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Aldi winter cycling 2016

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It’s that time of year: Aldi have released their range of Aldi winter cycling 2016 gear.  It is also a time when savvy cyclists stock up on clothing, maintenance supplies and the like.  Perhaps even the nearest-and-dearest will be getting … Continue reading

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Lands’ End performance clothing

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In our house we have been fans of Lands’ End clothing since the late twentieth century.  We generally buy polo shirts, formal shirts and jeans from Lands’ End as they are brilliant quality, fair prices and unbeatable customer service.  They … Continue reading

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Aldi winter cycling range 2015

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I have just received a selection of the Aldi winter cycling range, for reviewing ahead of the launch on Thursday 24th September.  As usual it will appear in the Aldi shops for a limited time and selling will almost certainly … Continue reading

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dhb Women’s Professional ASV Bib Shorts

Again I am thankful to Wiggle for giving me the opportunity to test out some of the current dhb clothing.  Overall it’s proving to be lovely kit, especially the upmarket ASV Pro range.  Here my friend Angela tests out the … Continue reading

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Review – dhb women’s Aeron pro jersey

For my latest review of the 2015 dhb range, I have asked my friend Angela to try out a couple of items from the women’s range.   In a few day’s time I’ll publish the view of the matching bib … Continue reading

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Review – dhb Performance Triathlon kit

This nice bit of kit is a sample from the new dhb Performance Tri range and if you’re a general sporty type, this is worth clocking.  dhb has been building up a good range of decent cycle clothing over recent … Continue reading

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Review – dhb ASV Professional Bib Shorts

Ever wondered whether upmarket cycle clothing is a rip off or actually worth spending the extra on?  Ever wondered what’s the point of having those bib shorts, with the straps that go up and over your shoulders?  Well here’s an … Continue reading

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Review – dhb Flashlight Compact-XT jacket

Next up in my dhb reviews is this nifty cycling jacket courtesy of those nice folk at Wiggle.  This is the kind of jacket I think every cyclist needs to have, no matter whether you’re a short distance commuter riding … Continue reading

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Review – dhb Professional Long Sleeve Jersey

If you are an Aldi cycle clothing fan you might wonder what on earth goes into making this dhb jersey so pricey at £64.99.  Then again, when you clock the whole range of cycle jerseys on offer these days, you … Continue reading

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Which cycle shoes?

Let me take you back a couple of weeks and tell what I got for Christmas from Rachel.  Off came all the wrapping paper as I was watched by my family, only to discover a shoe box and a pretty … Continue reading

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Aldi Pro Cycling trousers review 2014

Following on from my recent and advance review of Aldi’s pro winter cycling clothing range, here’s a little review of the Aldi Pro cycling trousers being released on 25th September.  It might be worth you taking a look at the … Continue reading

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Aldi winter cycling clothing 2014 review

I have been fortunate in being able to take an advance look at Aldi’s 2014 winter cycling clothing range for review which is in the shops from 25th September.  For cyclists already “in the know” Aldi’s cycle clothing is regarded … Continue reading

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Fat Lad at the Back – desktop review

Did you see the recent appearance of Fat Lad at the Back on BBC2’s Dragon’s Den?  I spotted it and watched with eagerness and couldn’t resist having a look at this brand. While some cyclists are fortunate enough to be … Continue reading

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Focussing on priorities

  You might wonder what a photograph of my Specialized Sonoma cycling shoes has to do with focussing on priorities.  Well at the start of 2014 I was focussing on the Coast to Coast and everything that went with it. … Continue reading

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