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Check out the first of our 2017 range - we have seriously raised the bar for next year. #cycle #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclegear #cyclocross #cyclist #cyclekings #bicycle #cyclingshots #cyclingwear
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Check out this incredible fact, in #copenhagen you are safer on a bike than on a sofa. Source cycling surgeon. #bicycles #bicycle #cyclocross #cyclegear #cyclinglife #cycling #cycle
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#Rey armwarmers back in stock.... still time to buy for a #christmas delivery! #rideprimal #primaleurope #primal #cycling #cyclist #cyclinglife #cyclegear #cyclocross #bicycle #bicycles
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We love this recycled #Christmas tree! Can you spot all of the cycling related decorations?? #cycling
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Oh no Beth!!! What now? Turns out she forgot her #garmin this time! #cyclechic #cycle #bikes #bikelife #bicycle #cycling #cyclist #cyclegear #cyclingwear #cyclingshots #womensfashion #womenscycling @garminuk
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This relates to everything in life, don't you think? #womenscycling #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclist #cycle #cyclegear #bicycle #bikelife #bikes #cycle #cyclechic
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It's #christmas and even Daisy the office dog is getting in the spirit. #dogs #dogsofinsta #dogsofinstagram
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When the #weather is just starting to get you down... take a look at our #summer range for next year. #cyclingshots #cyclestyle #cycle #bicycle #sockgame #cycling #cyclist #cyclegear #cyclingwear #bikelife #bicycle #ridelikeagirl #womensfashion #womenscycling
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Learning to MTB ish - Nicole Stylie!
Home from Majorca and it was time for me to take a break from training. My approach to my break this year was a little different to usual. I generally take off as much time as it takes me to want to start training again, plus another week. Last year this was about 5 weeks, this year, I am now into my 9th week and slowly getting back into the swing of things. But taking a break hasn’t meant sitting on my arse (ok, there was a fair bit of that). Instead, I did things for fun, and one of those things was learning to mountain bike.
I’m not exactly new to mountain biking, but its never really clicked and definitely wasn’t on my list of favourite things to do. I don’t think having a husband who has mountain biked for years and can’t comprehend your fear at even just looking at a rock or a root and thinking it is going to kill you helped, but he is slowly learning that if he takes me down a black run I will most definitely cry. Determined not to be beaten though, this winter I decided I was going to give it another go, this time starting from the basics.
The first step was to buy a mountain bike that I actually liked. Now I have no idea about mountain bike specs, what is an expensive frame, what is a good fork or shock, etc.etc. but that doesn’t mean I am not fussy. I hired a bike out in Majorca that I really got on with so of course, nothing else would do. When we got home, Doug set up his mountain bike, a carbon Ibis Ripley, full suspension 29er to exactly the same measurements as the bike I had in Majorca for me to have a go. Despite his best efforts though, it wasn’t the same bike, so I hated it. New bike time! Wooo! A week later I am the proud owner of a Canyon Neuron Al 6.9. So it wasn’t a fancy carbon bike but it was the one I got on with and trusted not to throw me off so step one was complete.
Step 2 was to learn some skills. I’m not an expert but my skills on a mountain bike aren’t terrible, what lets me down is my tendency to look at something and decide I can’t do it. Doug took me to the bmx track in Bath and I spent a bit of time learning how to pump and how to lift and control my front wheel. Getting pretty excited, this turned into trying to jump some of the table tops. Don’t be fooled, these were very small! But even after just 30 minutes, this made a huge difference to my confidence.
Step 3 go riding! I have spent the majority of my weekends for the past 2 months at a trail centre in Wales. Afan, Cwmcarn, bike park wales, forest of dean… and loving it! I’m no longer thinking about ridiculous consequences if I get something wrong (if I hit that tree, I’ll fall off down that drop, smash my head on that rock and most certainly catch fire!) and even though I’m riding things a lot faster, I’ve got a lot more time to think about what I’m doing and am enjoying throwing little jumps in here and there. However with the added speed comes the potential to really hurt myself if I come off.
So step 4 was to invest in some knee and elbow pads. I don’t notice them when I’m riding and I’m not worried about falling off. It probably helps that I don’t have a Paralympic games coming up for another 4 years so the consequences if I break something aren’t quite so big. Either way, I am loving the off road riding and it means that now I’m starting back into a training routine again, I have some bike strength and fitness without even realising that I was putting any effort in!
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Love Autumn Riding
Autumn has always been my favourite season for riding a bike. The roads are littered with multi-coloured leaves. The trails are often still dry and dusty, from a long summer of sunshine. The weather brings cold crisp mornings, and surprising seasonal storms. Autumn is a season of change - a transition from the easy riding conditions of summer, to the challenging miles of winter.
Yet, autumn is often viewed as a mediocre season by cyclists… at best it is viewed as a time of layering up, and dark evenings; at worst it is a season when riders lock up their bikes, for an 'off-season' break. Not me. I love autumn.
I think the main reason that riders view the transition season in a less than favourable light, is because they don't have the right kit. By its nature, the changeable season demands versatile and adaptable kit and components. You need wind-proofs, three-quarter lengths, gilets, packable jackets, lights, high visibility kit, gloves and skullcaps. Perhaps it isn't until you've experienced an autumn with the right kit, that you really begin to embrace it, as a great time of year to ride a bike.
