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Review of XOSS G Cycle Computer - Clive Goes Cycling
The XOSS G is a budget GPS cycle computer that has become a popular alternative to more expensive units from established brands. After a trusty Garmin Edge 200 finally gave up on lasting battery life, the XOSS G was chos
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A Cycling Trip to King's Lynn - Clive Goes Cycling
A group of friends recently spent a cycling weekend based in King's Lynn, Norfolk, covering roughly 150 miles across a Friday and Saturday. The stay was at a hotel in the centre of town, with a circular route planned for
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Cycling to work, commuting, Horsham, West Sussex
In late 2016, I moved my workplace from a home office to a coworking space in the centre of Horsham. Living about two miles from the new office, the decision to start cycling to work every day was an easy one. Here are m
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The coldest and wettest I've ever been on a bike - Clive Goes Cycling
A circular ride from Faringdon, between Oxford and Swindon, on a wet and cold October Saturday. The weather on the days either side was fine — sunny autumn sunshine on the Friday, glorious conditions on the Sunday — but
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Cycling Kent Coast, Sandwich, Margate, Ramsgate, Herne Bay, Whitstable
A weekend based in Sandwich offers one of the finest ways to see the Kent coast by bicycle. This route runs north along the sea wall through Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate and Herne Bay to Whitstable, then loops back inl
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What parkrun means to me - Clive Goes Cycling
Reaching 100 parkruns is a milestone worth marking. For one runner, the weekly 5km has reshaped Saturday mornings entirely — and for the better.
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Where to stay, B and B, cycling in Somerset, Porlock, Exmoor
Porlock makes an excellent base for a weekend of cycling on Exmoor. A group of six of us stayed in the village for two days of riding on Exmoor and the country south-east of Minehead, and finding somewhere that could tak
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A Cycling Trip to Bournemouth, Dorset, Purbeck Hills, Wimborne Minster
A group of friends in their fifties spent a weekend cycling around Bournemouth and the Dorset countryside. They are not club cyclists, preferring hybrid and commuting bikes to road bikes, which means they are not the fas
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Running is good for cycling fitness
For the past two years, running has become a bigger and bigger part of my routine, and it has done wonders for my cycling fitness. At least on shorter rides and on climbs. I feel noticeably fitter and stronger on the bik
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Review of A Life Without Limits, Chrissie Wellington
Chrissie Wellington was a name I knew nothing about before picking up this book, despite her being a four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion. What unfolds is a remarkable story: an ordinary, sporty child from Norfolk
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Two Days Cycling in Norfolk - Clive Goes Cycling
A two-day cycling trip through north Norfolk offers a mix of gentle coastal roads, quiet country lanes and some of the finest landscaped parkland in eastern England. The route is largely flat, the traffic is light and th
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Cycling, Stan's Bike Shack, Partridge Green, Downs Link
A cycle route is only as good as its refreshment stops, and the Downs Link has a fine one at Partridge Green. Stan's Bike Shack sits just outside the village heading south, right after the trail crosses the B2135. For an
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Fixing a clicking noise, Trek 7.4 FX
A clicking noise on a bike can be one of the most maddening faults to trace. It rarely announces itself on demand, it disappears the moment you try to demonstrate it, and it often turns out to have more than one cause. T
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Great British Bike Rides: 40 Classic Road Routes
Great British Bike Rides is a route-planning book for road cyclists who want to explore the UK on two wheels. It covers 40 rides stretching from southern England all the way up to Scotland.
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My cycling year in review
The end of the year invites a look in both directions, so here is a review of a year on the bike.
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Tour of Britain cycle race in Horsham, Sussex
Last Saturday, the Tour of Britain cycle race passed through Horsham, West Sussex.
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100 mile cycle ride in Surrey and Sussex
Every year, the aim is to complete a long-distance 100-mile cycle ride. It is a personal challenge and good training for other weekend trips on two wheels.
