Category Archives: Riding

Manners Cost Nothing

Posted on June 3, 2013 by James Clay

Just been out for some interval work and for a change I avoided the quiet cycle path I normally use and went out on the mean streets of Cheltenham. That was a mistake. Firstly the pavements of this town are … Continue reading →

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Race Rewards

Posted on May 22, 2013 by James Clay

I had a great weekend of eventing with my first adventure race and a mountain bike race on trails new to me. I enjoyed well organised racing, good food and cakes, a free lucozade…but the event mementos were awful. There … Continue reading →

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Friends Are For Life…

Posted on May 20, 2013 by James Clay

…just maybe not for adventure races! American president Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” American president Abraham Lincoln would have made a … Continue reading →

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Two Things Tuesday – 16th April

Posted on April 16, 2013 by James Clay

1 – H.O.N.C. (Hell of the North Cotswolds) Sunday was a day on the mountain bike, riding what will probably be the least enjoyable event of the year. The HONC is an annual tradition amongst me and my friends. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Two Things Tuesday – 9th April

Posted on April 9, 2013 by James Clay

1 – Chedworth Roman Trail 10 Miler With so many races planned over the summer I can’t realistically expect to do a piece on each, and anyway unless there is any particular controversy or newsworthy incidents it would make dull … Continue reading →

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