Author Archives: doug

Coast to Coast group ride

Posted on 24 June, 2014 by doug

“Let’s break some speed limits” I can tell you Jeremy’s motivational words about breaking speed limits came after about 20 miles.  Yes, 20 miles and this was not brilliant timing, I thought.  It came when I was flagging on the … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast checklist

Posted on 24 June, 2014 by doug

Now I’m down to the last few days before the Coast to Coast its time to think about a checklist in getting all my bits and pieces together. Bike Needs a good clean, the Thorn Audax is normally a bit … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast pacing

Posted on 14 June, 2014 by doug

I sent to tweet out about this aid to Coast to Coast pacing which caused a bit of discussion so for the benefit of my cycling pals (and other readers) here’s a little more detail. Thanks first of all go … Continue reading →

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Cycling shorts, MAMILS and so on….

Posted on 13 June, 2014 by doug

Cycling shorts and why I think we are all wrong….. Cycling shorts and especially the MAMIL variety are always a bit of a tricky area.  Jokes and general alarm are abound concerning fat middle aged men, who should know better, … Continue reading →

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A long training ride

Posted on 11 June, 2014 by doug

Last week I had a fantastic long training ride, counting as a Great Ride and all the way from Dunstable in Central Bedfordshire to Weston-Super-Mare in North Somerset. Ride in Numbers: Distance: 137 miles Moving time: 9 hours, 02 minutes … Continue reading →

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Cycling with a cold :o(

Posted on 3 June, 2014 by doug

Can you believe it, it’s now June and I’ve got a cold?  In fact it’s been bugging me for a little over a week now.  This is not good news. It started with my youngest daughter picking some cold virus … Continue reading →

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Turning right at crossroad A505 to A5

Posted on 31 May, 2014 by doug

This is about turning right at crossroads, particularly from the A505 West Street (viewed from camera) into the A5 High Street South (right in photo).  This might seem to be a straight forward thing, even on a bicycle but I … Continue reading →

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Kevin, RAF veteran, cyclist

Posted on 26 May, 2014 by doug

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin, an RAF veteran, a cyclist and who is also a “gentleman of the road”, so to speak.  This occurred while my family attended the Big Church Day Out at Wiston Park, Steyning … Continue reading →

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Coast to Coast getting close!

Posted on 24 May, 2014 by doug

Incredible, scary, daunting and exciting to think the Coast to Coast in a Day is getting so close.  Here’s an update of where I’m at and I’m doing this as a kind of selfie pep-talk, helping to work out what … Continue reading →

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Halfords in trouble? Support your Local Bike Shop

Posted on 24 May, 2014 by doug

Halfords in trouble?  Why not support you Local Bike Shop (LBS)?  There is yet another reason to support your Local Bike Shop (LBS) in the light of Halfords finding themselves in a spot of controversy…. Halfords have always had difficulty … Continue reading →

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Grab some discounts on dhb

Posted on 23 May, 2014 by doug

 For sometime now I have quite liked dhb cycle clothing as it combines good quality and design with value for money.  Their range stocked by Wiggle has grown to become one of the widest around anywhere. You can read more … Continue reading →

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Quick review – Whyte Suffolk

Posted on 23 May, 2014 by doug

Here’s a quick real-life review of the Whyte Suffolk, 2014 model, as owned by cycling friend Barry who has a naturally brisk pace.  It is a decent, mid-priced bicycle that could be described as an all-rounder, a practical, sensible machine. … Continue reading →

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Luton Dunstable Busway Wish List

Posted on 19 May, 2014 by doug

The Luton Dunstable Busway with its cycle track has now settled down and the surface has improved.  I see it as a really positive feature of our town and it certainly brings alternative transport options.  However, it’s not perfect and … Continue reading →

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Why I’m teetotal

Posted on 18 May, 2014 by doug

Please bear with me in a brief departure from the usual running and cycling posts.  A few years ago I posted the article below on one of my other blogs and it’s something I feel strongly about. It is related to … Continue reading →

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