This past Saturday, I, along with 4-5,000 other daring and slightly idiotic souls decided to tackle the first Rat Race Dirty Weekend Challenge. Rat Race runs a number of events throughout the year, the most popular being the Men’s Health 10k survival run in Battersea in early November. Having done that race for the last … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cycling & Challenges
Evans Cycles – A bike chain done right
This store is my go to place for cycle stuff for its friendly quick service, breadth and depth of stock, and excellent location. Unlucky for me (and any drivers I almost played chicken with) my front bike light finally died after 3 years of faithful use through rain, sleet, and snow. Given that I’m somewhat … Continue reading
Sigma Sport – A cyclist’s paradise
Sigma Sport is a cyclist paradise with more bikes, parts, and gear than you could ever want (although it’s tempting to think of that as a challenge). Arranged over two floors, the entire ground floor is devoted to hardware whereas the top floor holds clothing as well as a Triathlon section. It’s not usual for … Continue reading
