Blood & Skills

I continue to hear pundits & those involved in ‘skill based’ sports defend themselves against EPO use & blood manipulation … More

Riding In the Rain & Cold – #1 Mudguards

Winter cycling in Scotland is often seen by some as one of the most miserable things you can do on … More

It’s a tough challenge to replace somebody of the stature, charm & medal-count of Chris Hoy, but it looks like Scotland’s … More

I’ve posted previously on how sports governing bodies can be stuck in a rut, with the need for funding becoming … More

If you think you know better than Dave Brailsford, if nobody ever listens to your team selection choices, this is … More

I’ve been enthralled by the Colombians since they started returning to the peloton in greater numbers recently, this Giro has … More

Regardless of your political viewpoint, the current media focus in Scotland is on September’s referendum, the very big question of … More

There’s been some debate on Twitter regarding the increased affiliation fees for clubs north of the border, compared to those … More

* Post British Track Champs update coming in early October. Commonwealth Games Qualification for the Scottish Cycling team, that subject … More

Over the last few years we’ve seen a good number of very strong Scottish women racing on the road, performing … More

We know where & when the Scottish Scratch Championships will be held, due to the organiser informing us last week. … More

If you follow any posts on Braveheart, there’s currently one where Martin Harris (one of Scotland’s champions in promotion of … More

Cycling’s hierarchy is rapidly changing, the names of the winners are changing, powerful teams are now also-ran’s, what’s changed in … More

I wasn’t going to comment on this unless it became public knowledge, I saw the letter yesterday and was hoping … More

Your local APR or chaingang used to be the domain of the ‘noisy vet’*, but now these individuals are finding … More

I’m often irritated by reading some very uninformed & aggressive forum trolls ideas on what makes riders fast in a … More

We’re in for a tumultuous few years in cycle racing in Scotland, misconceptions will be addressed, talents who may have … More

Such are the times, that I’ve noticed people are getting to my blog with a google search about doping in … More

Geert Leinders, the doctor employed by Sky during 2011 & 2012, while previously employed by Rabobank, where riders are testifying … More

It’s coming up for training camp season, the time of the year that the riders who’ve been on vitamin D … More