Author Archives: doug

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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Dear Harry

Posted on 19 November, 2014 by doug

Dear Harry, Many thanks for giving your old bicycle to Hannah and myself.  We appreciated you thinking of us and we were certainly interested in a winter restoration project. Unfortunately things have not gone to plan.  As you know you … Continue reading →

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Why I hate my Garmin

Posted on 17 November, 2014 by doug

Yesterday my friend Wallie and I met for our regular Autumn bike ride in the Cotswolds; we’ve done this for several years now.  We quite often faff around with a map, which sometimes flaps in the wind and so this … Continue reading →

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Best touring bike, ever!

Posted on 13 November, 2014 by doug

This could be the best touring bike, ever.   Why?  Because it has been used for touring, real touring.  It fills my mind with good memories and I’m so pleased I took those steps and went touring on it, Technically, … Continue reading →

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Cycling is therapeutic?

Posted on 12 November, 2014 by doug

Is cycling therapeutic?  That’s a good question to ask and it largely depends on the kind of “therapy” being sought and will inevitably vary from person to person.  Yesterday I had a cycle ride, 26 miles, which I found to be … Continue reading →

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To turbo or not, that is the question

Posted on 8 November, 2014 by doug

Guest blog: below my friends Barry and Angela reflect on their experiences having borrowed my turbo trainer: With winter approaching the number of times we will be commuting to work will be tailing off, particularly for Angela, and the thoughts turned to … Continue reading →

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More Strava art (and she said…..?)

Posted on 2 November, 2014 by doug

Following on from a recent post about Strava Art, it seems there is much around and none nicer than this romantic piece of Strava art.  A few of my friends have pointed this kind of thing out to me recently … Continue reading →

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Quick review – Look Mum No Hands

Posted on 19 October, 2014 by doug

On my way to Look Mum No Hands I am due at a work event in London and beforehand have the opportunity to drop into Look Mum No Hands! for a coffee, cake and a quick review.  It is the … Continue reading →

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Quick review – Trek Modone 4.0

Posted on 15 October, 2014 by doug

Here’s a quick review of a Trek Madone 4.0 and aka “The Mad One”.  Proudly owned by my friend Robin who has kindly allowed me a couple of rides and I thought it would be helpful to pass on my … Continue reading →

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New Strava route: New Forest

Posted on 7 October, 2014 by doug

My friend Robin spotted this and I wondered if anyone can beat this for a fantastic Strava route?  Is it art?  Could be!  I wonder if anyone else has done anything like this? It is the design of cyclist David … Continue reading →

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Latest Busway debacle

Posted on 30 September, 2014 by doug

Here’s something about the latest Busway debacle, which seems a shame really as many people were happily acknowledging the first 12 months and the positive difference it has made.  What seems to have put a shadow over the many benefits … Continue reading →

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Here we go again….

Posted on 29 September, 2014 by doug

This could be a case of “here we go again”.  Yesterday my friend Jeremy and I were chatting outside our church and naturally we got around to cycling and sharing the joys of the 150 mile Coast to Coast with … Continue reading →

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