The "Crank of the Year" trophy is not normally sought after, but one rider on today's tempo ride would have been very pleased to have it in his back pocket. His crank sheared, which neartly brought him off. Although theoretically possible for a cleated rider to limp...

A dozen or so of the club's hardier members were huddled in the shelter of Iceland's entrance as the last of the overnight showers blew across Kings Square. Seven joined the Tempo ride and we made good progress along the well travelled route through Brookthorpe and...