Tom Portsmouth
@tomportsmouth.substack.com
Professional Athlete 🇬🇧
Wagner-Bazin WB 🇧🇪
Living in France 🇫🇷
Writing on Substack » https://tomportsmouth.substack.com
Old Georgian
Wagner-Bazin WB 🇧🇪
Living in France 🇫🇷
Writing on Substack » https://tomportsmouth.substack.com
Old Georgian
Why do the UCI track regulations deviate from the road cycling regulations in prohibiting the use of the on-bike computer on the rider's handlebars?
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Why do the UCI track regulations deviate from the road cycling regulations in prohibiting the use of the on-bike computer on the rider's handlebars?
Where's your attention? How long do you think you're looking at your bike computer for?
The clip is 2 seconds, where I'm looking down at the computer, but it feels like 10.
That's too long when hurtling along in a peloton of 150 riders.
Replace the bike computer; reduce distraction.
The clip is 2 seconds, where I'm looking down at the computer, but it feels like 10.
That's too long when hurtling along in a peloton of 150 riders.
Replace the bike computer; reduce distraction.
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Where's your attention? How long do you think you're looking at your bike computer for?
The clip is 2 seconds, where I'm looking down at the computer, but it feels like 10.
That's too long when hurtling along in a peloton of 150 riders.
Replace the bike computer; reduce distraction.
The clip is 2 seconds, where I'm looking down at the computer, but it feels like 10.
That's too long when hurtling along in a peloton of 150 riders.
Replace the bike computer; reduce distraction.
Over at Ben-Efit Bike Fit today in Orpington
Ping your fitting questions for them, if you have any.
Ping your fitting questions for them, if you have any.
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Over at Ben-Efit Bike Fit today in Orpington
Ping your fitting questions for them, if you have any.
Ping your fitting questions for them, if you have any.
Back to 🇨🇾 ↗ 2026
November 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Back to 🇨🇾 ↗ 2026
A few useful links from this post:
www.vpexcursions.ch
cerebralperformance.com
www.ben-efit.com
www.theagorahotel.com/lefkara-clas...
www.instagram.com/guidon_chale...
www.vpexcursions.ch
cerebralperformance.com
www.ben-efit.com
www.theagorahotel.com/lefkara-clas...
www.instagram.com/guidon_chale...
November 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A few useful links from this post:
www.vpexcursions.ch
cerebralperformance.com
www.ben-efit.com
www.theagorahotel.com/lefkara-clas...
www.instagram.com/guidon_chale...
www.vpexcursions.ch
cerebralperformance.com
www.ben-efit.com
www.theagorahotel.com/lefkara-clas...
www.instagram.com/guidon_chale...
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» data
» images
» breakaways
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
2025 in:
» data
» images
» breakaways
» data
» images
» breakaways
Tell me winter is coming without telling me winter is coming.
October 3, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Tell me winter is coming without telling me winter is coming.
After a successful Franco Belge last week, I'm off to my first World Tour race at the Renewi Tour starting tomorrow. Let's see what the week holds.
Images from Tim Staes (Cyclimage) on Instagram
Images from Tim Staes (Cyclimage) on Instagram
August 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
After a successful Franco Belge last week, I'm off to my first World Tour race at the Renewi Tour starting tomorrow. Let's see what the week holds.
Images from Tim Staes (Cyclimage) on Instagram
Images from Tim Staes (Cyclimage) on Instagram
Postcards from 🇬🇧 National Champs. Some race.
June 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Postcards from 🇬🇧 National Champs. Some race.
I'd have said that's on your end 🤔 where you watching from? In the meantime a little snippet for you
June 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I'd have said that's on your end 🤔 where you watching from? In the meantime a little snippet for you
Livestream for this evening's crit.
First 1h full I've done for a while, so let's have a blast doing it.
@jezcox.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TvE...
First 1h full I've done for a while, so let's have a blast doing it.
@jezcox.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TvE...
June 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Livestream for this evening's crit.
First 1h full I've done for a while, so let's have a blast doing it.
@jezcox.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TvE...
First 1h full I've done for a while, so let's have a blast doing it.
@jezcox.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TvE...
Another Queen Stage in the breakaway. This time at the Baloise Belgium Tour. It was hot and à bloc from the start.
June 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Another Queen Stage in the breakaway. This time at the Baloise Belgium Tour. It was hot and à bloc from the start.
Up next: Baloise Belgium Tour
A few places I recognise on there.
Kermesse racing is one of the best ways to understand the Geography of Belgium.
A few places I recognise on there.
Kermesse racing is one of the best ways to understand the Geography of Belgium.
June 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Up next: Baloise Belgium Tour
A few places I recognise on there.
Kermesse racing is one of the best ways to understand the Geography of Belgium.
A few places I recognise on there.
Kermesse racing is one of the best ways to understand the Geography of Belgium.
Our sponsors... Once seen they cannot be unseen. It's quite cool actually.
June 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Our sponsors... Once seen they cannot be unseen. It's quite cool actually.
After seeing "Dabbel" yesterday at Gullegem—pro kermesse koerses are different gravy...
It's time for a coffee and recovery ride today.
The Dabbel is the new edition to Spiuk's sunglasses range 😎
It's time for a coffee and recovery ride today.
The Dabbel is the new edition to Spiuk's sunglasses range 😎
June 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
After seeing "Dabbel" yesterday at Gullegem—pro kermesse koerses are different gravy...
It's time for a coffee and recovery ride today.
