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Review – Cherry Active drink

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One of the nice things from occasionally being approached and asked to review a product is that I personally get the chance of sampling something that is new to me – and which I would genuinely be interested in buying … Continue reading

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The Hub – Redbourn, Hertfordshire

Please note – this is not the website for The Hub cycle cafe in Redbourn. If you’re trying to make contact with this wonderful place, please follow this link – click here Go into any “normal” bike shop and you … Continue reading

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Review – Tacx Blue Matic turbo trainer

The advantage of having a turbo trainer is to continue cycling when outdoor conditions make this difficult.  They allow you to stay indoors and simulate going for a bike ride without any risk of getting wet, frost bite, punctures, lost, … Continue reading

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Review – Bontrager RXL Thermal gloves

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  I got these a little while ago as I really did need some winter gloves.  At £39.99 they’re not cheap and I was a little disappointed but there has been a partial remedy but I still need some better … Continue reading

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The Bicycle Book by Bella Bathurst

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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Ammaco folding bicycle review

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Here’s a little unexpected review.  I wouldn’t normally find myself riding this kind of bike but as we were staying in Spain, courtesy of some friends and this was in their apartment, I couldn’t resist a quick spin. What is … Continue reading

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Review – Wholebake flapjacks

Back in September I bought a little supply of these flapjacks with high hopes for a brilliant find.  Below is our view but first of all a little introduction concerning Wholebake. The company Wholebake was founded in 1984 by Stephen … Continue reading

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Cateye TL-LD100 review

  I bought one of these lights three years ago and was so pleased, I got another for my second bike.  Overall I am impressed with it. Description There are two rows of LED lights on this good quality rear … Continue reading

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Shimano A520 pedals – review

These pedals have: been pedalled thousands of miles clipped in and of umpteen times allow my foot to unexpectedly spring out a few times caused me to fall off only once and because of that, I think they are fine. … Continue reading

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Long term Review – Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard tyre

I’ve run these tyres on my Thorn Audax for well over 3000 miles and time to share a few thoughts about them. During this time they have grown on me and I’m fairly positive about them.  There is perhaps, there’s … Continue reading

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Review – Shimano BR6403 brake pads

I needed to replace some brake pads pretty quickly and so for simplicity I got a pair of these pads from Evans.  That was a few hundred miles ago and I’ve had a good chance to try them out in … Continue reading

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Review – Knog Frog 1 LED front light

This is not your average frog.  This one is battery powered, straps easily to your handlebars and get’s on with beaming its little ray of light out into the world.   Sounds cute, doesn’t it?  It is available in a few … Continue reading

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Review – Raleigh Outback SPD type pedal

My daughter has treated herself to a pair of these pedals for her Birthday Bike Project.  She went into our LBS and selected a pair of shoes, having tried on every conceivable pair (at least twice), walked around in them, … Continue reading

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Meridian Peanut Butter

I have long memories of enjoying peanut butter, right from getting home from school feeling as if I’d not eaten for a week, absolutely starving and making myself a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich. Yes, mayonnaise with peanut butter: more about that … Continue reading

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