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Earlier today, I sat drinking a coffee with a customer, talk quickly turned to the spectacle that was the last two laps of the Tour de France. Wow.![]()
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He, like so many others I’m sure, joked about the riders being doped up…… but I’d been thinking about that…..yes, cycling had a chequered, very dark past, but so did so many other sports, Olympic sports too…..but do we berate those sports?? No. No we don’t. So why do we, as cycling fans, become so negative about the sport we love??![]()
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Hell, look at the testing regimes; no more or less severe that boxing, tennis, athletics…etc and their victories aren’t dismissed a quickly by their fans. ![]()
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So maybe it’s its’ own supporters that are ruining the reputation of cycling, or certainly casting a shadow over some amazing performances.![]()
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So how about standing-by the sport you love? If you want to be negative, voice your unfounded opinion, then fine, there’s lots of space on the internet for you……but next time you hear folk discussing cycling and drugs, just take a moment and perhaps support the clean sport you love.![]()
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And in the meantime - chapeau Pog, and very chapeau MvdP. 💪![]()
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Tour de France 2026: Pogacar makes history, cycling steps up anti-doping, and popularity grows
www.bbc.co.uk
Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race.
Finally, someone has found a way to make a mountain stage even harder (at the elite level nordic ski athletes have higher VO2 Max than any other sports-folk)……so maybe it’s time to start a No Two Cycles (No Two Lungs??) ski club - who’s in?? 🤣![]()
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Enjoy the last week of the TdF everyone…!
No Two Cycles is temporarily closed *edit: [for new bookings until Sept].![]()
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If your bike is already booked in, that booking stands; if not, there’ll be a short delay before the diary re-opens.![]()
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The diary is currently booked up to mid-Aug; I’m unlikely to take new bookings before Sept…….*edit: nothing serious or world-ending, just building in a small air-gap in mid/late Aug.
Out-bloody-standing!!! Woo hoo!!! ![]()
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Chapeau Channel 5!Free-to-air highlights of the Tour de France are to be shown on 5 in the UK this July, it was announced on Wednesday, after an agreement with TNT Sports.![]()
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The terrestrial channel, formerly Channel 5, has signed a deal until 2028 to show daily coverage of Tour, as well as highlights of the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, presented by Rebecca Charlton. The station will also show live coverage of the UK Grands Départs of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2027. Highlights will be on 5 at 7pm every evening, starting Saturday 4 July in Barcelona.![]()
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This season will be the first season in decades that the Tour will not be shown live, in full, on television for free. In 2025, it was revealed that ITV would no longer televise the Tour, the exclusive UK rights having been sold to Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), the parent company of TNT Sports.![]()
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Live coverage in the UK will remain on TNT Sports and HBO Max, with contracts costing £30.99 a month, although it can be purchased for £25.99 a month on a 12-month contract.![]()
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Full story on our site now, linked below!![]()
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📸 @gettysport
Tour of Britain 2026 comes to Lincolnshire (and the mighty Yorkshire… 😊)![]()
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Route revealed for 2026 Tour of Britain men's cycling race
www.bbc.co.uk
The men's cycling race starts in Lincolnshire, with further stages in Yorkshire and Scotland.
Woooah, just having morning coffee, and what’s that in Cycling Weekly - yes, it’s a customers bike; Ethan Squires (Paul Squires).![]()
Many of you keen Strava monkeys riding in the Vale of Belvoir may be wondering why you can’t get the KoMs….he’s why! 🤣![]()
Chapeau Ethan!![]()
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PS. No Two Cycles also service bike for mere mortals too…. ![]()
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#localbikeshop #notwocycles #cyclingweekly #stravakom
A regular question here at No Two towers…..what’s the best saddle? ![]()
With so many saddles to choose from and everyones different physiology (and mobility), getting the right saddle can be a nightmare.![]()
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So here’s some great advice; by a cheap saddle and just train your ass….![]()
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But a Fizik Argo or Brooks c15 is a good start….. 😊![]()
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The weather may not say Summer Holiday, but my body and diary do…..![]()
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Hill walking and then the Lincoln 262 …. relaxing times ahead! 🤣
Diaries; planners; organisers; fag-packets….. some of you use ‘em, some of you don’t.![]()
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I mentioned back in early March that the workshop diary was filling up quickly and indeed it has …. and continues to do so.![]()
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What with all the servicing commitments and my own early-Summer leave, the workshop diary is now full until June. Yes, JUNE.![]()
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I have programmed in slots and capacity during my normal working week for those smaller, or emergency jobs, but for scheduled servicing, the answer is likely to be June onwards.![]()
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Your long-awaited trip; the Sportive you entered in December; the summer arriving, or the cyclo-cross season starting, none should come as a surprise, so please do give me a call, book early. ![]()
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Of course, I’ll always do what I can to help with any last minute issues…. Have a great summer.
The worst I’ve seen……![]()
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I’ve seen corroded bars before; normally sweaty indoor/turbo bikes, but wow, I’ve never seen this in person. Total failure of an alloy bar.![]()
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Sweat destroys alloy bars and the damage isn’t always visible….drop scrimp on changing bar-tape regularly.![]()
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Thankfully the rider was OK when this bar failed.