The Dabbel is the new edition to Spiuk's sunglasses range 😎
It's time for a coffee and recovery ride today.
The Dabbel is the new edition to Spiuk's sunglasses range 😎
Auction finishing on Thursday evening for this beauty of a Pinarello F10 Disc!
In an age of proprietary, this bike gives the ability to adjust to your hearts content, whilst not limiting your wheel choice.
Have a look through the link below. 👇🏻
ebay.us/m/gTVtmc
In an age of proprietary, this bike gives the ability to adjust to your hearts content, whilst not limiting your wheel choice.
Have a look through the link below. 👇🏻
ebay.us/m/gTVtmc
May 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Auction finishing on Thursday evening for this beauty of a Pinarello F10 Disc!
In an age of proprietary, this bike gives the ability to adjust to your hearts content, whilst not limiting your wheel choice.
Have a look through the link below. 👇🏻
ebay.us/m/gTVtmc
In an age of proprietary, this bike gives the ability to adjust to your hearts content, whilst not limiting your wheel choice.
Have a look through the link below. 👇🏻
ebay.us/m/gTVtmc
I wonder, do you fancy wearing our colourful and standout jersey, or helmets too?
They're certainly a great way to be seen and safe on the road, or turn heads as you roll up to the café on your Sunday Club Run.
Head over to the shop, to put in your order! 👇🏻
www.materiel-velo.com/recherche?s=...
They're certainly a great way to be seen and safe on the road, or turn heads as you roll up to the café on your Sunday Club Run.
Head over to the shop, to put in your order! 👇🏻
www.materiel-velo.com/recherche?s=...
May 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I wonder, do you fancy wearing our colourful and standout jersey, or helmets too?
They're certainly a great way to be seen and safe on the road, or turn heads as you roll up to the café on your Sunday Club Run.
Head over to the shop, to put in your order! 👇🏻
www.materiel-velo.com/recherche?s=...
They're certainly a great way to be seen and safe on the road, or turn heads as you roll up to the café on your Sunday Club Run.
Head over to the shop, to put in your order! 👇🏻
www.materiel-velo.com/recherche?s=...
It’s a big race to have on the books, and I’m excited for what perspective it will produce for the upcoming races. Cause one thing is for sure, I’ll get up and do it all again tomorrow
More to come, as I piece together this puzzle of the next step.
On y va
📷 Marie Van Ingelgem / Louis Cornoux
More to come, as I piece together this puzzle of the next step.
On y va
📷 Marie Van Ingelgem / Louis Cornoux
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
It’s a big race to have on the books, and I’m excited for what perspective it will produce for the upcoming races. Cause one thing is for sure, I’ll get up and do it all again tomorrow
More to come, as I piece together this puzzle of the next step.
On y va
📷 Marie Van Ingelgem / Louis Cornoux
More to come, as I piece together this puzzle of the next step.
On y va
📷 Marie Van Ingelgem / Louis Cornoux
It inspired me that I could be part of the show that day. C'est dommage that I missed out on the KOM jersey, but to finish 3rd in that competition is certainly a lesson for the books.
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
It inspired me that I could be part of the show that day. C'est dommage that I missed out on the KOM jersey, but to finish 3rd in that competition is certainly a lesson for the books.
I’m especially proud that I turned all the feelings of excitement and nerves into a breakaway on the queen stage of the race. My brain jumped to something Magnus Backstedt said at the Tour du Doubs a few weeks ago, with Jez Cox on the comms.
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I’m especially proud that I turned all the feelings of excitement and nerves into a breakaway on the queen stage of the race. My brain jumped to something Magnus Backstedt said at the Tour du Doubs a few weeks ago, with Jez Cox on the comms.
Thankfully, the training with Dr. Scott Frey came good, as my brain felt like mush—similar to how I might feel after one of our strenuous training sessions.
My focus was dialled on the factors which needed the most attention: the road, and my recovery. Sleep, writing and reading became a priority.
My focus was dialled on the factors which needed the most attention: the road, and my recovery. Sleep, writing and reading became a priority.
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Thankfully, the training with Dr. Scott Frey came good, as my brain felt like mush—similar to how I might feel after one of our strenuous training sessions.
My focus was dialled on the factors which needed the most attention: the road, and my recovery. Sleep, writing and reading became a priority.
My focus was dialled on the factors which needed the most attention: the road, and my recovery. Sleep, writing and reading became a priority.
Creating a plan to overcome the challenges I faced in a race of this level.
The peloton was tighter than ever, and the speed felt like the jump hyperspace. Yet through my vigilant approach, I kept finding myself in a very good position at a very good time.
The peloton was tighter than ever, and the speed felt like the jump hyperspace. Yet through my vigilant approach, I kept finding myself in a very good position at a very good time.
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Creating a plan to overcome the challenges I faced in a race of this level.
The peloton was tighter than ever, and the speed felt like the jump hyperspace. Yet through my vigilant approach, I kept finding myself in a very good position at a very good time.
The peloton was tighter than ever, and the speed felt like the jump hyperspace. Yet through my vigilant approach, I kept finding myself in a very good position at a very good time.
"It’s just another race." As I tried to temper my nerves, I thought about all the reasons why that might be the case. Yet this level, my first dot PRO race, was unlike anything I’d experienced before.
May 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
"It’s just another race." As I tried to temper my nerves, I thought about all the reasons why that might be the case. Yet this level, my first dot PRO race, was unlike anything I’d experienced before.
