Category Archives: Thorn Audax

Here we go again….

Posted on 29 September, 2014 by doug

This could be a case of “here we go again”.  Yesterday my friend Jeremy and I were chatting outside our church and naturally we got around to cycling and sharing the joys of the 150 mile Coast to Coast with … Continue reading →

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My Coast to Coast in a Day!

Posted on 3 July, 2014 by doug

It was back in October 2013 when I quickly grabbed a place on the Coast to Coast in a Day along with some of my local friends.  Since then each one of us has clocked up thousands of miles in … Continue reading →

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Installing Shimano Tiagra shifters

Posted on 4 January, 2014 by doug

Many thanks to my friend Dee who has come to the rescue with some Shimano Tiagra STI shifters.  He had spotted me saying (in my recent 5,000 mile review) that I wish I had some.   This post is all … Continue reading →

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Thorn Audax Mk3 5000 mile review

Posted on 13 December, 2013 by doug

Earlier this year I clocked up 5000 miles on the Thorn Audax and that’s time to review my investment in cycling. In brief, the Thorn Audax is a fairly traditional steel frame bicycle, aimed at cyclists who are looking to … Continue reading →

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2nd Saturday cycle ride rule

Posted on 20 October, 2013 by doug

2nd Saturday cycle ride rule: when dealing with a flat tyre, always have a supply of nakd wholefoods gluten free handy This is about the next nakd (handle) bar and another puncture.  It is just as well I am not … 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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This evening’s rainy bike ride

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by doug

I haven’t cycled much lately, what with one thing and other.  In seeking a bit of inspiration I watched the Tour de France highlights on TV this evening (first time for many, many years) and couldn’t resist going for a … Continue reading →

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Keeping my bike clean?

Posted on 29 May, 2012 by doug

When I got the Thorn Audax in January last year, I felt like an excited school boy with a new shiny racer.  It’s always nice to have a beautifully maintained and lubricated bike but I became very self-conscious in the … Continue reading →

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World’s best saddle bag?

Posted on 13 April, 2012 by doug

It is all very well for cyclist and blogger Tejvan Pettinger in his truly excellent Cycling Info blog to talk about buying the largest saddle bag you can, he has neglected the above Carradice saddle bags, still made in the UK (thankfully). … Continue reading →

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STI levers verses Bar End shifters

Posted on 9 December, 2011 by doug

It was almost a year ago when I took the plunge and bought my Thorn Audax.  I agonised over some of the details far too much; in fact we bought our last car with much less thought or research!  Amongst … Continue reading →

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First 2000 miles on Thorn Audax

Posted on 20 November, 2011 by doug

In marking this milestone, I could talk about the frame and the components but instead I thought I’d reflect on some figures lying behind the 2000 miles.  Before I do so, I’m disappointed in myself that I have only covered … Continue reading →

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Cycling over Kirkstone Pass

Posted on 26 August, 2011 by doug

Looking north, towards Ullswater For some time I had been looking forward to a really nice long bike ride while we were in Cumbria last week and I was not disappointed. As luck would have it, with my family I … Continue reading →

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Thorn Audax Mk3 – my first 1,000 miles

Posted on 4 June, 2011 by doug

Disclaimer Please be mindful that I bought just the frameset from Thorn Cycles / SJS Cycles and had it built up at a Local Bike Shop (LBS).  The LBS used some components that may differ from the complete bikes supplied … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Cotswolds

Posted on 27 May, 2011 by doug

Yesterday my friend Wallie and I had another great ride in the Cotswold Hills.  For us it’s a brilliant place to meet up (equidistant from our homes). Any rumours about us being like a pair of grumpy old men is … Continue reading →

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