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This was my very first opportunity of visiting the velodrome and it was pretty exciting, definitely worth a blog post. It was my friend Steve who had spotted the opportunity a few months ago, so all was set for us … Continue reading
This is why it is important to keep up with old friends and why this is so important. Every year we always exchange Christmas cards complete with a few words of “hope you’re keeping well, must catch up with each … Continue reading
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Recently we went over to Norfolk for the day as my youngest daughter was in a Kayak K2 race (and they won!). Before we came home we paid a visit to Toni, a family friend. It was there I … Continue reading
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This is my friend Geoff and this post is all about the importance of saying thank you. We have known each other since the last century when I lived in Hereford and I recently paid him, his wife Lorraine and … Continue reading
These days I don’t mind a trip to the Dentist at all, especially when I go for a check-up and get told everything is fine. That’s always a relief as I feel I have been getting my comeuppance for having … Continue reading
Take any group of people and chances are you’ll get a good cross section of personalities. This is certainly the case with all sorts at the gym. As I’ve put my membership on hold for the next three (summer) months, … Continue reading
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I’ve been on the radio again! This time I was the guest of Nana Akua and her excellent BBC 3CR Health Show which is broadcast at 1:00 – 2:00pm on Sundays. The topic this time was all about managing … Continue reading
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This is a really heartening story and picked up by the BBC in Berkshire. A young man called Alex had spent a year or so saving enough money to buy himself a new bike for £700. Unfortunately it was stolen … Continue reading
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You might have heard of Dr Bike, or even have a Dr Bike leaflet thrust into your hand as I did a while back. I think that must have been somewhere on the local Busway when Dr Bike’s assistants were … Continue reading
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Bumper stickers – cool or naff? I sometimes see this car in our neighbourhood and it’s quite eye catching with these bumper stickers. Often I wonder who’s car it could be, what is he or she like? I guess … Continue reading
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Well it’s not often Halfords get much praise from the dedicated cycling community, so here’s an exception. Banjo Nick recently reported that his rear bicycle wheel had three broken spokes (hardly surprising with all that weight) and he was near … Continue reading
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Still on the quest to find the perfect decaf coffee, it was great to receive some samples from the very nice Decadent Decaf Coffee Company. In reviewing Decadent Decaf Coffee Company I decided to enlist the help of a couple … Continue reading
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This morning was absolutely amazing on the Grand Union Canal’s towpath. It included meeting Banjo Nick Rambles in lovely conversation while I got my breath back. Banjo Nick was already taking a breather at Slapton Lock, not far from Leighton … Continue reading
A few days ago I had a meeting with someone through work. To cut a long story short, we met at the Forest Centre, Marston Mortaine in Bedfordshire. Lovely place. After we’d finished our discussions, I headed off to the … Continue reading
Cyclists at sunrise Barcelona
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