5 Things You Should Do in 2012

aerospoke wheelset

5 things that will make 2012 better for every fixed gear rider in the land…

Posted in Fixed, Miscellaneous, Riding, Road
On 30/12/2011
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Top Ten Posts of 2011

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A look back at the top ten posts on The Foot Down, the UK’s best fixed gear blog…

Posted in Fixed, Miscellaneous, Road
On 30/12/2011
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Jimmy Saville, Bicycle Racer

jimmy saville bicycle

Jimmy Saville was a keen cyclist in his younger days and actually raced in the 1951 Tour of Britain which is super cool.

Posted in Miscellaneous, Road
On 28/12/2011
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It’s Christmaaaaaaaaaas!!!

cycling father christmas

Have a nice day but remember that gluttony, greed, sloth and envy are all sins that will eventually send you to hell.

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 25/12/2011
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Bristol Cycle Couriers

bristol bike messengers

If you need some very important stuff delivered quickly in Bristol then you should call Bristol Cycle Couriers…

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 22/12/2011
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Field Cycles Headbadge

field cycles headbadge

The Field Cycles investment cast bronze headbadge wouldn’t look out of place on any nice classic steel frame from history.

Posted in Miscellaneous
On 22/12/2011
1 Comment

The Winter Ninja vs The Brass Monkey

how to keep ears warm cycling

Cycling in the winter can be hell, that’s why I keep buying up every kind of additional lycra I can find…

Posted in Miscellaneous, Road
On 07/12/2011
6 Comments

Bye Bye Fixed Gear

fixed gear fad culture

Fixed gear culture is being sold down the river and there is nothing we can do about it…

Posted in Fixed, Miscellaneous
On 06/12/2011
7 Comments

A Brief History of the Road

cycling hairpin bends road

You’re over 30, going out and getting pissed is the last thing you want to do, you really just want to stay in and read an article all about roads…

Posted in Miscellaneous, Road
On 25/11/2011
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5 Ways to Look Like a Dick on a Bike

david millar article cyclist style

I really hate when ‘style’ magazines do articles about how to look ‘stylish’ when riding a bike…

Posted in Miscellaneous, Road
On 25/11/2011
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