Category Archives: people

Luton CC Reliability 2014

Posted on 23 February, 2014 by doug

Four of us from the Coast to Coast bunch decided to enter the Luton CC Reliability 2014 Challenge.  It turned out to be not quite how I expected it to!  But first, here’s an outline of the event itself.  There … Continue reading →

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Fast cyclists are more attractive!

Posted on 12 February, 2014 by doug

According to research, women apparently find men who are fast cyclists more attractive!  A recent article by the Royal Society’s journal Biology Letters came up with this result about men who are physically fit – and we need to include … Continue reading →

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My Dentist is also a Cyclist!

Posted on 18 January, 2014 by doug

Just found out my very nice dentist is also a cyclist!  Knowing a little more of Mr LeRoux’s journey adds an extra dimension to visiting the dentist, even if it means a bit of a one-sided conversation.  This is how … Continue reading →

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Cycling uphill – sit down or stand on pedals?

Posted on 17 December, 2013 by doug

Coast to Coast team mate Phil and I went for a ride yesterday afternoon which included tackling Bison Hill twice.  This has led to a debate about standing up on the pedals or staying sitting down when cycling up a … Continue reading →

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Triathlon gear checklist

Posted on 7 December, 2013 by doug

A few days ago I went on some project management training at work.  Believe it or not, we got onto discussing a triathlon gear checklist!  One of my colleagues, Annie, used her forthcoming triathlon as a working example of a … Continue reading →

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London cyclists stage a “die-in”

Posted on 3 December, 2013 by doug

UK readers will no doubt be aware there have been a number of fatal cycling accidents on the streets of London lately.  These deaths have been widely reported and it seems various politicians, including London Mayor Boris Johnson, have found … Continue reading →

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Windrush Cotswolds Cycle Tours

Posted on 18 November, 2013 by doug

It’s always a pleasure to come across new cycle-based enterprises and this now includes Windrush Cotswold Cycle Tours.  I can tell you, I admire anyone who has the nerve to start their own business and the admiration doubles when it’s … Continue reading →

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“Why do cyclists shave their legs?”

Posted on 2 November, 2013 by doug

I love some of those coffee break conversations at work and one started the other day with a colleague asking “why do cyclists shave their legs?”.  This led to an interesting conversation with a number of theories and opinions on … Continue reading →

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Cycling up Bison Hill, Bedfordshire

Posted on 29 July, 2013 by doug

  Last time I tackled this hill was in the company of my friend Jeremy.  On that occasion he had no difficulty in leaving me behind as he stomped his way up Bison Hill, occasionally looking back to make sure … Continue reading →

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Christians, cycling and sport

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by doug

Last night I went to ‘homegroup’.  This is quite common in churches nowadays and it’s a mid week meeting arranged at someone’s home.  They’re normally fairly informal gatherings of people and there’s a load of these going on in our … Continue reading →

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Is being vegan healthy?

Posted on 28 January, 2013 by doug

Rachel, Annabelle and Steve Vegetarians and vegans are people who have plant based diets; they don’t eat animal meat.  Vegans go further by completely avoiding any animal products which includes wool, honey, eggs, milk etc.  So, is being a vegan … Continue reading →

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The Bicycle Book by Bella Bathurst

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by doug

Just read this book on our recent holiday.  Unexpectedly entertaining, insightful and just the thing while on a holiday and missing my own bicycle. Bella Bathurst takes a unique look at the world of cycling in this very readable book. … Continue reading →

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The Jon Snow cycle effect?

Posted on 17 October, 2012 by doug

We were intrigued, impressed and heartened to see evidence of so many cyclists at Channel 4’s building in Westminster, London.  Not that there were many at work last Sunday but plenty of bike locks hanging from the railings outside – … Continue reading →

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“Hills hurt, couches kill”

Posted on 15 August, 2012 by doug

“Hills hurt, couches kill” is a quote that caught my eye from the amazing 39 stone cyclist, Gary Brennan.  If you’re overweight, obese or even morbidly obese please do not give up.  Follow the link below which will take you … Continue reading →

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