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Manchester Wheelers’ 125th Anniversary

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Jan Machacek

On Saturday I went to the Manchester Wheelers’ 125th anniversary dinner and prize presentation. I was there to collect club standard certificates for 2nd class on 10 miles for time of 24:18, 2nd class on 25 miles for time of … Continue reading →

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Season’s end

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Jan Machacek

Just a quick post to end this year’s racing season. I managed to win £45, which officially makes bike racing the worst investment I’ve ever made. Still, 45 quid in the bank and two trophies make up for all the … Continue reading →

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New wheels

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Jan Machacek

I’m starting to think about a new set of wheels for the next season. I will definitely need new wheelset for my time trial bike. So, the new wheels will take tubs rather than clinchers; the front wheel will have … Continue reading →

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Base training

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Jan Machacek

The racing season is over, the nights are drawing in and it isn’t raining as much as it did in the summer. It’s time to do a lot of base training. This means hundreds and thousands of kilometres over the … Continue reading →

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