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London to Paris challenge - First ride of the year
By Erica Bund on 09/01/2012 16:03:59
Taking my new bike out for a spin
So, this weekend I went out for my first ride of the New Year. It was the first time I'd had a chance to take my new Ridgeback Radium road bike out for a try. It was quite a different riding experience from the upright hybrid bike that I had been
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London to Paris - Cycling, even in cold weather
By Erica Bund on 18/01/2012 16:08:14
Erica isn't going to let a little cold stop her from training
are going to keep me pedalling…Erica is riding a 2011 Ridgeback Radium road bike (RRP £799.99) For more information, visit www.ridgeback.co.uk or join the facebook page, facebook.com/ridgebackbikesFor more information on the Women's Only London to Paris Ride
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London to Paris Challenge - Training Advice from Steve Halsall
By Erica Bund on 14/02/2012 09:21:26
I get some top tips from an expert regarding my training progress
adjustable pulley machines and a Bosu ball to do so. He also advises me not to forget my upper body (which sometimes aches on long rides) - but warns me not to go too mad, as I don't want extra weight to carry!Spin! Spinning bikes are more similar to road
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London to Paris Challenge - Cycling in groups
By Erica Bund on 24/01/2012 10:31:49
Zest's Deputy Art Editor Erica finds some friends to go for a ride
londontoparis@action.org.ukErica is riding a 2011 Ridgeback Radium road bike (RRP £799.99) For more information, visit www.ridgeback.co.uk or join the facebook page, facebook.com/ridgebackbikes
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London to Paris Challenge - DIVA100
By Erica Bund on 15/05/2012 21:26:34
A beautiful day for a ride in the countryside with Davina and the ladies for the DIVA100 ride
@action.org.ukErica is riding a 2011 Ridgeback Radium road bike (RRP £799.99) For more information, visit www.ridgeback.co.uk or join the facebook page, facebook.com/ridgebackbikes
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London to Paris Challenge - I need a sat nav!
By Erica Bund on 27/02/2012 22:27:51
This week I try out my route to work - but get a little lost along the way...
Action Medical Research or contact londontoparis@action.org.ukErica is riding a 2011 Ridgeback Radium road bike (RRP £799.99) For more information, visit www.ridgeback.co.uk or join the facebook page, facebook.com/ridgebackbikes
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London to Paris Challenge – Rohan Bumper Liner
By Erica Bund on 24/04/2012 14:41:36
I discover the benefits of padding for the first time
these things but as everyone wants to know what I do to avoid discomfort ‘down there’ I thought I’d better talk about it.When my road bike arrived, one of the hardest things I had to get my head around was giving up the comfort of the padded saddle on my old
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London to Paris Challenge - Join the London Revolution
By Erica Bund on 03/05/2012 19:58:05
Taking in the sights around London as part of my training? Yes please!
or contact londontoparis@action.org.ukErica is riding a 2011 Ridgeback Radium road bike (RRP £799.99) For more information, visit www.ridgeback.co.uk or join the facebook page, facebook.com/ridgebackbikes
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London to Paris Challenge - Cycling in the Sun
By Erica Bund on 10/04/2012 22:19:01
Getting some training and advice from the experts - while enjoying the sunshine out to Spain
, and Jack and Steve, the other two guides for the weekend. We got fixed up with the bikes we would be riding and got familiar with the setup of the brakes and gears. A number of the group had never ridden on a road bike before but within a very short time we
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Poor roads are a hazard to cyclists
By Caroline Hamman on 24/01/2011 11:06:13
Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton warns of dangers of potholes
deciding to take alternative transport. 'We have to make our roads safer and more accessible for cyclists who often lack confidence to ride their bikes in and around urban areas because of poor road surfaces,' says Pendleton.ZEST SAYS: We agree, Victoria
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