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Bloody show off! On the Halfbike

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The latest time for me being accused of being a bloody show off – again – was while I was taking the Halfbike for a spin. Although I was only wizzing around our local neighbourhood for a bit of daily … Continue reading

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Halfbike is going well

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After a slightly hesitant start, I am pleased to report that my fun on the Halfbike is going well.  I have used it quite a few times locally and have been a tad more adventurous in going a little further. … Continue reading

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Halfbike first impressions

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One of the joys of blogging is having contact from people, often from all around the world. Having blogged about the Halfbike back in 2015, I was delighted when the manufacturers recently got in touch with me, asking if I … Continue reading

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Garden shed gym update

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Thought I’d record a little garden shed gym update as I’ve had a few sessions there now.  I’m not sure what the spiders make of this new intrusion into their environment. Others in the neighbourhood may have noticed as well; … Continue reading

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My Garden gym shed

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This little garden gym shed idea has been brewing for a while now and with the New Year, it seems a great time to step forward with it.  My DIY shed is now 2 or 3 years old and a … Continue reading

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Second ride in 2019 – looking ahead

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Today I had my second ride in 2019 – looking ahead.  I think I’d better explain the title before I ramble on too far.  When I run and, to a certain extent cycle, I often get some really good ideas. … Continue reading

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First proper ride in 8 months!

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 Earlier this week, on New Year’s Day, I had an almost magical bike ride with Becky who is my eldest daughter. This was the first proper bike ride in 8 months!  A couple of days ago I had a slightly … Continue reading

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My review of 2018

Here’s hoping it’s not too late to post my review 2018, there’s no denying it has been an extraordinary year with many unexpected events and blessings. Alas it has been a year almost devoid of cycling.  As I’m always looking … Continue reading

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Visiting the velodrome

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This was my very first opportunity of visiting the velodrome and it was pretty exciting, definitely worth a blog post.  It was my friend Steve who had spotted the opportunity a few months ago, so all was set for us … Continue reading

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Trying a recumbent

I am writing this post as a bit of a plea – I would love to have a go at trying a recumbent bike.  If there is anyone who has one and would be willing to lend it to me, … Continue reading

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How am I meant to feel at 56?

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How am I meant to feel at 56?  Being 56 years old is a curious thing and I’m still trying to work out what it means.  In fact I’m nearer to 57 than 56, so perhaps I ought to figure … Continue reading

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Update on quite a few things

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It is remiss of me to go so long without blogging here but as you’ll read below, quite a lot has been happening in life, so here’s an update on quite a few things…. Health On 23 April I took … Continue reading

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5 hours to go

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Just logged onto my other blog and clocked the count down widget is showing just 5 hours to go.  This is 5 hours until tomorrow, 26 July, which is my last day at work and the start of retirement.  As … Continue reading

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Luton Dunstable Busway update 1

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Now the Luton Dunstable Busway is almost 5 years old, I thought an update was due from the cycle track perspective.  Generally it has matured very nicely and I enjoy it, most of all many, many people benefit significantly in … Continue reading

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