Thursday, 11 August 2011
All rounder!
Road
GB World Championship Rider, Junior 1982, Amateur 1985, Pro 1987 & 1988
Tour de France finisher 70th 1987
1st Midi Libre Stage 4 1987
1st Milk Race Last Stage 1985
1st Tour of Lancs 1985
1st Tour of Mereyside 1985
1st Tour of Delyn 1988
1st Sky TV Crit Rochester 1995
1st King of Mountains Tour of Lancs 1991
1st Mini Milk Race 1991
1st Milton Keynes 1986
1st Stage 1 Great Yorkshire Classic 1985
2rd Midi Libre Stage 6a 1987
2rd Pro National Road Race Champs 1986
3rd Pro National Crit Champs 1990
4th Nissan Classic Ireland Overall 1986
7th GP Isbergues France 1986
8th Midi Libre Overall 1987
Also competed in Paris-Nice, Criterium International, Tour de Romandie, Liege Bastonge Liege, Fleche Wallone, Amstel Gold, Het Volk, Gent Wevelgem, 3 Daagse de Panne
Track
GB World Championship Rider, Junior 1981, Amateur 1983
Olympic Games Team Pursuiter LA USA 1984
1st National Junior Pursuit Champion 1981
2rd National Junior Points Race 1981
3rd National Team Pursuit 1981
2rd National Amateur Pursuit 1985
3rd National Team Pursuit 1985
3rd National Pro Pursuit 1987
4th World Masters Pursuit 2006
MTB
GB World Championship XC Rider, Elite 1991 & 1995
1st National Elite XC Points Series, Nannerch 1995
1st National Elite XC Points Series, Castle Combe 1995
1st National Vets XC Champion 2006
1st National Vets XC Points Series Overall 2006
1st National Vets XC Points Series Sherwood Pines 2006
1st National Vets XC Points Series Margam Park 2006
1st National Vets XC Points Series Newnham 2006
1st National Vets XC Points Series Checkonden 2006
1st Karrimor Cattrick 1995
2rd National Elite XC Points Series Margem Park 1990
2rd National Elite XC Points Series Friston Park 1990
2rd NEMBA Overall 1992
2rd National Elite XC Points Series Overall 1992
2rd National Hill Climb 1992
2rd NEMBA Overall 1994
2rd Karrimor Overall 1995
3rd National Points XC Series Margem Park 1993
3rd National Elite XC Points Series Overall 1995
3rd National Hill Climb 1994
3rd National Elite XC Points Series Overall 1995
Cyclo Cross
GB World Cup Rider 2004
1st National Vets Champion 2005
1st National Vets Champion 2006
1st National Team Champions 1994
3rd National Vets Champs 2007
4th Overall Elite National Trophy 2004/2005
4th UK Ranked Rider 2004/2005
Duathlon
3rd Cannock Chase MTB 2007
Team Manager
Team GB, World MTB Championships 1996 & 1997
Team GB, Tour de l'Avenir 1998
Team England, Tour of Britain 1998
GB, Tour of Greece 1998
Linda McCartney Pro Team, Sun Tour, Australia 1999
Sports Masseur
Masseur to Olympic, World, Commonwealth & National Champions
GB MTB Team 2001 & 2002
Team England, Commonwealth Games Manchester 2002
GB MTB World Champs Team 2000, 2001 & 2002
GB Cyclo Cross World Champs Team 2005
Linda McCartney Pro Team 1999 & 2000 including Giro d'Italia
Cycle Mechanic
Cytech qualified mechanic & wheel builder
Triathlon Coach
Level 1 Club Coach
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Bike Fit-simple changes
Simple changes
Adrian
I came to see you about 4 weeks ago to have a fit for my Specialized race bike. At the time I was amazed how a simple change to the handlebars altered the whole feel of the bike and eradicated that overstretched feeling when in the drops. You also made some big changes to the saddle height and stem length which just added a more comfortable level of the bike.
I have been out and about and raced quite a bit since then and cannot believe how comfortable everything feels. It really feels as though I am riding “with” the bike rather than “on” it. I always thought that race spec bikes were meant to be uncomfortable and built for speed not comfort. Your fit has completely altered my ride. I can’t get out enough now and have really begun to experience the joy of longer distance rides without the discomfort and aching.
