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About acracer

Bikes and not bikes. Often decaff, sometimes real. Mountains, trees and oceans. Sunshine and rain. Dogs, sharks, Android phones. Part science, part art. Sport.

Adela’s Epic Post. Part 2 – The Middle

We were lucky.  We were staying at Hof Ter Kammen.  I have mentioned this cyclist’s house before.   It is clean, warm, friendly and comfortable.  During our stay, the super friendly British Pro Gabby Day was there as well as a … Continue reading

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Adela’s Epic Post. Part 1 – The Beginning

I hope you all had a relaxing and indulgent Christmas and New Year.  I didn’t.  That’s not to say I didn’t have an awesome time, but there is very little relaxing or indulgent about racing cyclocross against the best in the world in … Continue reading

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National Trophy Round 2 – Ipswich

The aftermath of a filthy ‘cross race resembles an explosion in a garden centre…  The 7.30am meeting at High Performance Hallam wasn’t as bad as it could have been thanks to 9hrs solid sleep. However, the mobility drills and plyometric … Continue reading

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Bike Racing in Belgium – A report for British Cycling

Ok, so it’s not running – and as you will read – I avoided running where possible too – but cyclocross is jolly good fun.  Honestly.  This report was written for British Cycling, but I’ve posted it here as this … Continue reading

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Second Skin

This is a bit of a different kit review than usual.  As you may or may not know, I did run – not particularly far, but fairly fast, and rather enjoyed it.  I say did, as I was at my … Continue reading

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