Tag Archives: attitudes

Because it was there

Posted on 16 July, 2014 by doug

  It’s simply because it was there.  Could this be the best reason for going for a bike ride?  Let me explain…. On Monday I had a day’s annual leave from work.  I was at home and working through a … Continue reading →

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Retrospective Coast to Coast thoughts

Posted on 7 July, 2014 by doug

Here’s a few things running through my mind right now: My friend Paul gave me a little reward for completing the C2C, as you can see above.  He was planning to enter the event but alas there was the need … Continue reading →

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Cycling shorts, MAMILS and so on….

Posted on 13 June, 2014 by doug

Cycling shorts and why I think we are all wrong….. Cycling shorts and especially the MAMIL variety are always a bit of a tricky area.  Jokes and general alarm are abound concerning fat middle aged men, who should know better, … Continue reading →

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Why I’m teetotal

Posted on 18 May, 2014 by doug

Please bear with me in a brief departure from the usual running and cycling posts.  A few years ago I posted the article below on one of my other blogs and it’s something I feel strongly about. It is related to … Continue reading →

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I have to remind myself….

Posted on 11 May, 2014 by doug

I have to remind myself that every run or cycle ride is of benefit, whether it is enjoyable or not.  Not every cycle ride can be a “great ride” and be memorable for glorious whether, fantastic downhill blasts and a … Continue reading →

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Slobusfaticus, now on a bike?

Posted on 7 May, 2014 by doug

I recently came across a possible new breed of cyclist, though I’m sure readers will correct me if I am behind the times.  I have blogged about Slobusfacticus sometime before but that was a few years back when I was a … Continue reading →

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Aldi 2014 cycle clothing

Posted on 29 April, 2014 by doug

  I was hoping to bring you a review of Aldi’s 2014 spring range of cycle clothing but this is looking less unlikely now.  Following last year’s genuinely positive review, the plan was that they’d send some samples but alas … Continue reading →

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Has the top of Bison Hill moved?

Posted on 21 April, 2014 by doug

Recently I had two bike rides, one before breakfast and a longer one in the afternoon.  Fab.  Both were fab in fact.  Fab for different reasons.  I just want to reflect on some of the highs and lows of my … Continue reading →

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Luton Dunstable Busway: latest thoughts

Posted on 4 April, 2014 by doug

Bus mirror warning? My friend Jeremy recently said his head had a close shave.  Now he’s a close-cropped chap at the best of times but he was referring to the rear view mirrors on the buses passing him so quickly … Continue reading →

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The Bishop’s Blog

Posted on 30 March, 2014 by doug

Sometimes I think I ought to be contributing more to the blogging community, so with this in mind I thought it’s worth giving Bishop Edward Condry and his Car Free Lent blog a mention.  It’s a nice gentle read, giving … Continue reading →

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Beware of Bike Shaped Objects

Posted on 8 March, 2014 by doug

Newcomers to cycling need to beware of Bike Shaped Objects, BSO for short.  I’m not saying not to buy one, but just take care to make sure it’s in good order before you start to use it.  Make sure you … Continue reading →

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The best thing about cycling

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by doug

Never be in doubt there is a real buzz going on about cycling these days.  It’s gaining in popularity at all levels, right from people dusting off their shopping bike and gearing up for cycling no further than the local … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast chit chat

Posted on 24 February, 2014 by doug

Recently our friends Barry and Angela came around for a bite to eat and a chit chat which before long got round to the Coast to Coast.  We actually have quite a few things in common and one of them … Continue reading →

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Easy way to quit smoking

Posted on 15 February, 2014 by doug

Below is the text from one of my old blogs.  Probably didn’t get the right exposure in view of messed up SEO but it did attract quite a few comments.  I am re-posting this text as the issue of smoking … Continue reading →

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