What kit would I recommend? Three-quarter length bib knickers are a great asset. These 'halfway house' bottoms provide fleece-lined comfort, and a higher cut protective bib than on bib shorts. They also obviously perform the vital job of keeping your vulnerable knee joints warm and supple. The Primal Onyx Bib Knickers are a great example. I would also recommend a packable jacket, like the Primal HiViz Rain Jacket.
This is a great insurance policy against autumn storms and downpours; and it can be easily stashed away in a jersey pocket, when the temperature rises. Lastly, I would definitely invest in a good windproof gilet. The Onyx wind vest is a super example; the three rear pockets on this gilet mean that you can wear it over the top of a long sleeve jersey, all ride long; without having to constantly lift up the layer to access jersey pockets beneath. Investing in some good autumn riding kit, as well as lights, overshoes, gloves and headwear, will make autumn an enjoyable season to ride in. Wrap up, and soak up those amazing colours and conditions that the season has to offer!
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Kelly sets some new goals
Don’t even know where to begin on the whirlwind that was the Miss Intercontinental world finals! I took part in my first ever beauty pageant, miss Carmarthenshire back in 2008 and despite the fact that I came nowhere close to winning I know from that moment that I loved pagentry and it became my mission to make it onto an international stage!
This October my dream became a reality when I competed as Miss Wales in the Miss Intercontinental competition held in Sri Lanka. It was hectic few weeks filled with various trips, experiences, party’s and of course rehearsals. The final show was filmed live at the Stein studios and it was a huge honour to be able to grace the stage and represent my country.
I will of course continue to make the most of my welsh title that I will now have until next summer when the new winner will be crowned.
However now that I feel that I have fulfilled my goal of the last 8 years of competing internationally I am feeling a little lost with nothing to aim for.
Time to set a new goal!
As much as I would love to say that my goal is to finish an ironman, the ongoing issues I have with my ankle makes me feel that this is unrealistic ….. For now.
However now that I am not preparing for a bikini round I no longer have to worry about those dreded tan lines that I usually spend all summer trying to avoid ….. With various levels of success.
So with this in mind my goal for the year ahead is definitely one going to be set on two wheels! Generally I am a social rider and the majority of the rides I do (if not all) will involve a coffee shop mid ride! So I have decided to TRY and give fast a go! Try being the word.
I have decided to take part in time trails next year……. My reasons firstly I am still planning to take part in sprint triathlons (I can just about manage a 5k plod) and the time will definitely help during the bike section of these, I am aiming to be able to better my time in the Llanelli and Swansea sprint triathlon! Secondly one of the main reasons I love the gym so much is that it’s very easy to track my progress….. Lifting heavier weights and always pushing for a personal best, I will also be able to do this with time trails…… Nothing like abit of compertion with yourself.
I have had an amazing year working with primal Europe and would love to continue to do so for the year ahead. The summer kit for next year is amazing with some super bright designs and I can’t wait to get my hands on some of their new seriously cool active wear leggings that I got a sneak peak of during the shoot this summer!
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@coleywalters89 getting some air... must be the light winter fabrics! Don't forget #thiscouldbeyou ambassador search over on our #facebook page. #rideprimal #primaleurope #cycling
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#exeteruni cycling team have been testing our Skinsuits on the track. #cycling #primaleurope #rideprimal
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It’s that time of the year where we pick our next Primal ambassadors for 2017! Post an inspirational photo on your timeline and tag Primal Europe Ltd with #couldthisbeyou . Check out our Facebook page for more info. #primaleurope #cycling #couldthisbeyou
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Tim takes on a late Tour
Late Season Touring
September has always been the traditional month for bike touring; the roads are quieter, and the racing season is all but over; and yet the summer heat remains. This September, I promised myself that I would go touring again – it's such a great way to see a country, and to experience a real mix of roads to ride on.
My tour this September was the 'Coasts and Cols' - a 1,900km epic, starting from Santander on the coast of northern Spain; from here I traversed east to the Pyrenees, through the Sierra Nevada; then down the length of the mountain range to a rest day in The Corbieres.
After refuelling and recouping for a day in the South of France, I then rode back northwards - through Bordeaux, Loire and Brittany, to the ferry home from St. Malo.
The trip totalled:
94 hrs. 20 min Total Riding Time
1933 kilometres Total Distance Ridden
28,629 metres Total Elevation Climbed
Check out the daily blog series here: http://bit.ly/CoastsandCols
The tour presented challenges to mind, body and kit. The Pyrenees wasn't so summer-like in its weather blessings - with the conditions at the top of the Tourmalet a chilling 5 degrees Celsius, and snowing! I did have 27 degrees and sunshine coming back up through France though, so I can't really complain…
Kit choices were a key part of comfort and enjoyment on the trip, and I took with me a selection of items from Primal Europe. For the casual days, and evenings, I took the Aire Span Tech Tee. For protection on those cold mountain mornings, I took the Onyx Wind Vest. I wish I had taken some Primal Bib Shorts in retrospect - the pad would have been great for the 12-hour days in the saddle.
The 'Coasts and Cols' tour was a fantastic experience and challenge. It has got me planning for some more similar adventures in 2017.
View the Instagram feed from the trip here: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/coastsandcols/
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Now it's a Monday, so let's talk #socks & #sockdoping for some #mondaymotivation which is your favourite? Check them all out now on our site #primaleurope.com
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Lots of thrills and spills this weekend, another great image from Bynea CC a local club that we supply kit too including our very cool CX suits. #cycling #primaleurope #rideprimal #cyclocross
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