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Cycling in Sussex
The countryside of Surrey and Sussex offers some genuinely rewarding cycling, and a pair of recent rides served as ideal preparation for a bigger challenge later this month. Two friends and I are planning a 100 mile circ
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Cycling the Ridgeway Trail, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire
The Ridgeway National Trail runs for 87 miles across south-central England, from Overton Hill near Avebury in Wiltshire to Ivinghoe Beacon near Tring in Buckinghamshire. It is an off-road route for most of its length, cr
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Spin Up in a Brewery, cycling from Horsham
Spin Up in a Brewery is a day of bikes, beer, barbecue and roller racing held at Dark Star Brewery in Partridge Green, West Sussex. Tickets cost £8 each and include a free pint. Many people ride to the event as part of a
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How to change, Juicy Avid 3 brake pads, Specialized Rockhopper MTB
The front brake on a 2009 Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike began making an odd noise, which prompted a check of the pads. Those pads had in fact been fitted second-hand, having been replaced by a local shop during an
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Cycling report, January 2014, wet and windy, Horsham, Sussex
The first month of 2014 brought little encouragement for cyclists in Horsham and the wider Sussex area. Persistent wet and windy conditions made it difficult to get out on the bike, and the opportunities to ride were few
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InstaMapper is back, GPS, tracking, Android, iOS app
The GPS tracking service InstaMapper has been revived by a new development team, some months after it appeared to have shut up shop for good.
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Review, Garmin Edge 200 GPS cycling computer
A recent bike purchase prompted a search for a simple way to log rides. The choice came down to a conventional trip computer, either wireless or wired, or something that could record routes electronically. The Garmin Edg
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Why buy hybrid bike, Trek 7.4 FX review
Buying a hybrid bike is often described as settling for a compromise. The criticism has some merit: a hybrid will never match a dedicated road bike for speed, nor a mountain bike for rough terrain. But for a particular k
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Strava app review, cycle rides, GPS
Over a two-week period, I used Strava and its Android app to record and track my cycle rides. Having tried several GPS apps, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, I tend to choose whichever suits the ride rather th
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Cycling Chilterns, High Wycombe, Marlow, Thame, Oxford, Abingdon
A weekend of cycling in the Chilterns offers a serious test in the saddle alongside some of the most rewarding scenery in southern England. Two circular routes from a base near Stokenchurch take in Thame, High Wycombe, M
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Horsham Cycle Challenge, encouraging cycling
The Horsham Cycle Challenge is a local initiative designed to get more people riding bikes. It is run through Love To Ride, with backing from West Sussex County Council, and it operates as a free competition aimed mainly
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Cycling to Spin up in a Brewery, beer, BBQ, Dark Star
A cycling event billed as “Beer, Bikes and BBQ” drew riders to a brewery site in Partridge Green on a sunny Saturday afternoon.
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Cycle ride, Horsham, country lanes, Rusper, to Ifield, near Crawley
A quiet loop north of Horsham, taking in country lanes between Rusper and Ifield, makes for an easy escape from the busiest parts of the south east. The ride is entirely on-road, so it suits any kind of bicycle, and it c
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Bontrager handlebar grips, lock-on, mountain bike
The original grips on a Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike had been in place since the bike was bought in 2009. Over the years they had worn down steadily, and the rubber had begun to perish. By the end, they were genu
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I have a clean bike waiting for me
I have not done many cycle rides this year so far. No excuses, but it was bitterly cold and grey today and I did not venture out. Winter cycling is somehow always better on a bright, sunny day with a blue sky. When that
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InstaMapper, GPS, tracking, cycling, app
The closure of Instamapper in December will leave a gap for cyclists who rely on live GPS tracking. The service, which lets users transmit location beacons and follow their progress in real time, has been a fixture on ma
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Winter cycling, cycle regularly, every week
Winter cycling is as much about maintaining momentum as it is about keeping warm. A common trap is to let good intentions slip when the weather turns cold and the wind picks up, only to spend the rest of the day regretti
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Cycling, New Forest, cycle ride, Lyndhurst, Burley, Hampshire
A 72-mile circular cycle route through the New Forest, starting and finishing at Lyndhurst, makes for a rewarding autumn day out. The route follows country roads with a short section of bridleway, and while it was ridden