Monthly Archives: May 2016

Latest pondering

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Although I’m happily married, I do enjoy my own company at times. I have found my latest pondering time has included cycling while spending some time on my own.  To summarise: The value of turning a heap of junk into a … Continue reading

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Cycling in East Africa – hotel risqué

In Arusha I thought I would stay for a day or so before moving on.  This turned out to be a slightly ‘hotel risqué’ time for me.  It was also a time in which I was almost taken advantage of … Continue reading

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Cycling in East Africa – to Arusha

As this leg of cycling in East Africa – to Arusha – was a manageable distance of 60 odd miles, there didn’t seem to be any rush and just as well given the road conditions.  The landscape was lovely with … Continue reading

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Cycling in East Africa – into Tanzania

Further cycling in East Africa and into Tanzania turned out to be quite an unexpected rigmarole.  The Kenyan Police at Namanga had showed much concern and hospitality for me, what with helping me change money at a favourable rate and … Continue reading

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Guest blog: A-T Society

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Thank you Doug for inviting us to write a guest article for your blog! We’re a small national charity based in Harpenden, just down the road from Doug.  We help children who have been diagnosed with a disabling, terminal genetic … Continue reading

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Cycling at Paddington station

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Just a quick post about cycling at Paddington station as I pass through. First impressions are cyclists must surely be welcome when you clock the ample space for parking. Security advice signs together with sturdy barriers to lock your bike … Continue reading

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Cycling in East Africa – Kajiado to Namanga

Cycling in East Africa – Kajiado to Namanga Okay it’s now back to cycling in East Africa – Kajiado to Namanga.  This is also a stage of my tour I remember pretty well, all the way from 1984. It started … Continue reading

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Common Wheel

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Earlier in the week I had the opportunity to hear a little bit of Radio 4’s All in the Mind programme.  They were featuring the Common Wheel as a finalist in the All In The Mind awards.  It was fascinating … Continue reading

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