Don't let a "Train Crash" become a "Titanic"—Let’s get back in the saddle! It is no secret that 2025 was a tough one for me personally. Between a major job change and some health turmoil, my cycling took a bit of a hit. I finished the year with about 2,600 miles—a far cry from the 6,000+ miles I was doing six years ago—and I’ve definitely ended the year a bit older and a bit heavier! I know many of you are feeling the same way right now. We ate too much, we lounged around a bit too much, and...

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a bike of some sort. It was always a mountain bike or a hybrid (usually one of the latest Carrera’s from Halfords) and it would be used for two purposes only: to get to work and back and to get to the pub. I was born in Solihull but ended up living in a small village in rural Herefordshire for 26 years (long story). A young Chris with the obligatory basin hair cut as modeled by the majority of youngsters back in the day. Drinking and generally...

Our podium has a slightly different look this week. Stuart is back on top with over 230 miles, but 2nd and 3rd places are occupied by Don and Tracy who have done lots of trainer miles. Simon B in 4th pips Steve P who takes 5th place with his 147 miles. Liv is down in 15th place, so I guess this is her recovery week. Monday: Heidi and Tracy went out for a 28-mile social ride. Steve W and Judy did a similar distance riding to Penkridge. Olivia got frozen at the track, and Chris H was out for...