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Student cycling in Exeter

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Here’s my daughter in the really nice Bikeshed in Exeter, taken last weekend when I paid a visit with my mother.  Amongst other things on the visit I transported her mountain bike for use there in Exeter. We popped in … Continue reading

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Lands’ End performance clothing

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In our house we have been fans of Lands’ End clothing since the late twentieth century.  We generally buy polo shirts, formal shirts and jeans from Lands’ End as they are brilliant quality, fair prices and unbeatable customer service.  They … Continue reading

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Electric bikes in Exeter

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My eldest daughter, Becky, has just started at Exeter University.  Naturally she wants to have a bike there to make the most of free, easy transport.  Just as well really, what with the state of student finances these days; she’s … Continue reading

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Chicksands Bike Park

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I came across Chicksands Bike Park a couple of weeks ago while I was having a run after work and thought it was worth a blog post. It is in a woodland area and although I’ve only seen it in … Continue reading

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The Executive Bike Shed?

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I wonder if these are the Council’s executive bike sheds and I’m very intrigued. Who uses the executive bike sheds? How can I get one? Intrigue, intrigue! I enjoy hot desking at my local Council office in Dunstable, instead of … Continue reading

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Which course?

I am looking for suggestions about which course I could do.  Yep, which course?  I’ll explain later why I am wanting to do some kind of “course” but I’m just not sure and could do with a bit of inspiration. … Continue reading

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Another Bike Shaped Object?

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When a friend of mine popped around with his girlfriend’s bike which needed some TLC, I ought to have been wary when I saw the labels ‘Professional’ and ‘Cycle King’ on the same machine.  Is this someone’s pride and joy? … Continue reading

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The disgrace of Sports Direct

Like many other people I was disgusted at the latest news about Sports Direct.  The latest disgrace of Sports Direct concerns, yet again, the dreadful way it treats its staff. The notoriety of Sports Direct and the dodgy Mike Ashley … Continue reading

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Getting a good nights’ sleep

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I recently posted an infographic from those nice people at Casper, all good stuff.  Following this, I thought I would post my own thoughts on getting a good nights’ sleep. Make sure you are sufficiently tired, physically and/or mentally. Don’t … Continue reading

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Being 54

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I have been 54 for a little while now and I’m starting to feel it.  Being 54 has a few ups and downs in my reckoning….. The Ups I have a certain contentment and sense of well being.  Even being … Continue reading

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Sleep tips for athletes

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I love sleeping.  Getting good sleep is so important and this ‘Sleep like a Champion’ infographic caught my eye.  While its about Sleep tips for athletes – it’s all so true for everyone! It normally takes me 20 seconds to … Continue reading

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The survival of Brooks

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The survival of Brooks is something I’m pleased to see and yet shouldn’t take for granted.  When I say Brooks, I refer to the makers of traditional leather saddles as the mainstay of the business. Starting in Victorian times, Brooks … Continue reading

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Dear Lifestyles@Flitwick

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Dear Lifestyles@Flitwick Thank you so much for sending me a nice, thoughtful postcard. I appreciate you thinking of me and missing me.  Fear not, I’m fine.  It is just that I’ve been so busy lately and I haven’t had much … Continue reading

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SPIN London 2016 another success

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SPIN London 2016 another success as the cycling festival welcomes over 10,000 to its 4th London edition. Spin – The Cycling Festival took place at The Old Truman Brewery, from 20 – 22 May 2016. The show welcomed over 10,000 … Continue reading

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