In the video recording of his July 2025 trip cycling the British coast anticlockwise, experienced ultracyclist Chris Hall often makes reference to "Sod's Law," the British equivalent of Murphy's Law.
Now, after three decades, Maynard Hershon is back with another collection of stories. "The Dysfunctional Cycling Club", with some tales old and some new.
Those of us interested in the history of cycling technology are well aware that so many manufacturers that were once giants have departed the field of competition.
An argument can be made that it is in the one day races, where the glory of the metier is truly found. The greatest must be the five races known as The Monuments.
Unquestionably huge advances have been made in training knowledge over the last three decades. One of North America's most respected coaches is Joe Friel.