I was enjoy a ride today and just saying to my friend how lucky we are in this area….some great roads and rolling scenery….BikeRadar certainly knows….Rutland hides a treasure trove of striking landscapes and quiet roads. Mark Bailey embarks on a 100km loop.
Didn’t ride much last year; this year mojo has returned (too many lovely bikes through the workshop!)……do I break myself in gently….or just enter the Velo29 Lincoln 262. (www.strava.com/routes/3464382706991042182)![]()
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PS. Rhetorical question; entry fee paid. ![]()
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I’ve done several events with Velo26, in the Yorkshire Beast … twice. At least this one is flat!! 12 weeks to go, beat get training! 💪![]()
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Just a short hop from thw workshop…. ![]()
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There was a queue for sausage rolls this morning……hardly surprising; we’re well served by The Croxton Village Shop……and they’ve very cycling friendly too…not just dogs) 🚴🏻🚴🏻♂️🚴🏻♀️🐶🎂🍰☕️![]()
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#CyclingLife #cyclecafe #villageshop #dogfriendly #notwocycles #spaniellife
Further to my teaser about selling bikes / parts; here’s the first couple of listings on eBay…..more to follow;![]()
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650b wheelset; ebay.us/m/Q8wKvD![]()
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Hope HB-130 MTB (XL); ebay.us/m/tixre2![]()
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Brick Lane Cycles fixie/single-speed; ebay.us/m/WFfr08![]()
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Vintage Dawes Galaxy; ebay.us/m/Ap3EiI
DT Swiss RR 481 Wheelset - QR, not Thru axle | eBay UK
ebay.us
Hand-build DT Swiss RR 481 db wheelsset. The rims have been build on to 32H Shimano Deore hubs, with QR axles, not Thru-axles. 160mm centre lock discs included in the sale. Sapim 2mm -1.8mm butted spo...
Yup, I am old-skool….but a paper diary just works for me (doesn’t need wifi, or recharging….).![]()
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Anyhow, the point - the diary is filling up. March is pretty much booked now. ![]()
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I see from another post that Jack at Windmill Wheels is booking into April / May, and with Michaels Cycles closing and passing me some custom, the need to schedule servicing is becoming even more important.![]()
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Of course I will always try to fit in those ‘emergency’ issues, and still try to operate my Saturday opening as a ‘Quick-fix / drop-in’ session. ![]()
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So the message; if you want scheduled servicing for your bike, please do plan ahead to help both me and you (mainly you..) 😄![]()
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Please also understand that if you have a slot booked, and you’ve waited 3 weeks for it, that’s generally the slot your bike will be serviced - not pitching up until the end of the day or suggesting ‘tomorrow will do’, is likely to mean you’ll rejoin the list. ![]()
I will always do my utmost to try and accomodate collection/drop-off both in and out of hours as I know you all have busy lives too…..![]()
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Thanks to everyone; here’s to a great summer …… yes, todays sun has given me (false?) optimism…. 😎☀️
Let’s just take a moment…. #bikeporn![]()
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Two very, very different bikes. Well, more specifically, two very similar bikes, but from very different times. And yes, these bikes are both the same size (59/60cm)![]()
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An original Bianchi Krono lo-pro TT bike. 1989-ish. Columbus steel frame, 14 spd Shimano 105 Biopace (52/42) and 23c tyres on Wolber rims. Let’s not start on the aggressive position….from a time when we thought we knew about getting aero, burt didn’t. I’m going to ride it later, and I’m scared. ![]()
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Fast forward to 2016-ish (I’ve cheated). This is my old Boardman Bikes SLS carbon road bike, beautifully resprayed last year by Black Cat Customs and now a TT set-up. It’s now sporting a mix of Campagnolo Chorus and Record, 53/39 to an 11spd cassette with bar-end shifters. ![]()
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It’s a 2kg lighter than the Bianchi !!!![]()
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#bianchibicycles #boardmanbicycles #ttbike #RetroBike
I often get asked if I sell bikes …. and generally the answer is ‘no’ (because I run a workshop, not a dealership…).![]()
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However, in this instance, I have some bikes to sell; full details and photos to come, but for now, here’s a taster;![]()
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- Brick Lane Bikes fixie / single speed; large frame, drop bars, front brake only.![]()
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- 1970/80s Vintage Dawes Galaxy touring bike; 60cm frame; 10 spd; Reynolds 531.![]()
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- Hope HB130 full-sus MTB; Ohlins suspension; sz large. >300miles from new.![]()
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- Kinesis Tripster with full Shimano 2x GRX; sz 57![]()
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- Trek Domane SLS; Shimano 105 Hydraulic brakes; sz 54![]()
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- and potentially; my Kinesis Tripster; SRAM AXS 12spd, Rotor chainset, Hope brakes…. sz 58/L![]()
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Bikes will undoubtedly go on FB, but there’ll be a period where they’ll be exclusively available to customers.![]()
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All bikes will be serviced; happy to discuss tweaks/customisation too….. ![]()
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So what are you waiting for? (and don’t say ‘more details’ - I know, and I’m on it!)
** Peaty's products stocked at No Two Cycles ** ![]()
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In addition to the lubes, greases and cleaning products, I now almost exclusively use Peatys sealant (only exception to this is if a customer insists on their own sealant).![]()
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I’ve used a number of sealants over the years, MTB, gravel and road - Peatys is the only one I’d recommend.