Monthly Archives: November 2011

Dee J Harmon

Posted on 27 November, 2011 by doug

I am really pleased to share something about Dee J Harmon, good friend and keen cyclist.  I’ve known Dee since the 1980s – first as a mechanic and then as a friend and a quaint bike shop in England was … 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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Tejvan Pettinger

Posted on 11 November, 2011 by doug

Tejvan – 2011 National Hill Climb Championship I know I am not alone in following the excellent Cycling Uphill blog by Tejvan Pettinger and have been for a while now.  When you reach the end of this post, take a look around … Continue reading →

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Montane featherlite marathon jacket review

Posted on 9 November, 2011 by doug

Here’s an early first few impressions of a jacket I recently bought.  To be honest I’m a little disappointed in the jacket and in myself for buying it.  I bought it on impulse: something I only very rarely do.  I … Continue reading →

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Autumn cycle ride in the Cotswolds

Posted on 2 November, 2011 by doug

I have been looking forward to today’s ride for several weeks; always nice to have something like this in my diary, an excellent anti-stress measure.  Meeting up in Burford with my good friend Wallie, in the middle of the Cotswold … Continue reading →

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Cycle Seven – a birthday blog

Posted on 1 November, 2011 by doug

Earlier this year I found the Cycle Seven blog: http://cycleseven.org/cycling-blog-birthday Today is their second birthday and please do visit their blog and have a look around.  They’ll take you on gentle ambles or maybe a more ambitious trek, plus showing … Continue reading →

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