Ramblings of a half-arsed mountain bike racer.

27th Nov
bikram yoga room

Bikram for bikers?

Bikram may suit more goal-orientated individuals who seek focus and have a desire to push their limits of endurance. If you're a cyclist like me, then there's good reason to endure the heat, as I found out the following day on my bike.

11th Nov
George Hackenschmidt

Pro Tips with Paul Millard – Fitness Trainer

Expert fitness trainer, Paul Millard talks kettlebells, training pitfalls, whilst recommending a one hundred year old book for all you need to know about fitness.

23rd Oct
Checkendon

Half-arsed; fully committed

Half-arsedRaced.com is where I hope to share my passion for cycling, hear from you and learn from your experiences.

23rd Oct
British Mountain Bike Series, Hopton Woods

Lessons learned in getting back in the saddle

In getting back in the saddle, I've made mistakes and had the odd success. Here's what I've learned on the way.

22nd Oct
R4 Start

The thrill of the chase

I learned about mountain bike racing from reading articles written by Matt Hart in Singletrack Magazine. I never imagined that one day, we'd be pitted on the same row of a National event. Although it turned out to be a bit of a mismatch, I really enjoyed the thrill of the chase.

10th Oct
Kona Kula Supreme - Scandium

My Weapon of Choice

I like to keep things simple. I've always been a hardtail enthusiast. My weapon of choice for xc racing is light, effective and doesn't cost the earth.