Monthly Archives: December 2014

A unique Specialized Allez

Posted on 27 December, 2014 by doug

One of my blog readers, David Stevens, has kindly sent me this photo of his Specialized Allez 2014 model which he has adapted into a single speed version.  David has added a few details of this unique bicycle within a … Continue reading →

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Sunglasses at night

Posted on 17 December, 2014 by doug

Funny thing happened a while ago.  I was cycling along the Busway and I encountered another cyclist coming towards me.  Nothing unusual with this, except it was after sunset and he was wearing sunglasses at night!  Yes, sunglasses.  Seems a … Continue reading →

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How many people take prescription drugs in the UK?

Posted on 14 December, 2014 by doug

Apparently almost half the adults in my age group (45-54 years) take a prescription drug and unsurprisingly this grows as age increases.  For my age group it appears men and women are very similar and this makes fascinating reading in … Continue reading →

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Whyte Suffolk 2015 model mini review

Posted on 13 December, 2014 by doug

Recently one of my readers, Nori, asked me about the Whyte Suffolk 2015 model, so here’s some thoughts having tracked one down locally: at Pedalworks in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. First impressions are that it looks pretty similar to the 2014 model … Continue reading →

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I’m still here!

Posted on 7 December, 2014 by doug

I’m still here!  Okay so I haven’t blogged in a little while now and admittedly I’m feeling bad about this.  Plenty of things going on though. While I’m on the subject of blogging, the lack of posts might explain why … Continue reading →

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