With the absolutely glorious weather we’ve had of late, I’m seeing a rise in the number of cyclists I see out and about, most of whom have a general look of being lost and unsure. Many of them seem completely unaware of how to use the fantastic network of cycle routes […]
I’m at an unfortunate point just now where I am cycling through the stages of emotion after having a bike fall. I should point out, not the seriously dramatic and life-threatening type we see in The Tour, but just one of those winter skids that see the back wheel slide […]
For a lot of potential cycle commuters the issue of “ponging a bit of sweat” is what puts them off giving it a try and I must say I’ve been very lucky. The last few jobs I’ve had provided decent facilities for their cycling workforce, including showers. So I’ve always got showered […]
Most folks seem to have come back to work today after the winter break and I’m wondering how many of the shiny bikes in the rack belong to new cyclists who made a new year’s resolution to get fit, get healthy or lose weight? It can’t be the most fun part […]
I enjoyed a recent holiday down to the Cotswolds full of intentions of cycling as a way to see local towns and villages. Unfortunately I didn’t get the chance to go cycling myself, but on a day trip out to Oxford I did experience a whole new cycling culture that […]
I’ve been commuting by bike for a very long time now. Long enough that it’s become the norm and that even torrential rain doesn’t stop me. It’s just my first and preferred method of travel to and from work. Last week however my wife Kate joined the ranks of cycle commuter […]
I’ve been enjoying having my cycle buddy back over the last month. Kate now meets me most nights when I’m on my way home from work and we cycle home together. This does mean though that she’s now had her first puncture – BOO! And from that I learned a […]
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