Category Archives: reflections

No faking it

Posted on August 15, 2010 by steve saunders

Lets do the excuses first: no racing for nearly a year; long recovery from major shoulder surgery; moved to a ski resort where winter riding doesn’t exist; less training time due to new job; long car journey from Switzerland; tired … Continue reading →

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Winter in the Alps

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Steve Saunders

Three months ago I underwent major shoulder stabilisation surgery (Bristow-Laterjet procedure for those interested). The NHS were predictably poor in terms of communication; firstly a last minute deferral of the operation then opting for a more extreme procedure at the … Continue reading →

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Points mean prizes

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Steve Saunders

Last night was my first experience of the Surrey League AGM and prize presentation where I travelled with club-mate Maryka Senema. I won’t lie, it was the lure of trophies, cash and free food that took me to Handcross parish … Continue reading →

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The times they are a-changin’

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Steve Saunders

On Saturday I raced what is likely to be my last race for some time; fittingly it was my host clubs annual John Bornhoft Memorial Hill Climb, up Leith Hill in Surrey. The morning saw strong winds and a stronger … Continue reading →

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Building form

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Steve Saunders

One of the advantages of training with a power meter and using software like WKO+ is that it provides an easy way to track fitness. This looks great when things are going well with lots of pretty graphs climbing in … Continue reading →

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Watching and learning

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Steve Saunders

Since the Charlie Cains Road Race a couple of weeks ago I’ve once again had to ease off the gas in a bid to shake off a chest infection. To maintain motivation I kept track of the weeks racing with … Continue reading →

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Just let me ride!

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Steve Saunders

I write this feeling a little frustrated about riding. In spite of racing the BEC last weekend, my lower back pain from the “dooring” incident is not fully at bay, and if anything is feeling a little worse. I’m unsure … Continue reading →

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The hazards of cycling

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Steve Saunders

Yesterday I was saddened to hear of the death of a fellow bike racer during the Icknield RC 25 mile Time Trial on the A1. I never knew Gareth Evans, but this news must strike home with all those who … Continue reading →

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Results dispute update

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Steve Saunders

I had an e-mail from the organiser of last weekends Hog Hill race, and having expected him to have resolved the issue and sort the correct result I was informed that: “Following the consultation procedure I have outlined to you … Continue reading →

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The view from the other side

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Steve Saunders

This weekend I took a break from racing to help out with the Kingston Wheelers Surrey League road races near Dunsfold in rural Surrey. I did this race last year and it was just about the wettest experience I’ve had … Continue reading →

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