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Reply from Luton Borough Council re Busway

Some readers might know I had written to Luton Borough Council asking about future developments of the Busway cycle path.  After a little delay I am pleased to get a response, which appears helpful. I had asked about the surface … Continue reading

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London cyclists stage a “die-in”

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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Huff, puff and two flat tyres

Following on from my previous post, where the day started with being on BBC Three Counties Radio and discussing cycling with Iain Lee, I was starting my commute to Stevenage when I acquired an unexpected companion.  It was still dark … Continue reading

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Hitting the Three Counties Radio airwaves, again

I have never dreamt of being on the radio and now its happened twice in about a month!  Once again those nice people in our local BBC Three Counties Radio station got in touch with me to comment on a … Continue reading

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Repairing punctures on the road

I have had two punctures in the last month while commuting.  Repairing punctures on the roadside is a necessary reality for every cyclist sooner or later and makes the difference between a 10 minute delay and being totally stranded.  I … Continue reading

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Cycling to work via Preston, Hertfordshire

Must tell you about the latest commute and cycling to work via Preston in Hertfordshire.  I am enjoying all those little country lanes, undulating hills and gentle Hertfordshire countryside.  Preston in Hertfordshire is a small village with a green, a … Continue reading

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Cycling to work via Whitwell, Herts

Must tell you about my ride to work on Monday, it poured with rain both ways but a great ride nevertheless.  Came back from work via Whitwell, in Herts. I even tweeted about it using my corporate account when I … Continue reading

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The Luton and Dunstable Busway

The much anticipated Luton and Dunstable Busway is nearly finished and ready for it’s official opening.  Here I road test the cycle track which runs alongside this new development which connects the two towns together with an efficient transport link. … Continue reading

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3 Exciting Ways to Stay Safe on Your Bike

If you don’t already cycle to work, the National Cycle to Work day could be a good time to start! The roads are open to cycle to work virgins on the 12th of September in a bid to reach the … Continue reading

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Stop Go blogging update

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  I am really sorry I have not been blogging at all in January but hopefully things are looking brighter now.  You see, I have had some technical problems which is really down to me being pretty useless with the … Continue reading

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Reasons to Cycle

You might remember I enjoyed writing a blog post on why I like running.  So on this dreary Saturday in, mid February, I thought I’d reflect on why cycling is so goooood….. Because it’s healthy Low impact exercise – kinder … Continue reading

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