Max's Miscellaneous Musings

It's been a while since I've written a Max's Guide To Cycling For N00bs.  I've been a little unmotivated.  But all that has changed, because the seasons, they are-a changin'.  But frankly, not fast enough for me.  In short, IT'S COLD!  I'm cold!  Riding… more »

It's been a while since I've written a Max's Guide To Cycling For N00bs, so here it is.. part 6.  This MGTCFN deals with actually cycling!!!! Most of the long-time readers of MGTCFN are either people who've just taken up cycling, or people who are thin… more »

It's been a while since I've done a Max's Guide To Cycling For N00bs.  We've already covered the topics of helmets, accessories and cycling nicks.  I promised last time I'd do a guide on jerseys, so here it is! There is a reason the Tour de France comp… more »

So, it's been a while since I've posted a Max's Guide To Cycling For N00bs. So here is part 4, a discussion of cycling apparel. Today's MGTCFN discusses cycling shorts.In my lifetime, I've cycled in many forms of clothing. As a kid, I wore whateve… more »

Welcome to MGTCFN, Part 3. I was going to deal with cycling clothing today, but due to popular demand, this guide will instead be about getting a disused bike back onto the road. This bit is really important: If you are in any doubt whatsoever as to w… more »

Welcome to Max's Guide To Cycling For N00bs, Part 2. This instalment deals with the three previously-identified essentials of cycling:1. A willingness to ride2. A bike with a working bell3. A helmet.A willingness to ride. When it comes t… more »

Welcome to Max's Guide to Cycling For N00bs, part 1. Everything you're about to read is purely my opinion. There might be some factual stuff thrown in there as well. See if you can tell what's fact and what's not ;)To cycle, the minimalist needs o… more »