B.Y. Cycle

26 days until Mega week in Alpe D'huez. Do we know anybody who's getting ready to go?

As a veteran of 4 trips to the Mega, I'd be honoured to chat to anyone who is set to race this year, and very happy to share any tips I may still have.

I can't even hear someone mention this event without growing a ridiculous smile and my adrenaline spiking.

MEGAVALANCHE Alpe d’Huez | UCC Sport Event Alpe d’Huez from 27 June to 3 july 2022 REGISTRATION For those who would still ignore it, the Megavalanche Alpe d’Huez is one of the most famous and not-to-be missed ENDURO MASS-START race. Since 1995, each year, thousands of riders take the departure from the famous “Pic Blanc” ; in every w...

Whilst I love working on bikes, there's always some jobs you eagerly anticipate, and so today, the job I've been looking forward to all week has landed. The customer has taken the plunge and is replacing his chain rings with oval ones.

I'm a huge fan of oval rings, I've got them on all my bikes, and I'll talk your ear off at the drop of a hat about their many benefits.....I'm not saying I wore him down, let's prefer to say that my enthusiasm has spread?

Beautifully made chain rings and bolt covers supplied by AbsoluteBLACK https://www.facebook.com/absoluteblack.cc

This year marks the 10th anniversary of my JOGLE (John O'Groats to Lands End) adventure with some great friends and a good cause. We went self-supported, camping and towing a trailer full of our gear.

In the years since, I've helped prepare many other cyclists to make the same ride both in work to their bikes but also handy hints and tips.

Do you have any challenge rides planned for the new year? Let me know down below what you've signed up for....and whether you think you're ready for it.