It has been a long time coming…. In June of 2016, I took up a BSc for Occupational Safety and Health program and since then I have not been able to ride as much as I would love to. Now it has come to an end and I’m glad it’s over. Juggling between work, school…
Giro d’Italia 2016
With the 99th Edition of the Giro starting in a matter of hours, it’s high time for me to publish a post. Giro d’Italia 2016, the 99th edition of one of the greatest Grand Tours of the Pro Peloton Overview 6th to 29th May, 3463.1 km over 21 Stages Three Individual Time Trials Seven flat…
Disc Brakes Controversy
Disc brakes, a consumer-first innovation that is now trickling up to the pro peloton. Racers and their teams weren’t eager for a technology that slows wheel changes, and major disc benefits like the ability to run larger tires don’t necessarily fall in line with racing’s goal of ultimate speed. But for amateurs, those who ride…
Ride: Velo Velo Singapore x Morvelo
27th March 2016 Following the previous day of cycling with our new Velo Velo Test Team rider, Panda. Instead of a long distance ride, this was a planned Café ride with the main intention of sightseeing the little red dot we call our home and finally stopping over for a great cuppa. Route starts…
Hell of the North – 2016 Paris-Roubaix
With the 114th edition of the Paris-Roubaix this weekend, all eyes will be on Boonen (Four time Paris-Roubaix winner) & Cancellara (three time Paris-Roubaix winner) facing off (whom are also racing their last classics this year) and throw in a potential podium finisher with the likes of Sagan who has just won the 100th Edition of the…
Review: Boardman 9.2 SLR Elite
Her maiden ride on the 26th March 2016… Initially after a short ride to meet the guys at the starting point for the ride. I was wondering why the bike was so unresponsive. It was all just my legs… After the previous day’s hard 120km ride, my legs were all sore. After the warm up,…
Ride: IR x TFR x Morvelo Ride
26th March 2016 We had a special guest coming down from Thailand. Panda, not that 🐼 but this Panda. She was invited down to meet Jon (boss of Velo Velo Singapore) as she was proposed to be the next Morvelo / Velo Velo Test Team Rider in Asia. Guess they were looking for someone better…
Ride: Good Friday Round Island Ride
Good Friday Round Island – 25th March 2016 Easter weekend is a good 3 day long weekend and thankfully I was not required to report back to work that particular Saturday. So what was I going to do with 3 days away from work?!?! That’s right, cycle my legs sore, torment them, bring on the pain,…
Review: BikeSmith Climber Wheelset (Custom)
Guess it’s time to have another review on my second wheel set from The BikeSmith Getting back in shape is always tough especially after laying off for a few months of serious riding. Well, it’s time to get back on the saddle and ride, with that said time to thrash out my new…
Review: BikeSmith Carbon 38mm Wheelset (Custom)
Review: The BikeSmith Custom (38mm) Carbon Wheelset – Clincher WARNING: Don’t test ride this wheelset. If you do, you’ll be yearning to be riding it every single day and eventually be compelled to buy them. The Hubs Well, as for me I bought it even before testing it. Reason for doing so, the fact that…
Victory for the cycling world
It was a storybook beginning for Peter Sagan, made more special by the rainbow bands he wears. https://cyclingphilosophy.wordpress.com/2016/04/05/victory-for-the-cycling-world/
The 100th RVV was the perfect race to introduce the non-cyclist to the sport.
So it’s autumn here in Australia (read STRAYA), which means that the only thing you hear about is Footy. AFL Footy. Australian Rules Fooball Footy. It also means it’s spring in Belgium and, therefore, the best time of the year. The Spring’s One Day Classics are the most thrilling bike races to watch and there’s…
CYCLING LIFE 