The muscle groups used for the pedalling action were all wrong due to my attempts at fitting the bike using internet guides and hearsay. All the work was being done by the front thigh and this lead to fatigue when trying to break or go with breaks. Your fit has moved this more to the Glutes, hip and core muscles. The change took a bit of getting used to at first and there was a definite drop in power, however now I’m 4 weeks into the power has come back and some. I’m spending more time on the bike due to the feel and new comfort levels which is boosting my performance. Power has returned and is continuing to grow past my previous level. At the time you said expect to see a 10% to 15% increase, and I think that is now beginning to happen.
The foot-beds have also made a difference to my shoes. I bought top end Sidi Ergo 2 thinking that would give me all the comfort and support I would need. I used to suffer some numbness in my second toe on both feet when out on the 100 milers, but the new foot-beds have solved that issue and the shoes now feel like putting on a pair of trusty old trainers. When you add all this up, the bike fit and the foot-beds; my ride has been completely transformed, I can’t stop grinning when I take the bike out of the shed for a ride because I now know what ride I’m in for.
Many thanks for this.
I have ordered a new bike and a second frame so will be booking further appointments with you to fit onto these as I now realise the value of a professional fit. It is such a small price to pay for the benefits that I have experienced.
Regards
Rich
Cat 2 racer.
Adrian
I came to see you about 4 weeks ago to have a fit for my Specialized race bike. At the time I was amazed how a simple change to the handlebars altered the whole feel of the bike and eradicated that overstretched feeling when in the drops. You also made some big changes to the saddle height and stem length which just added a more comfortable level of the bike.
I have been out and about and raced quite a bit since then and cannot believe how comfortable everything feels. It really feels as though I am riding “with” the bike rather than “on” it. I always thought that race spec bikes were meant to be uncomfortable and built for speed not comfort. Your fit has completely altered my ride. I can’t get out enough now and have really begun to experience the joy of longer distance rides without the discomfort and aching.
The muscle groups used for the pedalling action were all wrong due to my attempts at fitting the bike using internet guides and hearsay. All the work was being done by the front thigh and this lead to fatigue when trying to break or go with breaks. Your fit has moved this more to the Glutes, hip and core muscles. The change took a bit of getting used to at first and there was a definite drop in power, however now I’m 4 weeks into the power has come back and some. I’m spending more time on the bike due to the feel and new comfort levels which is boosting my performance. Power has returned and is continuing to grow past my previous level. At the time you said expect to see a 10% to 15% increase, and I think that is now beginning to happen.
The foot-beds have also made a difference to my shoes. I bought top end Sidi Ergo 2 thinking that would give me all the comfort and support I would need. I used to suffer some numbness in my second toe on both feet when out on the 100 milers, but the new foot-beds have solved that issue and the shoes now feel like putting on a pair of trusty old trainers. When you add all this up, the bike fit and the foot-beds; my ride has been completely transformed, I can’t stop grinning when I take the bike out of the shed for a ride because I now know what ride I’m in for.
Many thanks for this.
I have ordered a new bike and a second frame so will be booking further appointments with you to fit onto these as I now realise the value of a professional fit. It is such a small price to pay for the benefits that I have experienced.
Regards
Rich
Cat 2 racer.
Sunday, 10 July 2011
hoogerlands crash
Hoogerland is right, no one means to do that, but ANY driver, he or she, in the race convoy must understand it is not a game and peoples lives are on the line. I've driven in a race convoy and people turn into frustrated rally drivers, leaving all the rules of the road at home. It's a wonder it doesn't happen more often, but this is due more to the skill of the bike rider than the skill of the driver
Sunday, 3 July 2011
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Monday, 20 June 2011
90's MTB Videos
1995 British National Mountain Bike Points Series, Nannerch, Mold Pt 1
YouTube
1995 British National Mountain Bike Points Series, Nannerch, Mold Pt 2
YouTube
NPS Corf Castle 1995 part 1
YouTube
NPS Corf Castle 1995 part 2
YouTube
1992 7UP BMBF National Mountain Bike Cross Country Round 2 CLIPSTONE FOREST SENIORS (Sherwood Pines as it's called now)
You Tube
YouTube
1995 British National Mountain Bike Points Series, Nannerch, Mold Pt 2
YouTube
NPS Corf Castle 1995 part 1
YouTube
NPS Corf Castle 1995 part 2
YouTube
1992 7UP BMBF National Mountain Bike Cross Country Round 2 CLIPSTONE FOREST SENIORS (Sherwood Pines as it's called now)
You Tube
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