
The mountain cols of the Tour de France have been the scene of epic battles since the very start of the race in the early 20th Century. For amateur riders they provide a a chance to test yourself on a battlefield with no hiding places. Riding one or two in a day is a big challenge! This cyling video is about Phil Deeker who’s ambitions were just a little bit bigger. He rode 319 of them in 29 days clocking up a staggering 4580 km with 82,300 metres climbed.
I hope you enjoy this inspirational cycling video – Please take a moment to comment afterwards and give your thoughts on Phil’s incredible cycling challenge, are you tempted to ride some of the famous Tour de France mountain cols or maybe even cycle the whole Tour de France route ?The mountain cols of the Tour de France have been the scene of epic battles since the... more
Find out more about why the Bromptom bike will remain the best of British, made in the heart of London.Find out more about why the Bromptom bike will remain the best of British, made in the... more
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show on Tues, Thurs & Sats here at WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UK
In today's show :
Guess what I've found.
Deformation of character.
New Karaoke night - "Belushi's" in Borough High Street, London Bridge, London on Wednesday's.
Are you watching this as a piece of history ?
My longest relationship.
A new musical instrument ?
Large & green.
Ronny's car is damaged - again.
"The Vikings".
Bad cyclists.
When it's over - move on.
An expensive upgrade which could have been avoided.
What year is it for you ?
"Junk in your trunk" ?
How long will my programmes remain on the net ?
Twisted foot.
Will I be taken to court ?
TEXT the show : UK - 078... Int - +44... chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk www.chrisreardon.co.ukThursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show on... more
Doesn't matter where this happens, but it sickes me that these atricles are not properly covered widely by the press or... you have to search for them, if you hear it on the news. The local newspapers feel it more important to cover celebrity lawsuits than to cover what has happened to our roadways where more and more pedestrians and cyclists are getting killed. Hating to live in a place where the outdoors is a place to fear if you walk or petal, to get around!Doesn't matter where this happens, but it sickes me that these atricles are not... more
This 7-yr-old girl is now an orphan because a truck veered into the shoulder her parents were riding tandem and killed them both. The driver is out walking free and was never ticketed or charged.
This happened near my hometown of San Antonio and although it's breaking hearts amongst locals, I wanted this situation to be known on a larger scale because I know it's not just a San Antonio or Texas issue. Cyclists are being treated no better than deer even in cities with a bike-friendly attitude. If you are a Texan, please to go to biketexas.org and sign the BikeTexas Safe Passing petition. If you are not, please do all that you can within your own community to ensure the cyclists and pedestrians have rights out there on the road and have a better chance of getting home safely.This 7-yr-old girl is now an orphan because a truck veered into the shoulder her... more
This short film uses the words from Tim Crabbe's classic novel about road cycling. "The Rider". It is probably the greatest book ever written about cycle racing and gives a unique insight into the mindset of bike racers. This film is dark in character and focuses on one aspect of a winning bike racers psychology. Not necessarily nice or pleasent but without it, a bike racer will never reach their potential.This short film uses the words from Tim Crabbe's classic novel about road cycling.... more
Here's a genius piece of kit for use with a cycling app on iPhone. What it does is allow you to see, on a heads up display (HUD) a map of where you're riding.
One's iPhone is attached to one's helmet (any will do) and hey, presto - you're living in the 21st Century! ...watch out for the flying cars!Here's a genius piece of kit for use with a cycling app on iPhone. What it does is... more
In New York, a man high fives the people hailing for cabs. Most smile, one man in a suit gives chase.In New York, a man high fives the people hailing for cabs. Most smile, one man in a... more
It's tough to top the awesomeness of The Lonely Island's infamous music video of "I'm On A Boat", but 5 girls with mad rhymes who decided to spoof the spoof and release, "I'm On A Bike", comes really close!It's tough to top the awesomeness of The Lonely Island's infamous music video of "I'm... more
...but there has to be some kind of economic incentive; companies would have to incorporate it into their practice somehow. Let's say a company has 500 people, and every day 400 of them spend at least 30 minutes on the hypothetical power generating machines (machines which, when combined, generate even more electricity, the way a supercomputer brings together smaller components to do big tasks). that would create how much electricity? companies who give back substantial power to the grid would be rewarded with tax breaks. Individuals with both mental and physical skills would be favored over those with only physical or only mental attributes. Natural Selection restored. Health would be all encompassing and self-bolstering, from individual to company to grid......but there has to be some kind of economic incentive; companies would have to... more
Here is a bicycle design that takes the collapsing bike process to a whole other level.
With numerous pivots and joints the Compactable Urban Bicycle, created by Victor Aleman, consists of two different systems: The Wheel folding system and the Bike Structure system.
For more info and pics check out the link.Here is a bicycle design that takes the collapsing bike process to a whole other... more
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show on Tues, Thurs & Sats here at WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UK
In today's show :
Are there any other Reardon's watching or listening ?
Outside on top of a hill in the forest.
Levi's will last for years.
Quinlan knows how to save money.
I need a little stool to sit on.
Trying to stay in the sun.
The belly button.
No Roads.
Amercian health system Vs NHS.
Cycling in the forest.
I forgot to bring the story.
A tasteless commercial - "I'm going round Paul's for a poo".
Most nurses are fantastic.
Spreading their germs.
Am I being picky ?
Would you like to TEXT into the show ?
Stomach cramps.
Do you have or have heard a strange ring tone ?
No birds singing.
The telephone had started to ring.
