Tag Archives: Bike

Why I love Cycling.

I started cycling as a kid. I think I was about 7 years old when I got my first ‘proper’ bike. I grew up in a block of flats, and used to ride the bike around and around the car … Continue reading

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The Happy Blog.

Pharrell Williams sung about the topic in his happy song. Here is the chorus – Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is … Continue reading

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Learning to Move and Play.

It’s Rugby World Cup time again, and two things come to mind: 1- A lot of my friends suddenly become armchair experts, and use Facebook as their prefered medium to publish their wise observations. 2- A quote that forms the … Continue reading

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14 Excuses for you not to get Fit.

I don’t understand enough about the sport. Hey, I have written over 160 articles on things Swim-Bike-Run. You will find a lot of info on this blog. Failing that, google your question, or send me the question. I will do … Continue reading

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9 points to inspire you to get going.

If you are looking at running your first 5 k or marathon; read on. This is not aimed at elite athletes, this is aimed at people wanting to start something new in their lives. 1. Starting and stopping are always … Continue reading

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Understanding Fascia.

So, you have heard about fascia, the big question is, just what is it, and how does it impact you? You are held together by fascia. It holds each muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ in place. If you … Continue reading

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Why we do what we do. A look at motivation for excercise.

We have the privilege of meeting some wonderful people on a daily basis. Some are young, some old. Some are a little bit chubby, some skinny, some are fit, and some are not. What they all have in common is … Continue reading

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The Question: Will I enjoy Cycling?

We often get faced with the following scenario: Someone walks in and looks at the bikes we stock. The person has not been on a bike for a few years and is wrestling with a question, “What if I buy … Continue reading

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Racing with SupaPiet.

Pieter Du Preez’s story needs to be told. Ten years ago while riding his bike a motorist knocked him over, and in the accident he broke, amongst other things, his neck. He is a C6 quadriplegic and is paralysed from his nipples … Continue reading

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Age vs. Exercise.

You are getting older. I guess that is something that we loose sight of easily and don’t really want to be reminded of either. However, with the above point in mind, I want to look at a study done at the … Continue reading

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