Author Archives: doug

Review – dhb Performance Triathlon kit

Posted on 10 May, 2015 by doug

This nice bit of kit is a sample from the new dhb Performance Tri range and if you’re a general sporty type, this is worth clocking.  dhb has been building up a good range of decent cycle clothing over recent … Continue reading →

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Spin London

Posted on 9 May, 2015 by doug

Dingy, dank and dark: a promising description for a cycle show?  Wrong? Right? Yes! The Spin London Urban Cycle Show’s 2015 venue was the old Sorting Office in Holborn and they kindly sent me a press invite (thanks guys!).  The … Continue reading →

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Review – dhb ASV Professional Bib Shorts

Posted on 8 May, 2015 by doug

Ever wondered whether upmarket cycle clothing is a rip off or actually worth spending the extra on?  Ever wondered what’s the point of having those bib shorts, with the straps that go up and over your shoulders?  Well here’s an … Continue reading →

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Installing Shimano Ultegra shifters

Posted on 29 April, 2015 by doug

At the kayaking club, I remember Beth saying before she was putting a bike together for a triathlon in the pipeline.  This is the kind of thing some kayakers do.  Excellent stuff and I have blogged before about kayakers having … Continue reading →

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Review – Olixar universal bike phone mount

Posted on 24 April, 2015 by doug

I toyed with getting one of these a while back but I wasn’t convinced it would hold my iPhone securely enough.  So getting the chance to test out and review a sample seemed a good (but cautious) step to take. … Continue reading →

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Runners & cyclists – are we rude?

Posted on 21 April, 2015 by doug

This is a slightly refreshed article from four years ago: now the nice weather has finally arrived and more cyclists and runners are hitting the roads, I find this question has risen again: runners and cyclists, are we rude? Whenever … Continue reading →

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How many bikes are sold in the UK?

Posted on 20 April, 2015 by doug

How many bikes are sold in the UK each year?  More than cars?  Less than cars? The graph shows the number of bikes sold, year by year, and I find this astonishing and delighted to see this is higher than … Continue reading →

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Cyclists are nice people

Posted on 19 April, 2015 by doug

My good friend Jon is a fantastic person to run with. We have enjoyed each other’s company on the handful of runs that we have done with each other.  We seem to agree on just about everything.  Everything, that is, … Continue reading →

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Review – dhb Flashlight Compact-XT jacket

Posted on 28 March, 2015 by doug

Next up in my dhb reviews is this nifty cycling jacket courtesy of those nice folk at Wiggle.  This is the kind of jacket I think every cyclist needs to have, no matter whether you’re a short distance commuter riding … Continue reading →

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Planet X journey

Posted on 25 March, 2015 by doug

It is lovely to hear from fellow cyclists and to sometimes learn a little more about their own personal journey in life.  This is Dave’s new Planet X bike and one that he’s rightly proud of and as I’ve learnt … Continue reading →

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Coroner’s Court and a taste of old fashioned yoghurt

Posted on 22 March, 2015 by doug

This post has potential for being a bit weird and disjointed but please bear with me.  I have recently completed my stint as a good, consciencous citizen in serving as a jury member on two recent cases. In the UK … Continue reading →

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Review – dhb Professional Long Sleeve Jersey

Posted on 18 March, 2015 by doug

If you are an Aldi cycle clothing fan you might wonder what on earth goes into making this dhb jersey so pricey at £64.99.  Then again, when you clock the whole range of cycle jerseys on offer these days, you … Continue reading →

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Brainy bike lights

Posted on 1 March, 2015 by doug

Another interesting product I liked at the London Bike Show were the Brainy Bike Lights and I think they’re an interesting and novel approach to cycle lights. The idea is pretty simple as a way of solving the problem of … Continue reading →

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Personalised number plates UK?

Posted on 23 February, 2015 by doug

Very sorry everyone, I am NOT into personalised number plates but this one did catch my eye.  I was daydreaming in a traffic jam while driving to work a couple of weeks ago. I figured BL07 could almost be BL06 … Continue reading →

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