Pogo D-Day

Advantages: Impressive durability, adjustibility, reliable SPD mechanism
Disadvantages: Mud clearing not as good as other brands

...Why would you want a pair? Clip-in pedals originally developed for road bikes, have found their way onto cross country mountain bikes. A metal plate called a cleat is bolted to a specially adapted shoe. The cleat engages in a sprung loaded clip on the pedal, holding the foot in the most efficient position. You disengage the clip by rotating the shoe. They also enable you to pull on the up-stroke improving power, although the power benefits are relatively modest. The major advantage of clip-in pedals is that it enables you to perfect a smooth circular pedal stroke. Next time you're out on a flat piece of road/track, drop a gear, unclip one side and try pedalling with one leg. If you're anything like me when I tried this you'll get an amusing jerky pogo like action. Perfecting a circular rather than up and down motion... Read review

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Advantages: Individual trainng and programmes. Small and friendly gym
Disadvantages: None, I love it!

...find ready for D-day! When you go for your induction here you are asked to fill in a questionnaire then one of the instructors will check your blood pressure, and ask if you have any medical problems that might affect your fitness programme. You are also given the option of having a body fat test. I declined on that one! I don’t need a huge pair of pliers measuring my body fat content, I am more than well aware of that, thank you!! You are then set up on each piece of fitness equipment with the instructor close at hand should you encounter any difficulties. Giving me a leg up on the bike wasn’t considered a difficulty so I had to struggle unaided! As the three of us all went because we wanted to lose weight and tone up we were all given the same type of programme. Another work colleague wants to bulk out a bit... Read review

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